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Let our experts install the heating oil tank at your house to ensure optimum performance and safe operations of your home heating system. Call us at 0121 308 6938 to book our services.
Installing a heating oil tank is one cost-effective method of reducing energy bills and keeping your property warm. However, the installation of a heating oil tank needs to comply with government regulations, considering the potential risks of environmental and fire hazards.
Therefore, hiring specialists for tank installation is recommended to fulfil the OFTEC oil tank regulations. The professional installers also provide confident solutions to fulfil your property’s heating requirements by suggesting the suitable type and size of the tank.
Network Environmental UK an OFTEC-registered company provides commercial and domestic heating oil tank installation services across the UK. Having years of experience, our licenced and certified specialists deliver authorised results for nationwide residential and commercial clients. From conducting site surveys to selecting a suitable tank type, our experts provide detailed information and comprehensive guidance at each step.
The OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) health and safety regulations specify the guidelines concerning the domestic oil tank installation and position, which should be at least a certain distance away from the following:
According to the OFTEC regulations, continual structural support should be provided to the tank by its base throughout the year, in all seasons. For this purpose, the base should meet certain criteria, such as:
Our professional installers ensure that these requirements are fulfilled during storage tank installation at your premises, providing you with complete peace of mind.
We install different types of tanks to fulfil your property’s heating oil requirements, which include but are not limited to:
This type of tank is UV stabilised, with a retaining tank around the double-skinned tank. This type of oil tank provides extra protection to oil from external elements, such as sunlight and theft. Moreover, it is more efficient in containing oil, thus preventing spills and leakages and saving you money.
These tanks have an integrated flame-retardant material, which acts as a barrier between fire and oil, providing additional safety to your property and family with reduced fire risks.
Our domestic oil tank installers provide an affordable option of a single-skinned oil tank in which oil is stored within one layer of plastic. It is easy to install and maintain as there is no risk of rusting, and painting or re-painting is also not required.
We proficiently install traditional steel tanks, offering a robust oil storage option. These are cost-effective, durable, and weather-resistant, and they come with a customisation option. During welding, steel sheets can be moulded in any shape to create different tank sizes.
Our professionals complete the installation of a domestic heating oil tank following these steps:
We offer commercial and domestic oil tank replacement services to our clients, staying with them at every step, from the initial consultation and planning stages to the new tank installation and the old tank’s safe disposal. The replacement of old domestic oil tanks is necessary as it:
Giving our clients the priority they deserve; our company ensures 24-hour availability to cater to your emergency requirements when you need us the most. We offer OFTEC-registered and Environmental Agency compliant installation and replacement services for home heating oil tanks. Once you have booked our services, you can rest assured that your project is in safe hands.
Contact us for heating oil tank installation on your property today!
Typically, the heating oil tank sizes range from 500 litres to 10,000 litres, and you should consider these factors to install a suitable-sized tank on your property:
For a more precise estimate, connect with our heating oil tank fitters.
An oil gauge is specifically designed to measure the quantity of oil inside the tank. Generally, a tank is considered full when it is 85% filled with oil, as 100% filling the tank can result in overflow and oil waste.
Depending on the condition of the installation site and the removal of the old tank, installing a domestic oil tank usually takes almost four hours.
The cost of installing a new heating oil tank ranges from £2,200 to £2,800.