Showing posts with label removal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label removal. Show all posts

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Demolition Contractors In Westchester and Putnam County

The demolition of structures, homes, garages and other buildings, include scrap and concrete/brick segregation, foundation removal, site grading and preparation, and waste removal.  Prior to the Demolition most municipalities in Westchester and Putnam County, require permits that must be acquired. Conditions of these permits usually include proof that utilities, such as gas, electric and water, have been disconnected. Another requirement is to make sure all hazardous materials have been disposed of, this can include asbestos, oil tanks and lead.
Trained professionals in each of the trades are brought in for inspections and abatements if needed. Once these matters have been resolved, a walk through is usually done with the local building inspector. They will address any additional concerns they may have. Prior to working it is important to implement erosion control such as trap rock or silt fence to make sure you protect the surrounding areas from being impacted. It is important to know all the costs upfront, any costs that can’t be estimated should be addressed to ensure both parties know the financial parameters of the work. It is also important to make sure the contractor of choice has the proper licenses, insurances and permits to perform the work. In Westchester and Putnam County each county issues their own home improvement contractors licenses. The hazardous waste professionals, generally, have state licenses.
If you are looking for Best Demolition Contractors In Westchester or Putnam County, just contact us at 914-760-2089.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Oil Tank Removal and Installation Photos


Bellow are some pictures of the work that Barrier Contracting has done. We remove and install heating oil tanks of all sizes. 













Sunday, February 15, 2015

Helpful tips for buying a home with oil heat.

   When purchasing a home, it is important to know whether the home has or has had an oil tank.  If a “petroleum release” has occurred, it is the responsibility of the property owner to pay for all costs associated with the remediation of the contamination.  As a buyer there are a few things you can do to determine the condition of the tank and the soil around it.  

·       Request any paper work from the town, city or village detailing that the work was done to code.
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         Determine if there is or was an oil tank
o   Site visit to perform a field assessment
o   Tile Probe Area Of Concern (AOC)
o   Use Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

·       SoilTesting
o   Once the Area Of Concern (AOC) is established, Use soil probing technology to  insert 3 probes to a depth of 6-9 feet
o   Inspect the soil
§  Send the soil to the lab for analysis of Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC’s) and Volatile Organic Compounds
o   Compare Lab analytics with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Standards
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          TankTesting
o   When a tank is found, a NYS licensed tank tester, applies a vacuum to the tank along with an acoustical test.

    The best way to know for sure is to remove the tank prior to closing. Removing the oil tank prior to closing not only shows the buyer you are serious but also relieves you of future remediation costs. 
Old oil tanks can be a costly liability if they leak.  Oil tanks that had previously been decommissioned can also leak if not done properly.

  Some or most new home owner insurance policies do not cover oil tanks and the costs associated with heating oil contamination. This is why it is important to know the condition of the tank and the soil around the tank.  For More information visit www.barrier.com or Call (914)760-2090

Oiltank removal, Consulting, Tank testing, Soil testing

Thursday, April 10, 2014

ARE YOU THINKING OF PURCHASING A HOME WITH A HEATING OIL TANK?

   ARE YOU THINKING OF PURCHASING A HOME WITH A HEATING OIL TANK?

     Find out the age of the tank, some underground tanks can be as old as the house (some above ground tanks are the result of previously replaced underground tanks).  Replacing  below ground oil tanks is the BEST way to verify the tank has not failed and contaminated the property. Your home inspector, lawyer and bank will agree. We recommend to try to get the seller to remove the tank prior to closing 
   
   If no oil tank is present ask if there was a tank previously removed. If so ask for the paper work regarding its removal. Find out why they removed it. If the oil tank was filled in place ask for the results of the soil samples taken. If there were no samples taken, you can have samples taken or at least consult a professional (preferably Barrier). It is best to take sample around the sides and down roughly 2 feet below the bottom of the tank (7-12 feet). For more information visit www.barrier.com or call us today.