The property I am buying has a buried oil tank that was decommissioned.  The tank is filled with sand, gravel or foam and contains no oil.  The seller has provide permits and reports from the town building inspector stating that the tank was properly abandoned and decommissioned.  Is it still necessary to test the soil surrounding the tank to determine whether contamination exists?

How long will it take to receive results of a soil test? 

Does soil testing involve removing large amounts of dirt or drilling large holes next to the underground tank? 

How is the soil tested if the tank is buried underneath a driveway?

Why is another testing company willing to perform soil testing at practically no cost?  

When should I hire a company to locate an abandoned tank?

Why should I be concerned if there is an abandoned underground tank on the property?

Why do buried steel tanks corrode?

Can S.T.E.P.S. testing be performed in conjunction with tank testing?

How do I buy tank insurance?

What is tank insurance? Will it protect me in the event my tank leaks in the future?  

The home I am buying has an active in-use underground tank and the owner has a valid tank insurance policy.  Is it still necessary to test the underground tank for leaks?

How does helium testing work?

Can helium testing be used to pinpoint leaks on an underground storage tank system that has failed a tank tightness test?