Is Your Buried Oil Tank Too Close to Your Foundation? Here’s What You Can Do
“I cannot remove my buried oil tank because it’s close to my foundation, so it will have to be filled in place.” Is something we hear a lot but not always true. Good day to all my fellow Marylanders. In this blog I would like to discuss a topic that concerns us here at Greentrax […]
Understanding the Risks of Damaged Underground Oil Tanks
Hello Marylanders – Today we want to discus the risks of damaged (leaking) Underground Heating Oil tanks. First we would like to clear up something we hear a lot from customers when they call to request an estimate for a buried oil tank removal. The first thing a customer tells us when they call is […]
How To Deal With Leaking Heating Oil Tanks In Maryland
Leaking home heating oil tanks can be a big problem in Maryland, especially if you ignore them or call the wrong company to try to deal with the issue. Here at GreenTRAX, Inc., we will put our many years of expertise and know-how to work for you and perform the required remediation quickly, efficiently, and […]
The MDE Homeowner Reimbursement Fund’s New Rules For 2023 & Beyond
We’re starting off the new year by checking in on what’s new with the HRF (Homeowner Reimbursement Fund) for 2022, 2023, and beyond. For starters, the actual name of this program is the Residential Heating Oil Tank System Site Rehabilitation Reimbursement Program. Yes, it’s the good ol’ R.H.O.T.S.S.R.R.P. Seriously, leave it to state bureaucrats to […]
What It’s Really Like To Have Leaking Heating Oil Tanks In The Basement
**NOTE: It is possible that a piece of information in this previously posted blog may have changed due to manufacturer warranty changes, therefor any reference to a 10-year warranty on basic Granby tanks is no longer accurate. The new warranty period on basic single wall tanks is 1 or 3 years depending on installation method. […]
Maryland Homeowner Reimbursement Fund
So, what is the Maryland Homeowner Reimbursement Fund, anyway? How does it relate to oil tank removals? Well, in short, Maryland will give you money towards your oil tank removal. If you have a residential heating oil tank in Maryland and the tank leaked, or you have a spill and the tank is removed, there […]