Underground Storage Tank Removal Dundas

Underground storage tank removal in Dundas, Ontario may be required if you are a business owner, Realtor, Insurance Company or Home Owner. If you are selling a property you may need to prove that there are no underlying problems in order to satisfy a home inspector, or the potential new owners to obtain financing.

Specialized Onsite Services Inc. can provide the means to test for a buried oil tank and removal of the fuel storage tank if discovered. Excavation of the tank will be done with care and efficiency. Once the tank is removed, soil samples are collected to identify any underlying contamination issues. If it is determined that the soils surrounding a buried tank are contaminated, our team can also be utilized to your Dundas, Ontario location for the removal of the impacted material.

The soil will be transported to a certified facility near Dundas, Ontario for contaminated soil. Once it is determined that all the impacted soil has been removed from the site, confirmatory or verification samples are collected for laboratory analysis. Assuming the site now meets the applicable MOE site condition standards the excavation site will be filled and your property restored.

SOS is recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company in Dundas, Ontario meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA to provide all the aspects of removing an underground fuel storage tank.

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If you have discovered an underground storage tank (UST) buried somewhere on your property in Dundas, Ontario? Not only is this a huge inconvenience, but it's also an environmental concern and must be handled by professionals. Call the SOS team for help.

Most of these old USTs are made of bare steel, which corrodes as time goes by, and leaks hazardous substances into the surrounding soil, water and environment. Often times, in Dundas homeowners trying to sell their property are required to remove the underground storage tank before the sale is complete.

• Specialized Onsite Services provides underground storage tank (UST) removal in Dundas, Ontario.
• Our certified and trained technicians are able to remove and remediate underground storage tanks from any Dundas, Ontario location.
• We are recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company in Dundas, Ontario meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA.
• We provide full environmental assessment and reporting.
• Professional, experienced, fully insured and certified.

Dundas sits in a steep valley carved into the Niagara Escarpment, with Spencer Creek draining toward Cootes Paradise and Lake Ontario—conditions that can influence underground storage tank (UST) removal and remediation plans.

• Soil Type: Glacial till, silty clays, and alluvial deposits are common in the lower valley, with thinner soils and exposed bedrock on escarpment slopes. These variable materials can trap fuel in finer layers or along bedrock surfaces, so we plan staged excavation, careful segregation and stockpiling, and targeted soil sampling to track any impacted zones—especially near older foundations and retaining walls.
• Water Table & Proximity to Waterways: Much of Dundas drains toward Spencer Creek, Cootes Paradise, and nearby wetlands, where floodplains and low-lying streets can see seasonally elevated groundwater. Leaks from a buried tank can migrate laterally toward creeks or marsh areas, so our work plans account for groundwater conditions, potential dewatering, and confirmatory sampling to protect sensitive downstream receptors.
• Regulatory & Real-Estate Considerations: Tank removal projects in Dundas fall under City of Hamilton building permit and zoning requirements, with added review in some locations by the Hamilton Conservation Authority and Niagara Escarpment–related controls. Real-estate transactions in older neighbourhoods frequently request environmental clearance for former oil-heated homes. We coordinate utility locates, permitting, and documentation so removals align with municipal bylaws and provincial MECP/TSSA standards.

If you have a buried fuel tank on your Dundas property, these resources can help you stay compliant and informed:

• City of Hamilton – Building Division: Building permit, zoning, and inspection requirements for excavation, UST removal, and site restoration within Dundas.
• Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA): Guidance and permitting for work within regulated Spencer Creek valleys, wetlands, and associated floodplains.
• Niagara Escarpment–related Controls: Certain areas near the escarpment may trigger additional planning review; your permit package must demonstrate safe grading and slope stability.
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP): Provincial standards for soil and groundwater quality, excess soil management, and remediation of petroleum-impacted sites.
• Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): Rules for safe handling, abandonment, and removal of fuel oil tanks under Ontario’s Fuel Oil Code, including contractor and equipment requirements.

Ready to deal with your underground storage tank? Call (613) 354-3553 today to speak with SOS about fast, safe, and fully compliant UST removal for your property.