Residential Projects

Greene Environmental excels in the low-impact removal of residential heating oil tanks.  We have developed an orderly process by which we quickly and efficiently address the specific site conditions and restore each property.  Through our use of specialized equipment, labor, and materials we complete most projects in one day and with little indication we were ever there. 

Residence-Roanoke, Virginia

Greene Environmental was contacted by a concerned homeowner after they decided to list their childhood home for sale.  There had been a history of issues with the underground heating oil tank resulting in the installation of a new above ground tank.  Based on the results of the heating oil tank inspection, Greene determined the out-of-use UST to be leaking and qualified the homeowner for access to the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).  The UST was emptied of its remaining contents and was removed from the ground.  Approximately 45 tons of contaminated soils were removed from the property and the site was restored to better than before condition.  Having properly addressed the release, Greene secured a Site Closure Letter from the DEQ, and the property sold one month later.

Residence-Lynchburg, Virginia

Greene Environmental was contacted by a homeowner concerning an out-of-use heating oil tank at their residence.  The homeowner had experienced trouble with their furnace system due to water in their fuel, and had since installed a replacement above ground storage tank.  Based on the results of the heating oil tank inspection, Greene Environmental determined the out-of-use UST to be leaking and qualified the homeowner for access to the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).  Greene Environmental removed the UST from the ground, over excavated the contaminated soils, and repaired the excavation area.  Based on the site conditions documented during UST closure activities, the site was closed from further study.

Residence—Danville, Virginia

Greene Environmental was contacted by a concerned homeowner after shopping their home owner’s insurance policy.  While the homeowner had never experienced any issues with his buried oil tank, the underwriters at the new carrier would not quote a policy for a home with a buried tank.  Greene Environmental recommended performing a heating oil tank to prior to removing the buried tank.  Based on the results of the heating oil tank inspection, Greene determined the tank to be leaking and qualified the homeowner for access to the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).  The tank was emptied of its remaining contents and was removed from the ground.  Approximately 15 tons of contaminated soils were removed from the property and the site was restored to better than before condition.  Having properly addressed the release, Greene secured a Site Closure Letter from the DEQ, and the homeowner was able to choose a new insurance provider.

Orchard—Charlottesville, Virginia

Greene Environmental was contacted concerning two in-use heating oil tanks located on a large operating orchard.  There was a long history of issues with the furnace systems connected to the tanks and the farm manager expressed concern about the potential impact of a petroleum release on the property.  Based on the results of the heating oil tank inspection, Greene Environmental determined the out-of-use UST to be leaking and qualified the site for access to the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).   Greene Environmental removed the leaking tanks, overexcavated contaminated soil, and restored the work areas to pristine condition.  Based on the site conditions documented during UST closure activities, the site was closed from further study.

Residence—Martinsville, Virginia

Greene Environmental was contacted by a concerned homeowner after shopping their home owner’s insurance policy.  The homeowner had replaced his furnace several years back and the buried oil tank had been out of use since that time.  Underwriters from multiple new carriers would not quote a policy for the home due to the presence of the buried tank.  Greene Environmental recommended performing a heating oil tank to prior to removing the buried tank.  Based on the results of the heating oil tank inspection, Greene Environmental determined the tank to be leaking and qualified the homeowner for access to the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).  The tank was emptied of its remaining contents and was removed from the ground.  The contaminated soils were removed from the property and the site was restored.  Having properly addressed the release, Greene Environmental secured a Site Closure Letter from the DEQ, and the homeowner was able to move forward with selecting a new insurance provider.

Greene Environmental has completed numerous other residential projects throughout Virginia.  Please contact us for additional information.