Buying a house with an underground oil tank

[DiamondDog]

Originally Posted by markjames68

As far as a pressure test, that’s an option for a metal tank. Don’t do a full pressure test if it’s a buried fiberglass tank.

I agree with Twingles, get it done as soon as you move in.

I've sold hundreds of houses. No attorney will let their clients allow a pressure test. A soil test, yes. Pressure tests no way.

[DiamondDog]

Originally Posted by thgreatalex

Oh lord... My tank is underground. Now after reading all the comments, im thinking i should abandon.

I would certainly abandon if you plan on selling. It isn't a question of will it be an issue. It will. And you may still be asked to allow your buyer to do a soil test.

[hotkarl]

That’s why houses with underground tanks should be taken by the government and knocked down. They shouldn’t let people sell houses with underground oil tanks.