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Oil Tank Emergency or Oil Spill? Call 028 9131 4041 for a 24/7 response
Advice from Northern Ireland's leading oil tank specialist, The Oil Tank Doc
30+ years experience in oil tank replacements, oil spill clean-ups, and 24/7 emergency oil spill response services across all of Northern Ireland
A leaking oil tank is an emergency and needs responded to on the same day
If you notice your oil tank is leaking either through a strong smell of oil, or a visible oil leak, call us today on our 24/7 emergency response number: 028 9131 4041 or 07549 211 090
We can handle the entire process of replacing your oil tank in Northern Ireland, from the initial call-out, to replacing your old tank and advising on any remediation works that may be required
đź“ž 028 9131 4041
đź“ž 07549 211 090
✉️ info@theoiltankdoc.co.uk
We cover all of Northern Ireland and it's six counties: Fermanagh, Antrim, Tyrone, Derry/Londonderry, Armagh, & Down
What happens now?
The Oil Tank Doc team will attend to your property and place your call on the top of our emergency list
We will advise on suitable steps that can be taken by you whilst we our on our way to minimise oil loss and prevent environmental damage.
We will advise & reassure you on what to do whilst one of our 24/7 emergency response teams are on their way to minimise disruption & oil loss
The list below shows some steps to take, but each situation is unique and The Oil Tank Doc team will offer bespoke advice to you during the phone call
keep children and pets away from any spills
avoid getting oil on your skin and clothing
wash your hands and don’t smoke, eat or drink when or after you are in contact with the oil
switch off your oil supply at the tank
try to find out where the leak is coming from
immediately, try to stop it at the source - put a bucket under dripping oil to catch it (don’t use containers that will be used to store food for humans or animals)
prevent spilled oil from spreading and, in particular, prevent it from getting into drains and waterways - you can use absorbing material such as earth, sand, cat litter or commercial products
if there’s an ongoing leak from the tank, try to stem the flow - you may be able to use sealant to temporarily repair a metal tank; for plastic tanks, try rubbing a bar of soft soap into the split
try to work out how much oil has been lost; check the level on the tank and think about how much you use and when you last had a deliver
never use detergents or a hose to wash the spill away
store anything with oil on it, or soaked into it, in containers that don’t leak until it can be correctly and legally disposed of
Rubbing a bar of soap into the split if you are able is always a good 1st step
Here are some examples of emergency oil tank spills we have attended
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Does Home Insurance cover oil tank leaks in Northern Ireland?
Does home insurance cover oil tank leaks? With the correct policy yes you are covered. However, there are circumstances where an insurance claim for an oil spill may be invalid. Different insurance policies have various levels of coverage, and there may be capped limitations on the amount the insurance company will pay towards an oil spill.
The average cost of cleaning up a domestic oil spill is upwards of £30,000, and this cost can increase if the environment or your neighbours’ property/land is also affected. It is essential to ensure that you have the right insurance coverage in place in case your oil tank ever leaks.
Is your oil tank leaking or have you discovered an oil spill? If you reside in Northern Ireland, contact The Oil Tank Doc today on 028 9131 4041 or 07549 211 090
A regular inspection of your oil tank and heating system by an OFTEC Trained Oil Heating Engineer reduces the risk of an oil tank leakÂ
We recommend planning an oil tank replacement and changing your oil tank when it is still sound with no leaks - most of the time however we replace oil tanks that have already started leaking! It is best to avoid this if possible.
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