You may have several questions regarding our service.

We have tried to cover some of the most common issues on this page, but please call and speak to an engineer who will be able to advise you more specifically for your own personal requirements.

Oil tanks fail for a variety of reasons.

You should remember that corrosion is present both inside and outside the tank. Condensation forms inside the tank, and will sink to the bottom starting the corrosion process. The steel thickness and quality of tanks vary enormously. Even though you may paint your tank, there are places you may not be able to reach, such as where the tank is resting on the piers, or a surface is up against a wall.

• Why is it important to use a business such as Premier Tanks?
• Premier Tanks are specialists in replacement commercial and domestic fuel tanks. Most importantly, they are an OFTEC registered business.
• Also, although all of the tanks we supply come with a 10 year manufacturers warranty, this only applies IF the tank is installed by an OFTEC registered engineer.

• Who are OFTEC?
• OFTEC stands for ‘Oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry’. As the rules and regulations get evermore complicated, you should make sure that any business you deal with has membership of OFTEC. Oil tanks are now covered under building regulations and all approved OFTEC engineers have passed an exam to enable them to carry out installations in the correct manner.

• Are you insured to do this work?
• Premier Tanks is insured via the recommended OFTEC insurance scheme.

• Does my oil tank need to be empty?
• No. We always carry a pump out tank on our vehicle. We use this to transfer your oil into while we remove your old tank and fit your new tank.

• How long does it take to change my tank?
• Normally, an installation can be done within 3 to 4 hours. However, every job is different. This is the reason every enquiry has a full site survey undertaken so that there are no 'nasty surprises' on the day. Also your heating only need to be off for the shortest possible time. We usually like to give your boiler a run before we leave.

• What do I do with my old rusty tank?
• Nothing! We always remove your old tank and have a tidy up before we leave.

• What is a bunded tank, and why should I have one?
• A bunded tank, or an integrally bunded tank is quite simply a tank inside a tank. This offers double protection for the environment from your oil. In certain circumstances it is a requirement that you should have a bunded tank. If you are a business (commercial). or the tank is near a watercourse, the regulations state that your tank should be bunded. 

• Can my tank be moved to a new position?
• Usually, YES !! . We often find that our customers can have their tank in a new position and also with the variety of sizes and styles available you could increase your oil capacity without losing any noticeable space in your garden. And of course..... That rusty eyesore will be gone for good !!

Is your tank a MONSTER ??

This is the view of the tank that you don't want to think about - from underneath.

Often tanks corrode heavily just where you cannot get at them, on top of the piers, and underneath.

The pictures, left and below, show a tank we removed which was leaking from the back end  over a considerable period of time.

The damp areas that you can see on the pictures are where oil has leaked from the tank.

All Oil Tanks should be inspected periodically to make sure that they remain in serviceable condition.

Don't leave it too late and lose your oil.

Call us now for advice and a free quotation.
If you have any other questions , please use our contact form or for immediate attention call now on

Fressingfield (01379) 586766 or Mobile 07768551552