Oil Tank Removal Across the Lehigh Valley
Areas we serve
See our town pages for Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and surrounding boroughs and townships.
Cost
| Job | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Above-ground / basement tank removal | $500–$1,500 | 4 |
| Above-ground tank removal | average $1,100 | 5 |
| Underground heating-oil tank removal | $1,000–$3,000+ | 4 |
| Underground heating-oil tank removal | average $1,900 | 5 |
| Soil sample lab analysis | about $220 each, typically 2–3 samples | 5 |
| Tank sweep (magnetometry), residential lot | $250–$500 (Philadelphia source) | 6 |
Leaks change the picture: cleanup is a separate, larger project5,4. Figures are published ranges, not quotes.
Lehigh Valley towns with the most oil-heated homes
Share of occupied homes heated mainly by fuel oil or kerosene, estimated by the Census7:
| Town | Fuel-oil share | Homes (± margin of error) |
|---|---|---|
| Coopersburg | 40.3% | 442 ± 96 |
| Wind Gap | 39.9% | 603 ± 142 |
| Pen Argyl | 39.2% | 545 ± 184 |
| Moore Township | 32.2% | 1,113 ± 208 |
| Bangor | 31.7% | 630 ± 197 |
| Nazareth | 30.3% | 908 ± 208 |
For comparison: Allentown 14.1%, Easton 8.6%7. These are 5-year survey estimates; small towns have wide margins of error.
All towns
- Allentown
- Bethlehem
- Emmaus
- Whitehall Township
- South Whitehall Township
- Lower Macungie Township
- Upper Macungie Township
- Macungie
- Salisbury Township
- Coplay
- Catasauqua
- Slatington
- Fountain Hill
- Coopersburg & Upper Saucon Township
- Hanover Township
- Easton
- Nazareth
- Northampton
- Hellertown
- Bangor
- Wilson & Palmer Township
- Forks Township
- Bethlehem Township
- Lower Saucon Township
- Pen Argyl & Wind Gap
- Bath & Moore Township
FAQ
Does PA DEP require me to remove my home heating oil tank?
No. Tanks storing heating oil burned on the premises are excluded from the state program, and DEP says home heating oil tanks are not regulated8,1. Owners usually act because of a sale, a lender, an insurer, or leak risk.
How much does oil tank removal cost?
Published figures: above-ground $500–$1,5004 (average $1,1005); underground $1,000–$3,000+4 (average $1,9005). Leaks cost more.
Can I sell a house with a buried oil tank in PA?
State law doesn't prohibit it, but you must disclose known material defects9, and the buyer's lender may require inspection or documentation2,3.
Get a free quote
Tell us where the tank is (basement, side yard, buried, or unknown) and whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing. Allentown Tanks will connect you with a qualified local tank contractor. (215) 434-1322 · Request a quote
Sources
- PA DEP Storage Tank Data ("Home heating oil tanks are not regulated")
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.4-08 Environmental Hazards Appraisal Requirements
- Kash Mortgage Group, PA buyer guide
- Harned Durham Energy, heating oil tank removal cost
- Curren Environmental, PA oil tank removal cost
- Flagstone, Philadelphia oil tank guide
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year Table B25040 House Heating Fuel, county subdivision geography (table-based summary file)
- Act 32 §103 (UST definition excludes heating oil for consumptive use)
- 68 Pa.C.S. §7303 seller disclosure
- 25 Pa. Code §245.1 definitions
- PA DEP Installer/Inspector Certification (certified company list)
- PA DEP Storage Tanks Financial Assistance (Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program)
- PA DEP, Apply for Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement
Sources accessed 2026-10-25 by TANKER Traffic.