Tank removal
OLD TANK GONE, SITE LEFT CLEAN
Dismantled properly, disposed of responsibly, and the pad left ready for a replacement or for nothing at all.
Short answer
How is an old water tank removed?
The tank is drained, the roof and wall sheets are taken down in sections, and the liner and base material are stripped out. Steel is recycled where possible and the rest is disposed of correctly. Small concrete tanks are broken down and carted off. We do not remove large concrete tanks. The pad is left clean.
The work
What we do, and why
Why old tanks are worth removing
A derelict tank is not a neutral thing to leave standing. It is a hazard and a liability.
The usual reasons people call: - The tank is unsafe to climb or stand near - Open water is a drowning risk around children and stock - Standing water breeds mosquitoes - A rusted shell is dropping sharp steel where stock and machinery go - The footprint is wanted for a new tank, a shed or a paddock - A property is being sold and the tank is a marked defect
How the job is assessed
Before quoting we look at what the tank is made of, how it was built, what access the site has, and whether anything hazardous is involved.
Old tanks sometimes carry lead based paint, and very old structures can involve asbestos containing sheeting. If we suspect it, we stop and tell you, and that material is handled by a licensed removalist under the relevant rules rather than by us. We will not guess about that, and we will not quietly cart it away.
How the removal is done
The tank is drained to a point where the water can safely discharge. The roof is taken down in sections, then the wall sheets are unbolted or cut down in a controlled sequence so nothing collapses.
The liner and any contaminated base material are lifted out. Steel is separated and sent for recycling where the condition allows. Small concrete tanks are broken down and the material is carted off. We do not remove large concrete tanks.
The pad is then left clean. If you are putting a new tank in the same spot, you need to hire someone to prepare the base.
What drives the cost
Cost is driven by tank size, the material, site access for a truck, and tip fees for whatever cannot be recycled. Steel is lighter than concrete and has scrap value, so the material matters.
Every job is quoted firm after inspection.
How long it takes
A typical steel farm tank comes down in a day.
The slow part is usually draining. Plan where that water goes before we arrive, especially on a sloping site or near a watercourse.
What you get afterwards
A clean pad and a site free of loose steel, glass wool and liner offcuts. We take the material with us rather than stacking it behind the shed.
There is no product warranty on a removal, because nothing is left behind. What we do warrant is that the site is left safe and the material is disposed of properly. If you need documentation of disposal for a sale or an audit, ask for it at quote stage.
Tank removal
ASKED ON EVERY REMOVAL
Still stuck? Call 0499 142 149.
Yes. Steel goes for recycling where the condition allows and the rest is disposed of properly. Nothing is left stacked on your site.
We stop and tell you. That material has to be handled by a licensed removalist under the relevant rules. We will not remove it ourselves and we will not ignore it.
It depends on the type and size of the tank being replaced. We can usually take the old tank away before the new one goes in, but it does not save a mobilisation fee.
The pad is left clean. If you want a compacted base for a new tank, you need to hire someone to do that part.
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Get a price
SEND US THE NUMBERS.
Diameter, height, outlets and a couple of photos. That's usually all we need to come back with a firm price. No site visit is needed to start.
Coverage
WE TRAVEL FOR TANKS
WA Tanks is based in Perth and works across Western Australia. We cover the Perth metro area, the South West, the Wheatbelt, the Mid West, the Great Southern and the Goldfields. Regional jobs are batched into runs, so the lead time depends on the next trip to your area.
Not on the list? Call, we usually travel there anyway.
Perth metro
Perth & HillsSwan ValleyRockinghamMandurahBullsbrookChitteringMetro jobs usually start within a week of the quote being accepted.
South West
BunburyBusseltonMargaret RiverManjimupBooked into the next South West run, so timing follows the run, not the call.
Wheatbelt
NorthamMerredinNarroginBooked into the next Wheatbelt run, so timing follows the run, not the call.