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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the amount of domestic oil tank failures requiring our Oil Spill Remediation Services. Normally working for insurance companies and loss adjusters, Glenside’s Oil Spill Remediation team is able to respond without delay to requests to visit a site and initially assess and report on the scale of the problem, undertaking emergency containment measures if required.
From these initial visits we can quickly develop cost effective remedial strategies with the minimum disruption and nuisance to the householder. We provide initial phase investigations with detailed VOC analysis* leading to detailed site assessments, and finally, the full excavation of contaminated areas in dwellings. We have dealt with numerous domestic oil tank failures and have amassed a variety of skills and expertise to address the wide range of spill scenarios encountered.
Typical domestic tank failures fall into several categories;
- Underground fuel line failures
- Split, damaged or leaking oil tanks
- Leaking filter valves or boiler units.
All situations result in nuisance and inconvenience to the householder and in worst case scenarios, the need to evacuate the property due to oil vapour levels. We have a full appreciation of the health and safety concerns relevant to those affected.
The impact on property owners, neighbours and the wider environment can be significant. Glenside brings a reassuring expertise to these events and is able to successfully communicate all the risks and solutions to all interested parties. We can also control and project manage all the specialist services required to bring the reinstatement works to a successful conclusion.
Glenside Oil Spill Response Services Include;
- 24 hour emergency spill response
- Air quality, VOC and soil sampling and analysis
- Environmental site investigations
- Site excavations
- Disposal of contaminated soils
- Mobile oil and water separators
- Remediation of contaminated sites
- Project management and reporting
- Site regulatory compliance audits
- Contingency planning
Consultancy
Glenside is always available to offer telephone advice or attend on-site to assess issues of concern. With 25 years experience, we have a depth of knowledge which allows us to offer practical, cost effective solutions to site issues. Close association with other environmental experts and specialist laboratories, allow us to offer a wide range of consultancy services to those with pollution problems.
We can advise on a host of issues including;
- Appropriate absorbents
- Spill kits and preventive booming locations
- Anti-pollution measures
- Waste disposal issues
- Interceptor and tanker services
- Up-to-date legislative requirements.
We can also advise and undertake contaminated soil sampling for waste disposal purposes.
Reports and Audits
We are happy to undertake site inspections and can produce detailed reports on request. The company also offers environmental audits for flood and fire damaged properties, where a quick site inspection can confirm the presence of oil contamination in building fabric, soils, drains and local watercourses.
Reports can range from simple text and photos following a site walkover, to detailed reports with soil and groundwater sampling analysis, depending on the clients meets.
This cheap, cost effective service has proved popular with loss adjusters and property service companies.
A range of clients in safe hands with the Glenside team
Clients who have sought these services include;
- Insurance companies
- Councils
- Fuel, distilling and forestry companies
- Power and water utilities
- Plant hire and transport services
- Mining, construction and engineering contractors
- Estates and private individuals.
All our clients receive a highly personalised tailor-made service to address their own unique specific needs.
