Ocean County · Underground storage tank (UST) work — NJDEP-regulated
Jackson's older farmhouses and mid-century homes were largely oil-heated, and many buried tanks were simply left in the ground when owners converted to gas — which is why a pre-purchase sweep is standard here.
10 NJDEP-certified UST firms are based in Ocean County (statewide firms serve Jackson too):
Lavallette Boro · Closure + Subsurface Evaluation
Brick Twp · Closure + Installation-Entire UST System
Brick Twp · HHO Closure
Lakewood Twp · Closure
Pine Beach Boro · Closure + Installation-Entire UST System
Brick Twp · Subsurface Evaluation
All Ocean County firms · full New Jersey list
Removing a buried residential heating-oil tank in New Jersey typically runs about $1,500–$3,000 when there's no leak. A leaking tank means soil remediation, which can push the total into five figures — which is why a pre-purchase sweep (~$200–$500) matters. A certified firm gives a firm quote after locating and assessing the tank.
Yes. Underground tank closure and removal in New Jersey is regulated by NJDEP and the local construction and fire officials — the work must be done by an NJDEP-certified firm, with permits pulled and the closure properly documented. That paperwork is what protects you and any future buyer.
10 NJDEP-certified UST firms are based in Ocean County, and statewide firms serve Jackson as well. New Jersey requires companies that test, close, or remove underground storage tanks to hold NJDEP certification by category — "subsurface evaluation" is the one most relevant to pre-purchase sweeps.
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