Leaking Oil Tank - Who do I contact to rectify?

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My neighbour has just called in to tell me that my oil tank is leaking in the back garden. I could smell the fumes once I went around to it. I can see the oil leaking out of it at a "valve connection"..Is there anything I should do now and who should I contact in the morning to rectify the porblem? Im not sure if it should be the oil company or a plumber...

Any advice much appreciated

Thanks
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Most important thing to do for the moment is to use something to catch that very expensive fuel :)

Presumably its not just a question of tightening the valve yourself or asking the neighbour for some advice/help. If its more serious than just tightening then you will most likely need a plumber.
 
There was another thread about this recently, I can't remember where, might have been boards.ie which is down yet again. About oil leaks being a serious issue especially if they leak into foundations, as they breakdown concrete. I'd get onto a plumber pronto. Also an environmental issue, if it has to be cleaned up.
 
aircobra19 said:
There was another thread about this recently, I can't remember where, might have been boards.ie which is down yet again. About oil leaks being a serious issue especially if they leak into foundations, as they breakdown concrete. I'd get onto a plumber pronto. Also an environmental issue, if it has to be cleaned up.
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Just wonder if this was the thread Leaking home heating oil has left strong smell in house
 
Sounds like a big problem to me. I found a good article, maybe this can help you.

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Just call a plumber to attend to it quickly, and don't spend too long wondering what to do!!
 
And check your home insurance documents to see if you are covered if you have to replace the tank/oil etc.
 
If it's coming from the valves it'll be easily fixed. There should be a tap type thing that you can turn off to stop or at least slow down the leak. The valves will then need replaced or maybe just resealed.

You should probably call a plumber it'll take him all of 5 minutes to fix... Where do you live?
 
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