Buying a house with an oil tank – Part Two
Using and maintaining your tank
In part one, we looked at all the things you should ask about and check before buying a home with oil-fired heating. Here we’ll look at how you should look after and maintain your tank.
Regular inspection and maintenance
Once the house and the tank are yours, you should check over your tank at least once a month to make sure it isn’t damaged or leaking. If you have a plastic tank, look for whitening and splits in the plastic.