Industrial Tank Cleaning Services

What happens on a tank clean

1. Information first. We ask for the tank size, what it holds or last held, access points, relevant safety data sheets and your permit to work requirements. Photos can help us understand the tank before we attend site.
2. Method statement and risk assessment. We prepare the work around your tank and site requirements, including isolation, ventilation, gas testing, emergency arrangements and waste removal.
3. Waste removal. Liquids and sludge are pumped or vacuumed out, deposits are broken down by jetting and the tank is washed out as required.
4. Transport and disposal. Waste is taken to a permitted treatment or disposal facility. Where a consignment note or waste transfer note is required, the relevant documentation is provided for your records and duty of care requirements.
5. Handover. The tank is handed back following the agreed cleaning work, ready for the next stage such as inspection, repair, refilling or tank decommissioning.

Heavy sludge and contaminated residues

Sludge can be the most difficult part of a tank clean, particularly where it has built up over time or contains contaminated material. On larger volumes we can separate water from solids on site, where suitable, reducing the volume requiring transport and disposal. See sludge and silt removal and hazardous waste management.

Where we work

We cover sites across the UK from our depots in Atherton, near Manchester, and Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire.

Tank cleaning FAQs

How much does industrial tank cleaning cost?

The cost depends on the tank size, what it contains or last contained, the amount of sludge, site access, the cleaning method and whether confined space entry is required. Waste treatment and disposal can also form a significant part of the cost. Send us the tank details and photos and we can assess the work and quote for it.

How long does a tank clean take?

The duration depends on the tank, its contents, the amount and condition of the residue, access and the cleaning method. Jobs involving heavy sludge or confined space entry can take longer than straightforward tank cleaning. We agree the programme with you before the work starts.

Do you have to enter the tank?

Not always. We use no-man entry methods where the tank and the cleaning requirements allow. If entry is needed, it is planned and carried out under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

What happens to the waste?

We transport the waste under our upper tier waste carrier registration to a permitted facility. The appropriate waste documentation is provided for your records, including a consignment note for hazardous waste where required and a waste transfer note for non hazardous waste where required.

Can you clean tanks that held hazardous products?

We can assess tanks that have held hazardous products. Send us the safety data sheet or details of the last product stored so we can plan the cleaning method, controls and waste route around the material involved.

Get a tank cleaning quote

Call 0161 799 3337, email info@mantank.co.uk or use the quote form. Tank size, contents, location and a couple of photos will help us assess the job.

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