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Oil Tank Replacement in Wiltshire

Leaking, corroded or out-of-date tank? Our OFTEC-registered engineers supply and fit new domestic and commercial oil tanks right across Wiltshire — usually within the same week — and take the old one away for recycling.

If your oil tank is leaking, weeping at the seams, badly corroded or simply past its working life, it needs replacing before it fails completely — a split tank can contaminate your garden and land you with a clean-up bill running into thousands. Wiltshire Oil Tanks is your local team for oil tank replacement across the county: OFTEC-registered installers, established 2024, and rated 4.9 from 127 reviews. We make the whole process quick, clean and fully compliant.

Signs your oil tank needs replacing

Most domestic oil tanks last around 15–20 years. It's worth booking a replacement if you notice any of the following — and if you've spotted a weep, our guide to spotting weeping seams before they leak is worth a read:

  • Oil stains, damp patches or a strong smell of oil around the base
  • Cracks, bulging, crazing or rust on a steel tank
  • Your tank is single-skin and sits in a position that now requires a bunded tank
  • An engineer or your insurer has flagged it as a risk
  • Sludge or water contamination that keeps blocking your boiler
⚠️ Tank leaking right now? Stop using the system if you can and message us straight away (see what to do if your oil tank is leaking) — we prioritise leaks and pollution risks and can usually attend within the same week.

What's included in a replacement

Our fixed-price replacement service covers the entire job, so there are no surprises:

  • Free site survey and honest advice on the right tank and position
  • Supply of a new, UK-made bunded or single-skin tank with up to a 10-year warranty
  • A compliant base where needed, plus all new pipework, filters and fittings
  • Safe draining and transfer of any usable oil into the new tank
  • Removal and recycling of the old tank
  • Full commissioning, testing and documentation for your records and insurer

Our replacement process

Every job follows the same careful sequence, so there are no surprises on the day:

  • Free survey — we check the tank, position and access, and agree the right size
  • Base check — a compliant, level base is essential; see why in our guide to the 300mm base rule
  • Positioning — meeting the required fire and boundary distances (more on the 1.8-metre fire gap)
  • Install & connect — new tank set, oil line run, filters and fittings fitted
  • Remove the old tank — drained, cut out and recycled, site left tidy

Choosing your new tank

We'll guide you through the choice at survey, but in short: most domestic positions now need a bunded tank rather than single-skin, plastic suits most homes while steel suits agricultural and larger sites, and slimline tanks solve tight-access spots. The main brands we supply and fit are Harlequin and Titan. Not sure on size? Use our sizing calculator or browse the tanks we fit on our oil tanks for sale page.

How much does oil tank replacement cost?

Most domestic oil tank replacements in Wiltshire cost £1,500 to £3,500 supplied and fitted. Where you land in that range depends on three things:

  • Tank type — a single-skin tank typically costs £1,200–£2,200 fitted (only where a risk assessment permits it); a bunded tank, which most positions now require, typically costs £1,800–£3,500 fitted.
  • The base — if the existing base isn't suitable, a new concrete base adds around £300–£800.
  • Size and access — larger or commercial tanks, and tricky rural or narrow-access sites, are priced individually (typically £3,500+).

Removal and recycling of your old tank is included when we fit the replacement — it isn't an extra line on the bill. Every job gets a fixed quote after a free survey, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. For a full breakdown see our oil tank replacement cost guide, and if you're weighing up a bigger tank, our post on upsizing your tank at replacement explains when it pays off.

Replacing oil tanks across Wiltshire

We cover the whole county — including Chippenham, Salisbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Devizes, Marlborough, Warminster and the surrounding villages. As a genuinely local team, we know the rural sites, listed properties and off-grid homes that make Wiltshire installs a little different.

Replacement FAQs

How much does oil tank replacement cost in Wiltshire?

Most domestic replacements cost £1,500 to £3,500 supplied and fitted, depending on tank size, bunded or single-skin, and any base work. You'll get a fixed quote after a free survey — no hidden extras.

How long does it take?

A standard like-for-like domestic replacement is usually completed in a single day, and we can often attend within the same week.

Do you take the old tank away?

Yes — draining, de-commissioning, removal and responsible recycling of the old tank are all included in the price.

Do I need a bunded tank?

Often, yes. A risk assessment at your survey determines whether regulations require a bunded tank for your location. We'll explain exactly why on the day.

Can my new tank go in the same place as the old one?

Usually, yes — a like-for-like swap in the same position is the most common job. Occasionally the rules on distances from buildings and boundaries mean a slightly different spot is needed, which we'll confirm at the survey.

Is it worth upsizing when I replace my tank?

It can be — a larger tank means fewer deliveries and the chance to buy oil when prices are low. We'll weigh up the extra cost against the space and access you have; our upsizing guide covers when it makes sense.

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