Oil Tank Installations & Replacements in Wiltshire
Is your oil tank old, rusty, or non-compliant?
We provide professional oil tank replacements and new oil tank installations in Trowbridge, Melksham, Westbury, Frome, Warminster, Chippenham and across Wiltshire, ensuring your fuel is stored safely, securely, and fully in line with environmental regulations.
Signs You May Need a New Oil Tank
If you notice any of the following, your tank may need replacing:
- Visible damage – cracks, deep scratches, sun-bleaching on plastic tanks, or rust and corrosion on steel tanks
- Bulging or distortion – bowed or misshapen sides on plastic tanks
- Smell of fuel – even a faint kerosene smell can indicate a developing leak
- Age – most oil tanks have a design life of 15–20 years
Ignoring these warning signs can lead to leaks, environmental damage, and costly clean-ups.
Don’t Wait for a Leak to Happen
Contact AN Heating today for a professional assessment of your oil storage.
Our Oil Tank Installation Service
At AN Heating, we manage the entire process from start to finish:
- Safe fuel transfer – usable oil is pumped out and transferred back once the new tank is installed
- Old tank removal – environmentally responsible disposal of plastic or steel tanks
- Base & stand construction – non-combustible, level, fire-rated bases built to regulation
- Environmental compliance – modern bunded oil tanks installed to protect ground and watercourses
Whether your tank is tucked away in a Devizes garden or needs a new fire-rated base at a rural Trowbridge property, we have the equipment and experience to handle restricted or difficult access.
Oil tank installations must meet strict OFTEC standards and local building regulations. As OFTEC-registered technicians, we self-certify our work, ensuring your installation is compliant and your home insurance remains valid.
Why Choose a Bunded Oil Tank?
Bunded oil tanks provide an extra layer of protection:
- Secondary containment – a “tank within a tank” that captures leaks
- Often a legal requirement – required for many modern installations and by insurers
Peace of mind – helps prevent environmental clean-up costs that can exceed £50,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard oil tanks usually need to be at least 1.8 metres away from non-fire-rated eaves or openings such as windows and doors. Where space is limited, we can install fire-rated barriers to keep your installation compliant.
In most cases, oil tanks are not repaired due to safety and environmental regulations. If a tank is damaged, leaking, or non-compliant, replacement is usually the safest and most cost-effective solution. We can assess your tank and advise whether replacement is required.
Most oil tank replacements are completed within one day.
Yes. The base must be level, non-combustible, and extend at least 300mm beyond the tank on all sides.
We install and replace oil tanks across Wiltshire and surrounding areas, including Devizes, Trowbridge, Melksham, Chippenham, Warminster, and nearby rural locations. See our full service area.
Yes, we do. We install both internal and external oil boilers, helping you choose the most suitable option based on your property layout, space, and heating requirements. Find out more about oil boiler installations in Wiltshire