Industrial Tank Cleaning Services
CSG provides nationwide industrial tank cleaning services for commercial and industrial organisations, helping businesses safely clean, maintain and prepare tanks for inspection, maintenance, repair, product changeovers and decommissioning projects. From storage tanks and process vessels to fuel tanks, chemical tanks and operational plant treatment, we keep a strong focus on safety, compliance and minimal disruption.
Because we manage both the cleaning and waste handling elements of the project, we can often identify opportunities to improve segregation, reduce waste volumes and support more cost-effective treatment or recovery routes where appropriate.
Specialist tank cleaning, residue removal and waste management for commercial and industrial sites. Pionerring new solutions for NDT tank inspection.
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How Does Our Industrial Tank Cleaning Work?
Tell us about the tank, its previous contents, known residues, access arrangements and the purpose of the clean. We review this information and confirm whether a site survey or waste sampling is needed.
Our team agrees the cleaning method, site preparation, safety arrangements and project scope before scheduling the work.
We then carry out the agreed cleaning and residue removal, arrange suitable waste management and provide the applicable completion records. Inspection, testing and certification requirements are agreed separately as part of the project scope.
Site Surveys & Waste Assessment
Site visits, waste sampling and assessment to support accurate classification, project planning and pricing
Tank Cleaning & Residue Removal
Safe removal of waste from tanks, vessels and process equipment
Working in Confined Spaces
We assess cleaning methods that avoid tank entry first. Where entry is unavoidable, suitable controls and emergency arrangements are agreed before work starts.
Waste Treatment & Documentation
End-to-end management of your waste, from collection to documentation
What You Can Expect From Our Industrial Tank Cleaning Service
Industrial tank cleaning requires careful planning, experienced personnel and the right equipment. Where possible, we always look to follow the waste hierarchy by assessing removed residues to prioritise suitable recovery routes, with authorised treatment or disposal where required.
- Dedicated account manager as a single point of contact
- Nationwide service for planned and reactive projects
- Gas-free and clean tank certification available where applicable
OUR CREDENTIALS
Built On Recognised Standards
Quality, environmental, and safety credentials supporting our industrial tank cleaning, inspection and waste management services.
DNV-Certified
Quality, Environmental & Health and Safety
SAFE Contractor
SSIP Accredited
Achilles UVDB
Category B2 Assessment
CHAS
Accredited
JOSCAR
Registered Supplier
CIWM
Affiliated Member
Who We Support
Our industrial tank cleaning services support organisations across a wide range of sectors, including:
Manufacturing & Industrial Sites
Cleaning storage tanks, process vessels and production equipment
Chemical & Process Industries
Management of tanks containing hazardous residues, chemicals and complex waste streams
Fuel Storage
Tank cleaning to support inspections, repairs, decommissioning and asset management programmes.
Utilities, Infrastructure & Energy
Specialist cleaning for operational tanks, storage systems and critical infrastructure
We’ll help you plan suitable tank cleaning and residue-management arrangements. Speak with our team
Tank Cleaning & NDT Storage Tank Inspection
Tank cleaning provides an ideal opportunity to assess the condition of your asset—not simply remove the material inside it. CSG can combine specialist cleaning with storage tank testing led by our in-house EEMUA 159 Storage Tank Assessor.
Using drone-supported and remotely operated technology, alongside ultrasonic thickness testing, HD cameras, LIDAR and 3D imaging, we can inspect difficult internal and external areas while reducing or removing the need for extensive scaffolding and access platforms. This can shorten setup times, reduce costs and disruption, minimise confined-space entry and provide a clearer understanding of your tank’s condition.
- Cleaning, inspection and waste removal coordinated by one supplier
- Reduced requirement for scaffolding and access platforms
- Faster mobilisation with less disruption to site operations
- Detailed information to support maintenance, monitoring or repair
- Residues removed and routed to an appropriate treatment facility
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Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Tank Cleaning
What types of tanks does CSG clean?
We support a wide range of industrial and commercial tank cleaning projects, including:
- Fuel storage tanks
- Chemical storage tanks
- Process vessels
- Waste tanks
- Water treatment tanks
- Bunds and containment systems
- Operational plant and process equipment
Do you provide confined-space tank cleaning?
We assess whether the tank can be cleaned without personnel entering it.
Where entry is unavoidable, the work requires a site-specific risk assessment, safe working arrangements, trained personnel and suitable emergency procedures. Access, isolation, atmospheric conditions and permit requirements are confirmed during project planning.
Can you provide certification such as gas-free or clean tank confirmation?
Where included in the agreed scope, we can provide gas-free certification or clean-tank confirmation following the appropriate checks.
Discuss the tank’s intended next use and any required standard before work starts. These documents record the agreed checks and do not replace the safety arrangements required for subsequent entry, repair or hot work.
What happens to any waste removed during a tank cleaning job?
We assess and classify the residues before confirming collection and acceptance arrangements.
Collected waste is directed to an appropriate authorised treatment, recovery or disposal facility according to its composition. Where suitable, it will be managed through CSG’s own treatment infrastructure. You receive the applicable waste documentation for your records.
What equipment do you use for tank cleaning?
It depends on the tank and waste involved, but the equipment we use may include industrial vacuum systems, specialist tankers, high-pressure water jetting equipment, pumping systems, and confined-space or non-entry solutions where appropriate.
Can you combine tank cleaning with jetting?
Yes. We’re often asked to combine tank cleaning with jetting and waste removal services to help mobilise extra difficult residues.
Do you also decommission tanks?
We do. We can support tank decommissioning projects and, where required, provide wider project support through our specialist teams. Please speak to our team if this is something you’re interested in.
What information do you need to quote a tank clean?
To help us provide an accurate quotation, let us know:
- Tank type and purpose
- Estimated size or capacity
- Previous contents
- Site location
- Access arrangements
- Known residues or contamination
- Whether confined-space entry may be required
- Operational restrictions or shutdown windows
If you have any photographs or previous maintenance records, this can also be helpful in the planning stage.
Is this service suitable for domestic oil tanks?
This service is for commercial and industrial tanks, process vessels and associated equipment. It does not cover domestic heating-oil tank cleaning.
Contact us with details of your commercial or industrial tank so we can assess the cleaning and waste-management requirements.
Can drone tank inspections reduce the need for scaffolding?
Yes, in many cases. Drone-supported inspections can examine difficult-to-access areas using HD cameras, LIDAR, 3D imaging and other inspection equipment. This can reduce or remove the need for extensive scaffolding and access platforms, helping to lower access costs, shorten project times and minimise confined-space entry. The most appropriate inspection method will depend on the tank, its condition and the required scope.
What does a CSG storage tank inspection include?
The inspection can assess areas including the tank shell, roof, floor, seams and other internal or external surfaces for corrosion, damage or structural deterioration. Depending on the tank and inspection requirements, this may include detailed visual inspection, ultrasonic thickness testing, HD cameras, LIDAR and 3D imaging. We will confirm the appropriate scope before work begins.
Can tank testing be combined with cleaning and waste removal?
CSG can empty and clean the tank, remove and manage residues, complete the inspection and provide practical recommendations following the assessment. Combining these services can reduce the number of suppliers involved and help move the project efficiently from preparation through to inspection and waste treatment.
How often should a storage tank be inspected?
Inspection intervals should be set by a competent assessor using the tank’s design, contents, condition, operating history and applicable standards. Routine checks, external inspections and internal inspections may require different schedules.
Review the programme when conditions change, and investigate visible corrosion, leaks, staining or damaged coatings without waiting for the next scheduled inspection.
Will the tank need to be taken out of service before cleaning?
We agree the tank’s required operating condition before work starts. Depending on its contents and the cleaning method, the project may require emptying, isolation or a planned shutdown.
Tell us about operational constraints so we can confirm the necessary preparation, responsibilities and safety arrangements before scheduling the work.
Get a Free Waste Management Audit
The easiest way to start improving your waste management is with a Free Waste Management Audit from CSG. Our team will assess your current waste streams, identify opportunities to reduce costs and make practical recommendations to improve how you manage your waste.
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Discuss Your Industrial Tank Cleaning Requirements
Tell us about your commercial or industrial tanks, their current or previous contents and the postcode of your site. Include approximate capacities and the purpose of the work, where known. Our team can assess cleaning, residue removal and any inspection, testing or decommissioning requirements as part of an agreed project scope.
For urgent enquiries, call 0800 011 6600.