Everything settles
eventually
Tanks and vessels quietly do the heavy lifting on any industrial site. Over time, solids settle out, residues stick to internal surfaces and access points choke up. We extract material, wash down internal surfaces and remove waste safely — ready for inspection, maintenance or a change of duty.
Industrial tank cleaning is the planned removal of liquids, sludge and deposits from storage tanks and process vessels to keep them safe and effective.
or man-entry
Tanks and vessels we clean
- Wastewater and effluent storage tanks
- Balance tanks, wet wells and pumping stations
- Sludge tanks, settlement tanks, lagoons and pits
- Process and chemical storage tanks
- Fuel, oil and diesel storage tanks
- Digester tanks
A typical job
- Site survey / submit RAMs
- Attending site to:
- Pump out remaining liquids and sludge by vacuum tanker
- High-pressure water jetting to loosen and wash off residues
- Collecting all waste and transferring it off site
Remote tank cleaning
Best where internal access is limited or conditions are particularly harsh. Uses high-pressure water jetting with fixed or rotating heads and lances. Removes need for confined space entry.
Man-entry / CSE
Used when deposits are stubborn, internal fittings are complex or a close visual inspection is required. Carried out by confined-space trained operatives with the relevant PPE, gas monitoring, rescue cover and permits to work.
How the job runs
Assessment and planning
Safety and documentation
Set-up and mobilisation
Cleaning and waste removal
Disposal and hand-back
What we’ll
ask you
Telcoss Assist takes about a minute. Having these to hand makes the quote faster and more accurate.
- Remote or CSE
- Tank composition — carbon, mild, stainless, plastic or glass lined
- Dimensions — width, height, volume
- What material has been present in the tank
- Waste routing — on site transfer or off site removal
- CSE only — whether you provide standby man and rescue team
- CSE only — whether weld preparation to SA 2.5 standard is required
Why
Telcoss
- Industrial and environmental specialists
- Modern fleet and specialist equipment
- Safety-first culture — confined-space entry trained
- Flexible, project-friendly delivery
Tell us about the job
A few questions and it goes straight to Lewis Southall.