Tank demolition & dismantling

On terminals and in the (petro)chemical sector, storage tanks measure tens of metres across. A roof that can no longer be repaired after major maintenance, a tank due for replacement, or an installation that must be partly preserved — DCC removes tank roofs and complete tanks, often retaining whatever is still usable.

What we can do

• Remove or replace floating roofs (including double-deck) and fixed roofs
• Demolish complete tanks — retaining the base, or retaining the wall
• Phased dismantling that keeps usable parts (base, wall rings, spiral staircase) intact
• Work alongside operating installations and other contractors, with tight planning
• Handle contamination and fire risk: adapted cutting plans, cold cutting where needed

Preserve where possible

Not every tank has to come down entirely. Often a large part is still perfectly usable — a recently replaced base, the lower wall rings, the spiral staircase. What stays is determined in advance together with the client — based on the requirements and wishes — and we tailor the demolition method to it. That saves you the cost of a rebuild you don’t need.

Safety at every cut

Demolishing a roof or wall ring releases forces; with a vacuum defect a tank can even implode. That is why we work with pre-cut sections, lifting cranes, additional bracing and fall protection, and lift critical parts out under control. Contaminated compartments — where flammable product has penetrated — are not cut with a torch; there we adapt the plan.