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Oil Spill Clean-Up Service
Our experienced technicians are available nationwide, day and night, 365 days a year to deal with any oil spill in any environment. If it’s an emergency, we can be on site within a matter of hours.
With our state-of-the-art equipment and professional expertise, we can quickly make the site safe again.
Whether you require assistance with the clean-up of a kerosene spill, a transformer oil spill, a gasoline spill, a diesel spill or a hydraulic oil spill, we can help. Our specialist technicians can rapidly and safely eradicate all traces of the oil, and dispose of the hazardous waste while causing minimal disruption. They have many years of experience providing our oil spill cleaning services to domestic, commercial and industrial customers.
We can also tend to any kind of oil spill, whether it’s an environmental spill that is in on soil or land, or has entered a body of water, or a standard spill on a hard surface. The former can have serious consequences if not dealt with immediately, including harming wildlife, limiting the growth of plants and trees, and contaminating water supplies.
Call us on 0208 066 0360 to find out how we can help. Wherever you are based in the UK, we can be on site within several hours.
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Our oil spill cleaning treatment process
Step 1 Contact
You can book your free oil spill cleaning survey appointment via phone, email or on our website.
We'll contact you to discuss your requirements, providing an overview of what to expect as well as a realistic estimation of total costs.
We'll arrange for your local team to carry out a survey at a time convenient to you.
Step 2 Quote
Adhering to health and safety protocols, one of our technicians will visit the site and assess the level of damage.
We'll then be able to make a professional recommendation as to the most effective method for your situation and answer any questions regarding the cleaning. You will get a free, comprehensive quote for the work.
Our technicians will also undertake a thorough risk assessment to avoid any unforeseen issues arising during the cleaning.
Step 3 Cleaning
We promise to arrive promptly wearing full uniform, including ID badges, and adhere to health and safety protocols throughout.
We'll complete the oil spill cleaning service per the survey, ensuring all health and safety obligations are considered. Any waste will be taken off-site and disposed of correctly.
Once finished, our technicians will review and document all work carried out. We'll always check you're happy before leaving the site.
Emergency Hotline
0208 066 0360
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
When calling please have
the following ready:
- Your Name
- Company Name (if applicable)
- Site Postcode
- The problem you're having
- Email Address
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Oil Spill Cleaning FAQs
The basics
Can I clean up an oil spill myself?
You should never attempt to clean up an oil spill yourself.
- Oil is very dangerous to be exposed to. If you try to clean it up, you may inhale its toxic fumes or get some on your skin which can lead to serious health problems. Exposure to kerosene, for example, can lead to comas, heart and lung problems and skin burns.
- Some types of oil are flammable, like kerosene and petrol, and pose a fire hazard. They must be cleaned up thoroughly and quickly or the site could continue to be dangerous.
- You could make the spill worse. Digging up oil that’s sunk into soil, for example, may cause it to go down further into the ground which will make clean up longer and more challenging. Using detergents on an environmental spill can also cause more pollution.
- The waste will need to be disposed at a hazardous waste collection site. Disposing of hazardous waste is best left to professionals who understand all the relevant regulations and can do it safely.
What should you do if oil goes down a drain?
You should never pour oil down the drain, nor throw it in the bin. It must be disposed at a specialist facility in a particular way for the specific type of oil.
If oil does go down the drain, we can help. Our specialist technicians can quickly remove the oil from your drains and dispose of the oil correctly.
Can you clean up kerosene spills?
Yes – we have lots of experience cleaning up kerosene spills on domestic, commercial and industrial properties. This includes environmental kerosene spills and standard spills.
What size of spills do you cover?
We cover all sizes of oil spills. Naturally, some incidents may take longer for us to clean up than others.
How does an oil spill damage the environment?
Oil spills have the potential to cause irreversible and devastating effects on the environment long after the spill has occurred. Marine and general wildlife can be harmed or killed by oil, either by being coated in it or poisoning them.
The ocean and above-water surfaces are at risk of becoming polluted or near-destroyed by an oil spill. Its impact on local habitats can disrupt the ecosystem forever.
Technologies used
Will the chemicals used to clean the oil cause further environmental damage?
Though our chemicals should be carefully administered, they'll cause no further damage to the environment. We aim to make our procedures as eco-friendly as possible.
Estimates and charges
Will the scale of the oil spill be reflected in the cost of the clean up?
Yes. In order to cover our costs, the extent of the oil spill will be reflected in the proposed cost. Call us today to receive a free no-obligation quote for your personal situation.
Customer care
Will any traces of oil remain after the spill remediation process?
We aim to fully eradicate all remains of oil from the site, leaving no traces behind.
How can I get in touch after the service?
Give our friendly support team a call on 0208 066 0360 to discuss any concerns following the service.
What if I'm not happy with the service?
Our technicians will not leave the site until you are 100% satisfied with the level of service provided.
Our experts can arrive on site within 60 minutes
- COVID-19 secure
- Nationwide coverage, available 24/7
- Able to arrive within 60 minutes of your call
- Free survey provided prior to quotation
- Emergency response team
- Offer a bespoke service designed to suit all your needs
- All technicians hold professional health and safety qualifications, including BICSc, IOSH, IPAF & Safe Contractor
We’re fully accredited
We place best practise, professional expertise and health and safety at the core of our business. We’re fully compliant with all legal obligations. You can view a list of our accreditations below, or visit our Health & Safety page for more information.
No matter the kind of oil that has spilled nor where it has spilled, our oil spill specialists can deploy a bespoke plan of action to make the area safe again.
If it’s a standard spill (the oil has spilled on a hard surface), our technicians will:
- Contain the spill immediately and perform an on-site assessment of the spill and its environmental impact
- Use specialised methods to identify the type of oil that has spilled
- Remove surface oil and utilise an industrial-grade agent on surface contamination and drainage implications
- Deep clean the area with our state-of-the-art technology
- Contain any waste securely for off-site disposal
- Issue you a decontamination certificate to confirm your site is safe again
If it’s an environmental spill (the oil has spilled on soil or land, or in water), they will:
- Contain the spill immediately and allocate you a dedicated spill manager who will stay with you throughout the clean up process
- If a heating oil tank is leaking, extract any remaining oil from it and place down protection absorbents to prevent further spread of the oil
- Bring an environmental consultant on site to sample and test the soil, and decide on the phases of work required to clean up the spill
- Carry out the works which are overseen and validated by the environmental consultant
- Test the area to ensure all traces of oil are gone and place any residue aside for proper disposal
- Issue you a decontamination certificate to ensure your site is safe again
- Restore the affected area to how it was before the spill by reinstating the soil
What you should do when oil spills…
On your residential property:
- Contact an emergency response oil spill clean up company, like ICE Cleaning, immediately to undertake spill containment and an on-site assessment
- If the oil has spilled on soil or land, or has gone into a body of water like a pond, stream, or river contact the Environment Agency on their 24-hour emergency hotline: 0800 80 70 60
- Contact your insurer
In the workplace:
- Raise the alarm and call appropriate authorities
- Evacuate the site
- Take roll call to identify any missing persons
- Wear gloves, masks, boots, and other PPE if you must re-enter the area
- Contain and control the source of the spill with absorbent materials where safe
- Cover nearby drains to prevent spread to local water supplies or environmental contamination
Our experienced technicians can respond to all types of oil spills no matter the location or environment.
From a minor oil spill to a major industrial disaster, we can deal with any emergency. We can carry out clean-up in many kinds of settings, such as:
- Underground
- In freshwater
- On soil
- In the ocean
- Pavement or other
Why you must act quickly during an oil spill
If left long enough, oil can leave behind a nasty stain and damage surfaces. Or, if it’s an environmental spill, can lead to pollution and have serious impacts on the local environment. The longer it is left to fester, the more challenging it is to remove, as well. You must call a professional oil spillage clean-up team immediately to eradicate any hazards.
Oil is also very dangerous to be exposed to. Depending on the location of the oil spill, people could be at risk slipping and falling, drowning and heat-related illnesses. Exposure to a spill may result in the following symptoms:
- Coughing
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Memory loss
- Fatigue
- Confusion
Thorough, prompt clean up of a spill is essential to protect your health and the environment, minimise damage to your property and if you run a business, resume operations as soon as possible.
We offer environmental consultancy when we respond to environmental spills
After our specialist technicians contain the spill to limit its spread and minimise the contamination of the environment, we’ll bring an environmental consultant on site to assess the damage caused by the spill and determine the best course of action to clean up the oil.
They’re an impartial party that can give you peace of mind our team are fully aware of all the impacts of the spill, and will oversee every stage of clean up to ensure we do it thoroughly and in an eco-friendly way with the local ecosystem in mind.
All our solutions and tools comply with the necessary environmental laws and protections in place, as well. We will also work with the Environment Agency to provide updates and reports to ensure you are compliant.
Our specialist technicians are fully trained in oil spill remediation
To ensure all individuals involved in the oil spillage clean-up service are safe, we make it mandatory for all our teams to go through detailed safety training. Some of the key aspects of the sessions include:
- Following instructions and having a high level of understanding of the decontamination process when an oil spill is involved.
- Thoroughly understand the health hazards that can occur from an oil spill if proper personal protective equipment is not worn, and safety precautions are out in place.
- A complete briefing on the emergency procedures under the site-specific health and safety plan (HASP).
- A high understanding of what duties need to be performed and in what order to ensure significant effective results.
- Knowledge to not handle any unmarked or unlabelled containers.
- Complete knowledge of warning labels such as NFPA 704M that can often be found on chemical containers that are being used.
How to prevent a kerosene spill
If you own and use heating oil tank for your home or commercial property, you will be responsible for any damages caused by a spill. Kerosene spills can be especially devastating as so much oil is stored in the tanks and they are usually kept outside so most are environmental spills.
Although there are many perks to owning a heating oil tank, it requires extensive maintenance. There are lots of ways to stop kerosene spills occurring including:
- Keeping it in an enclosed space or a concrete slab or tray
- Having CCTV monitor your tank for spillages
- Position tanks far aways from drains and bodies of water
- Inspect tanks and pipes for leaks and damage once a month
- Have your boiler and tank services once a year
- Monitor oil usage – a sudden increase indicates a leak
- Have underground tanks leak tested at the recommended intervals – if it’s over 20 years old, have it leak tested every year
Get in touch with us today
Give us a call on 0208 066 0360 or send an email to enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk to find out how we can help you. We can be on-site to carry out the oil spill cleaning within a few hours in cases of emergency.
