I recently switched from oil heating to heat pumps and had my old oil tank removed because it was leaking. The crew took out a standard 275-gallon tank, but they chopped off the legs, which are steel pipes embedded into my basement's concrete. Now, I have these pipe stubs sticking out and I'm wondering if it's typical for them to leave those behind. Is that considered an incomplete job? Additionally, how can I remove these stubs to make the surface flat for flooring installation?
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I’d recommend using a sawzall or even a hacksaw to cut them lower. If you’re worried about the concrete, put down some duct tape to protect it. As for it being an incomplete job, unless you had an agreement that they’d cut them flush, I wouldn’t stress too much. They removed the tank without causing damage, so it sounds like a successful job to me!
Hey! It’s hard to say what's normal for those crews, but it’s pretty common for them to leave the stubs. If you want to trim them down, a grinder should do the trick. Just be careful!