Industrial Tank Cleaning
Tank Cleaning for Crude, Wastewater, Asphalt and More
Safe, efficient and compliant cleaning of storage tanks, process vessels and reservoirs — with advanced tooling, trained confined-space crews and compliant disposal of what comes out.
What we do
From sludge removal to a clean, inspection-ready tank
Over time, storage tanks collect sludge, sediment and product residue that reduce capacity, corrode the shell and make inspection impossible. FGH tank cleaning removes that build-up safely, so the tank can be inspected, repaired, recommissioned or changed to a new product.
We clean crude oil, wastewater, asphalt and bitumen, chemical and water tanks using a combination of hydro blasting, industrial vacuum recovery and manual entry by confined-space trained crews. Every job ends with a clean tank, documented disposal of the removed material and a formal handover.
How we work
Our tank cleaning process
Every FGH job follows the same disciplined sequence — scope it properly, control the risk, do the work, and hand it back documented.
Isolation & gas-freeing
The tank is isolated, drained and ventilated. Atmosphere is tested before any entry.
Bulk removal
Industrial vacuum units lift the bulk sludge and liquid residue out of the tank.
Wall & floor cleaning
Hydro blasting and manual cleaning strip remaining residue from the shell, roof and floor.
Inspection & handover
The clean tank is inspected with you, disposal paperwork is issued and the tank is handed back.
What's included
Tank cleaning services
Safe, efficient and compliant cleaning of storage tanks, process vessels and reservoirs — with advanced tooling, trained confined-space crews and compliant disposal of what comes out.
Crude oil & fuel tanks
Sludge removal and degassing for inspection, repair or product change.
Wastewater & effluent tanks
Desludging of reservoirs, clarifiers and treatment tanks to restore capacity.
Asphalt & bitumen tanks
Removal of hardened product using heated and high-pressure methods.
Chemical & process vessels
Cleaning and decontamination of reactors, mixers and storage vessels.
Confined-space entry
Permit-controlled manual entry with gas monitoring, rescue cover and PPE.
Sludge transport & disposal
Recovered sludge is transported and disposed of with full documentation.
Industries we serve
Where our tank cleaning teams work
Operational reliability is non-negotiable. We bring the expertise and equipment to match.
FAQ
Tank Cleaning questions, answered
How long does a tank clean take?
It depends on tank size, the product and the amount of sludge. After a site visit we give you a clear programme so the tank can be scheduled into your maintenance window.
Do you clean tanks that still contain product?
Tanks must be drained before cleaning starts. We can assist with pumping out remaining product and recovering it for reuse or disposal.
Is confined-space entry included?
Yes. Our crews are trained for permit-controlled confined-space work, with gas monitoring, rescue standby and the required PPE.
What happens to the sludge?
It is recovered by vacuum, transported by our certified fleet and disposed of at a licensed facility, with documentation provided for your records.
Related services
Often combined with tank cleaning
Hydro Blasting
Expert hydroblasting for surface, tube and line cleaning on industrial sites across South Africa.
Learn more →Industrial Vacuum Services
High-power vacuum trucks that safely clean and recover sludge, slurry, powders and liquids from plants, tanks, pits and sumps.
Learn more →Hazardous & General Waste Transport
Compliant collection, transport and disposal of hazardous and general waste across South Africa.
Learn more →Need tank cleaning on your site?
Tell us about the job and we’ll scope, quote and schedule it — with the safety, quality and reliability your operation demands.