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Underground propane tanks
The tank goes in the ground. All you see in the yard is a small lid.
An underground tank keeps your yard open and the tank out of sight. It is a good fit when you want a larger tank for a generator, a pool heater or the whole house, without a tank in view.
What the job includes
- A free site visit and a written quote, with above-ground and underground options side by side.
- The Sunshine 811 call before we dig, so buried utility lines are marked.
- Digging, then setting and anchoring the tank to the propane code (NFPA 58).
- The gas line from the tank to your appliances, pressure-tested before use.
- The permit and inspections for your address.
- Filling the trench and restoring the yard.
- The first fill of propane.
Underground or above ground?
An above-ground tank needs no digging, so it usually costs less to install. An underground tank stays out of sight. Your quote shows both, so you can compare before you choose.
How it works
Free site visit
We look at the property, where the tank can go and how far the gas line runs, and give you a written quote at the same visit.
Permit and 811
We pull the permit for your address and call Sunshine 811 before any digging.
Install and pressure test
We set the tank, run the line and pressure-test the system before it is used.
Inspection and first fill
The building department inspects the work, and the first fill of propane is included.
Questions about this
Underground or above ground?
We install both. An underground tank is buried, so you only see a small lid in the yard. An above-ground tank needs no digging, so it usually costs less to install. At the site visit we look at your yard and show you both options in your quote.
Do you call 811 before digging?
Yes. Before we dig, we call Sunshine 811 so the underground utility lines (power, water, cable and others) are marked. It is required in Florida, and we take care of it.
What size tank do I need?
Common home tank sizes are 120, 250, 500 and 1,000 gallons. The right size depends on what the gas will run (a generator, pool heater, water heater, range) and how long you want to go between fills. We size the tank for you at the free site visit.
Do I need my HOA’s approval?
Many homeowners associations ask for approval before an outdoor tank goes in, and some have rules on where it sits or how it is screened. Check your HOA’s rules early. For your application, we can give you the tank size, a sketch of where it goes and the product details from your quote. If your HOA does not want a tank in view, an underground tank, where all you see is a small lid, is an option to ask about.
Is it safe? How far from the house?
Propane tanks have to sit set distances from buildings, property lines and anything that could make a spark, under the national propane code (NFPA 58). For example, an above-ground tank of 125 to 500 gallons usually goes at least 10 feet from the house. We pick the exact spot at the site visit so it meets code, and every system is pressure-tested before it is used.
Your price, in writing, at the first visit
The site visit is free. We look at your property and give you the quote right there, in English or Spanish.