Commercial LPG tanks, sited and set up properly.
Above-ground or below-ground, the right tank in the right place makes everything else easier. We’ll help you plan it.
Independent, family-run LPG supplier near York since 1988
Tank options
Above ground or below ground.
Both options store LPG safely. The best choice depends on your site, space and how the tank will look.
Comparing options
Which tank suits your site?
| Above ground | Below ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Visible on site; can be screened | Only the access cover is visible |
| Installation | Concrete base and pipework | Excavation, backfill and pipework, so more groundwork |
| Space | Needs safety distances around the tank | Can reduce the space taken up above ground |
| Access | Easy to inspect | Inspected through the access cover |
| Good for | Most farms, factories and commercial yards | Venues, hotels, holiday sites and sensitive settings |
Every installation must follow LGUK Codes of Practice, including Code of Practice 1 for bulk LPG storage. We’ll talk you through what applies to your site.
Choosing a location
Where your tank can go.
Safe distances
Tanks must be set back from buildings, boundaries, drains and sources of ignition. The distance depends on the tank and site.
Tanker access
Our tanker needs to get close enough for the delivery hose to reach, on a suitable surface.
Firm, level base
Above-ground tanks sit on a concrete base; below-ground tanks need suitable ground for excavation.
Pipework route
The shorter and simpler the route to your appliances, the better. A Gas Safe registered engineer connects your appliances.
Installation
Installation, planned around you.
Planning a new supply? We’ll help you get the right tank in the right place, safely and with minimal disruption to your business.
- Site assessment. We talk through your site, your gas use and where a tank could go, and visit where needed.
- Specification. We recommend the tank type and position, and explain the groundwork needed.
- Preparation. The base or excavation is prepared and pipework planned.
- Installation. The tank is delivered, positioned and commissioned.
- First fill and monitoring. We fill your tank, set up remote monitoring and plan your deliveries.
Everything is carried out according to LGUK Codes of Practice by our highly trained staff and engineers. We’ll explain who does what, including any work by your own contractors, before anything starts.
Safety and maintenance
Keeping your tank safe.
Keep the area clear
No vegetation, rubbish, stored materials or parked vehicles around the tank.
Protect from vehicles
Barriers may be needed where vehicles move near a tank.
Report damage
Tell us straight away about damage, corrosion or anything that doesn’t look right.
Is your tank or cylinder leaking? Act now.
Turn off the supply at the tank if safe to do so, avoid flames and switches, then call our emergency number, 01759 361810. Call out fees apply if there is no issue with the tank or cylinders. Read our safety advice.
For commercial customers
Switching your business gas is on us.
We’ll cover your outgoing tank uplift fees with up to £1,000 in account credit.
Account credit
up to£1,000
towards your outgoing supplier's tank uplift fees
Bulk commercial customers only, with a minimum usage of 20,000 litres per year. We’ll cover the outgoing supplier’s tank uplift fees up to a total value of £1,000, paid as credit on your Rectory Gas Supplies customer account. Terms apply.
Get a quick quote
Discuss your LPG tank requirements.
Three quick steps and one of our team will be in touch to talk through your options.
- Tell us about your site and how you use gas.
- We talk it through and arrange a site visit if needed.
- We recommend the right tank and set-up.
Prefer to talk?
01759 371 305
Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm
- 1What you need
- 2Your supply
- 3Your details
Step 1 of 3: What you need
FAQs
LPG tank questions.
Common questions about commercial LPG tanks.
It depends on how much gas you use, how often you want deliveries and the space you have. We’ll recommend a size once we understand your site and usage.
Yes, below-ground tanks are an option where space or appearance is a concern. They need more groundwork, so we’ll explain what is involved for your site.
Tank arrangements vary, so we’ll explain exactly how ours work as part of your quote. Talk to us about your options.
Usually not for a standard commercial tank, but it can depend on the site, for example listed buildings or conservation areas. Check with your local planning authority if you are unsure.
Tanks are sited and installed to LGUK Codes of Practice and inspected and maintained in line with industry requirements. Keep the area around the tank clear and report any damage to us.
Use our quick quote form or call us on 01759 371 305, Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm. Tell us your site postcode, what you use gas for and roughly how much, and we’ll do the rest.