We wash the encasements whenever they become soiled.

Sandy

I have first hand experience in a property that was affected by Sandy. 

In general your team should consist of an Attorney, Surveyor, Soil Analyst, Geologist, Environmental Engineer, Planner, Real Estate Agent, Developer and Builder.

Can you find company to do a soil bore test.. 

A couple of years ago after hurricanes such as Katrina, Sandy etc. the gov decided to end the subsidies b/c the program is in bad shape.

Yes, I do.In fact, I've been on both sides, having intentionally allowed a property with soil defects go to tax sale in order to collect the surplus overbid funds (made $125,000 net profit on that play).Tax Title Service is in the risk business.

Usually a lot of what we find is regular wear-and-tear type stuff that we don't charge back, or often foundation related (our Texas soils move so much, the foundations shift and cause all manner of problems inside the house). 

The issue is, that property had contaminated soil and the seller decided not to sell anymore, and I'm assuming this one does as well because of how close it is.

There are no signs that the tank has any issues (no visible oil in the soil at the surface and no smell of residual oil in the area), and I'm worried that a soil test is only going to cause unnecessary costs.