Small tanker heating oil delivery is designed for homes that are harder to reach with a standard fuel tanker. It can be useful for rural properties, narrow lanes, tight driveways and homes with restricted access to the oil tank.
If access is limited, it is important to tell your fuel supplier before placing your order.
What Is a Small Tanker Delivery?
A small tanker is a smaller delivery vehicle used where a standard tanker may struggle to access the property safely.
Small tankers are often used for:
- Narrow country lanes
- Tight village roads
- Steep or narrow driveways
- Properties with limited turning space
- Homes with restricted tank access
- Rural or remote locations
When Might I Need a Small Tanker?
You may need a small tanker if larger vehicles cannot get close enough to your heating oil tank.
This may apply if:
- Your property is down a narrow lane
- There are low branches or tight bends
- There is limited space to turn
- Your driveway is steep or uneven
- Your tank is far from the road
- Previous deliveries have had access issues
What Should I Tell My Supplier?
When ordering, explain any access problems clearly.
Useful details include:
- Road width
- Driveway width
- Turning space
- Low bridges or overhanging trees
- Steep slopes
- Locked gates
- Distance from tanker parking to the tank
- Whether previous tankers have struggled
This helps your supplier choose the right vehicle for the delivery.
How to Prepare for Delivery
Before your small tanker delivery:
- Unlock gates
- Move vehicles
- Clear the route to the tank
- Cut back overhanging branches if needed
- Keep pets indoors
- Remove trip hazards
- Check your tank has enough space for the order
Can Small Tankers Deliver Less Oil?
Small tankers can often help with difficult access, but minimum order amounts may still apply. Check this when placing your order.
Need a Small Tanker Delivery?
Barton Petroleum can advise whether a small tanker is suitable for your property and help arrange a heating oil delivery where access is limited.