Service Overview
We supply propane tanks factory direct and deliver them nationwide. Installation itself must be carried out by a licensed propane installer in your area, working to NFPAÂ 58 and your local code - this page explains what that work involves so you know what to expect and what to ask for.
Whether it is a residential underground tank for home heating or a large above-ground commercial tank, tell us about your site when you order and we will make sure the tank you buy is the right one for it. Call us on (210) 570-4603 if you want to talk it through first.
Our Installation Process
We follow a proven 4-step process to ensure every installation is completed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Site Assessment
Tell us about the site when you order. The licensed local installer we arrange confirms the tank location, the setbacks your local code requires, and the access a delivery truck needs.
Delivery
Your tank ships by freight from the nearest of our nine US yards and is delivered curbside to your property with liftgate service, on an appointment the carrier books with you.
Professional Installation
The licensed installer we arrange sets the tank, fits the first-stage regulator and gas line, and leak-tests every joint. Underground installation includes the excavation, bedding and backfill.
Final Inspection
Every joint is leak-tested and the work is documented for your propane supplier, who checks the system before making the first fill.
What Installation Involves
Every site is different, but a compliant propane tank installation follows the same four stages. Your installer confirms the details against local code before any work starts.
Site assessment
Confirm setback distances from buildings, property lines and ignition sources, and check truck access for delivery.
Base preparation
Above ground tanks need a level, stable pad. Underground tanks need a correctly sized excavation and cathodic protection.
Placement and connection
The tank is set, the regulator and gas line are fitted, and every joint is leak-tested before the system is charged.
Inspection and sign-off
Your installer documents the work for your authority having jurisdiction and your propane supplier before first fill.
Propane tank installation cost by size
The fixed-price installation add-on offered with each tank size, from the lowest-priced tank at that size. Above ground installation covers a level pad, setting the tank at code-compliant setbacks, the first-stage regulator, up to 25 ft of gas line and a leak test. Underground installation also covers excavation, bedding, backfill, the anode bag and the dome. Permits and the first propane fill are not included.
| Tank size | Above ground installation | Underground installation |
|---|---|---|
| 120 gallon | $850.00 | $1,600.00 |
| 250 gallon | $1,150.00 | $1,950.00 |
| 320 gallon | $1,150.00 | - |
| 325 gallon | $1,150.00 | - |
| 500 gallon | $1,450.00 | $2,400.00 |
| 1000 gallon | $1,950.00 | $4,400.00 |
Large commercial tanks are quoted for the site. See how much a propane tank costs for the whole bill, or underground versus above ground.
Propane tank installation - common questions
- How much does propane tank installation cost?
- Most of our tanks offer professional installation as a fixed-price add-on at checkout, and the price depends on capacity and on whether the tank goes above ground or underground. The table on this page lists the add-on at each size. Underground installation includes the excavation, bedding and backfill in standard ground. Permits, gas line beyond 25 ft and the first propane fill are not included.
- What are the requirements for installing a propane tank?
- A licensed propane installer sets the tank to NFPA 58 and your local code, which govern the pad or excavation, the distances from buildings, property lines and ignition sources, and the pressure test before the first fill. Your installer confirms the placement with your local authority having jurisdiction before work starts.
- Can I install a propane tank myself?
- No. Installation must be carried out by a licensed propane installer in your area, working to NFPA 58 and your local code. We arrange a licensed local installer when you add installation at checkout.
- Do you install propane tanks for generators?
- The installer sets the tank and fits the first-stage regulator and up to 25 ft of gas line. Connecting appliances, including a generator, and any gas line beyond 25 ft are outside the fixed price. Generac, for one, specifies a minimum 250 gallon tank for its home standby generators.
- Who fills the tank after installation?
- Every tank ships empty. Add a first fill to your order and a licensed local propane supplier we arrange makes it after the tank is installed and passes its leak check - or use a licensed supplier of your choice. Ordering tank, installation and first fill together saves 10%.