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Retrofits and Repairs

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Summary

Paso Robles Tank performs API 653 inspections, repairs, retrofits, and recoatings to bring aboveground storage tanks back into compliance — from floating-roof seals and bottom replacements to seismic upgrades, jacking, and full rebuilds. Emergency repairs are available 24/7, backed by API 653, STI-SP-001, NACE I–III, and AWS QC-1 certified inspectors. We also handle tank demolitions and relocations for bolted, concrete, and welded tanks.

We do much more than build great tanks — we also solve problems

Paso Robles Tank is a full-service tank contractor whose staff and field crews have culminated hundreds of years of new tank fabrication, civil construction, coating, repairs, and maintenance experience. Our professionally trained, certified inspectors and experienced workforce are qualified to perform tank inspections, repairs, and maintenance that bring your tanks into compliance and many years of safe performance. From minor repairs to major retrofits or rebuilds, we have the expertise and technology to resolve your challenges with the most cost-effective solution.

Spiral stairway retrofit on a storage tank
A spiral stairway retrofit — one of many API 653 modifications PRT performs.

Emergency repairs available 24/7.

Our specialties

  • Project management and turnkey retrofits
  • Optimized tank operating capacity
  • Bottom / shell / roof repairs & replacements
  • Floating roof seals & roof drains installation
  • Seismic upgrades; anchoring, jacking & leveling
  • Piping connections
  • In-service tank seal inspections, repairs & replacements
  • In-house engineering & drafting
  • Shop & field abrasive blasting, painting & coatings
  • Shop fabrication services
  • Internal & external floating roof repairs & replacements

API 653 repairs, retrofits & recoatings

  • Floating roof seal repairs & replacements
  • Bottom repairs & replacements
  • Flush cleanouts
  • Mono- & multi-bolt shell manways
  • Spiral stairways
  • Heating coils
  • Roof & shell venting
  • Seismic upgrades and lightning protection
  • Internal mixing systems (passive, static, baffles)
  • Interior & exterior ladders
  • Tank shell nozzles
  • Foundation replacements
  • Halo / bull ring upgrades and tank jacking

Demolitions & removals

  • Tank demolitions — bolted, concrete & welded tanks
  • Tank relocations — bolted & welded tanks

Certifications & inspections

  • API 653 Certified Inspectors
  • STI-SP-001 Inspectors
  • NACE Levels I–II–III Inspectors
  • Certified, licensed & insured engineering team
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist
  • AWS QC-1 Certified Welding Inspector
  • EN-385 trained staff
  • Certified Tiered I–II Rescue Team
  • SSPC QP-2 Lead Certified Coatings Removal Team
  • API Certified Tank Entry Personnel
  • PICS, ISNetworld, PEC, SWLA Certified

Industries served

Refineries, mining, power, pipelines, defense & military, asphalt, food & beverage, transportation, thermal energy storage, petrochemical, and pulp & paper.

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