The History of DP Fuel Tank Services
DP Fuel Tank Services has supported the UK fuels industry for nearly 60 years. What began as a small family-run tank cleaning company in Surrey has developed into a specialist commercial fuel tank contractor operating across the UK.
Throughout that time, the business has remained within the Plumb family while expanding its expertise across fuel tank cleaning, removal, excavation, decommissioning and associated infrastructure services.
1966 — David Plumb & Co Ltd Is Founded
David Plumb established David Plumb & Co Ltd in 1966 after leaving his previous employment to start an independent tank cleaning business. The company was initially operated from the family’s semi-detached home in Coulsdon, Surrey.
1971 — Moving to Lower Kingswood
In 1971, David and his family took over the tenancy of a service station in Lower Kingswood, Surrey, on the A217.
Alongside the operating forecourt, car sales and vehicle repairs, the site’s land and outbuildings provided the growing business with space for its specialist tank cleaning vehicles, equipment and operations.
1987 — The Second Generation Joins
David’s daughter, Kathy Plumb, joined the family business in 1987, helping to continue its development and growing reputation within the fuels industry.
1991 — Nigel Plumb Joins the Business
Nigel Plumb joined the company in 1991. Following David’s retirement, Kathy and Nigel took over responsibility for leading the business as company directors.
2009 — Becoming DP Fuel Tank Services
After trading as David Plumb & Co Ltd for 43 years, the business adopted the DP Fuel Tank Services name to better reflect its growing range of specialist fuel tank capabilities.
2016 — Continuing Under Nigel Plumb
Kathy retired from the company in 2016, with Nigel continuing as managing director and leading the next stage of the business’s development.
Today — Supporting Commercial Sites Across the UK
Today, DP Fuel Tank Services provides specialist commercial and industrial fuel tank services throughout the UK.
While the company has grown significantly since its beginnings in Coulsdon, it remains committed to the principles on which David Plumb built the business: specialist expertise, safe working practices, reliable project delivery and long-term customer relationships.
Nearly 60 Years of Specialist Experience
From a family home in Coulsdon to commercial fuel tank projects throughout the UK, DP Fuel Tank Services has continued to adapt while retaining the specialist knowledge developed across nearly six decades.
