SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Different assets. The same need for independent evidence.
Protective coating requirements vary significantly between environments, structures and asset types. Paint Inspection Ltd combines specialist coating knowledge with practical site experience to help clients understand condition, control quality and make informed maintenance decisions. Our experience covers major transport infrastructure, bridges and structures, marine environments, industrial assets and specialist protective coating systems throughout the UK.
01 / RAIL
Independent coating support for the rail environment.
Paint Inspection Ltd supports rail infrastructure projects with coating condition surveys, independent inspection, testing and technical advice from initial assessment through to completion of maintenance works.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Coating condition surveys
Bridge and structure inspections
Pre-maintenance surveys
Surface preparation inspection
Coating application inspection
Dry film thickness testing
Adhesion and specialist coating testing
Coating sampling and analysis
Ultrasonic thickness testing where required
Specification and documentation review
Inspection during possessions and maintenance works
Final acceptance reporting
02 / HIGHWAYS
Protecting bridges and highway infrastructure.
We provide independent protective coating inspection and technical support for highway structures undergoing assessment, repair and maintenance, helping asset owners verify coating quality and understand long-term condition.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Highway bridge coating surveys
Structural steel coating assessment
Corrosion and defect mapping
Surface preparation inspection
Environmental monitoring
Coating application inspection
Dry film thickness measurement
Adhesion and specialist testing
Maintenance programme inspection
Independent final inspection and acceptance
03 / BRIDGES & STRUCTURES
Evidence-led decisions for ageing structures.
From historic structures to major modern infrastructure, our surveys and inspections help establish coating condition, identify deterioration and provide the technical evidence required to plan maintenance effectively.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Protective coating condition surveys
Corrosion assessment
Coating thickness measurement
Defect mapping
Adhesion testing
Coating sampling and analysis
Ultrasonic steel thickness testing where required
Maintenance prioritisation
Repair recommendations
Inspection during refurbishment works
04 / MARINE
Coating expertise in demanding marine environments.
Marine and coastal assets face some of the most aggressive environments for protective coatings. We provide independent assessment, inspection and testing to support effective corrosion protection and maintenance planning.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Marine structure coating surveys
Jetties, piers and landing structures
Corrosion assessment
Coating breakdown assessment
Surface preparation inspection
Soluble salt testing
Environmental monitoring
Coating application inspection
Dry film thickness measurement
Maintenance and repair recommendations
05 / ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL
Independent assurance for industrial coating systems.
Paint Inspection Ltd provides independent inspection and technical support for protective coating systems used on industrial plant, fabricated steelwork, process equipment and other demanding assets.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Fabrication and vendor inspection
Protective coating inspection
Surface preparation assessment
Environmental monitoring
Coating thickness testing
Adhesion testing
Coating failure investigation
Specification and ITP review
Product and system compliance checks
Final inspection and reporting
06 / BUILDINGS & FIRE PROTECTION
Inspection where coating performance is safety-critical.
We support projects involving protective and specialist coating systems on buildings and structural steelwork, including intumescent fire protection systems where correct preparation, application and thickness are critical to performance.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Structural steel coating inspection
Intumescent coating inspection
Surface preparation assessment
Primer compatibility review
Wet and dry film thickness measurement
Application monitoring
Defect assessment
Specification review
Remedial inspection
Final acceptance reporting
CROSS-SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Independent expertise wherever coatings protect critical assets.
Our approach remains independent of manufacturer, applicator and contractor. We assess the evidence, report what we find and provide practical technical guidance to support better decisions.
30+ Years’ Experience
UK-Wide Coverage
ICorr & AMPP/NACE Level 3
Independent Third-Party Inspection
Improving Quality, Reducing Costs
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Inspection expertise in the field.
Gatwick Airport – Pier 3
Protective coating technical support and full-time inspection during a major maintenance programme.
Ponts Mill Viaduct
Coating inspections and testing through the entire works programme, assessment, testing and full reporting. As well as technical support.
Southport Pier
Detailed condition assessment supporting future maintenance and replacement planning.
NEED SECTOR-SPECIFIC SUPPORT?
Talk to us about your asset or project.
From a single coating problem to a major maintenance programme, speak directly to our technical team about the inspection, surveying or testing support you need.
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