Paint & Coating Inspection Across Specialist Industries
Professional Coating Inspection Across the UK & Ireland
MWI Paint Inspection provides independent paint and coating inspection services across a diverse range of industries throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our qualified coating inspectors have experience working in demanding environments where the quality and performance of protective coating systems can be critical to asset protection, corrosion prevention and long-term maintenance.
Our inspection capabilities include ICorr Level 3 paint inspectors, ICorr and NACE coating inspectors, GWO-trained inspectors and ICorr Level 2 fireproofing inspectors, allowing us to provide specialist expertise across industrial, commercial, marine, offshore and infrastructure projects.
From coating condition surveys and third-party inspection to coating specifications, DFT testing and maintenance planning, MWI can provide independent technical support throughout the lifecycle of your protective coating system.
Specialist Paint & Coating Inspection Sectors
Every industry presents different challenges for protective coatings.
Exposure to seawater, chemicals, extreme temperatures, weather, abrasion, heavy industrial environments and fire protection requirements can all influence the type of coating system required and how it should be inspected.
Our experience across multiple industries allows us to understand these different requirements and provide an inspection service appropriate to the asset, coating system and operating environment.
Oil & Gas Paint Inspection
Oil and gas assets operate in some of the most aggressive and corrosive environments encountered by protective coating systems.
Our ICorr Level 3 paint inspectors can provide coating inspection and condition surveys for oil and gas infrastructure, helping clients assess coating performance and manage corrosion risks.
Inspection can support both subsea and topside assets, where effective corrosion protection is essential for maintaining asset condition and extending service life.
Services can include coating condition assessment, surface preparation inspection, coating application inspection, DFT measurement, corrosion assessment and independent reporting.
Subsea Paint & Coating Inspection
Subsea equipment requires high-performance protective coating systems capable of operating in demanding marine environments.
MWI has experience inspecting equipment produced by major global subsea manufacturers, including ESD valves, BOP valves and risers.
Our subsea coating inspection services can provide independent quality assurance throughout the coating process, helping verify that surface preparation, coating application and finished coating systems comply with the required project specification.
For critical equipment destined for subsea service, identifying coating defects before installation can help reduce the risk of future corrosion and premature coating deterioration.
Renewable Energy Coating Inspection
Renewable energy infrastructure presents its own coating and corrosion protection challenges, particularly within the rapidly developing offshore wind sector.
Our GWO-trained coating inspectors can provide professional coating inspection and technical advice across both land-based and offshore renewable energy environments.
Services can include:
- Wind turbine coating inspection
- Offshore wind coating inspection
- Protective coating inspection
- Coating condition surveys
- Corrosion assessment
- Surface preparation inspection
- DFT inspection
- Coating maintenance advice
Whether supporting new construction, maintenance or refurbishment, professional coating inspection can help protect renewable energy assets against premature deterioration.
Marine Coating Inspection & Ship Surveys
Marine vessels are continuously exposed to moisture, salt water, salt spray and other aggressive environmental conditions.
MWI can provide marine coating inspection and coating condition ship surveys to help vessel owners and operators understand the condition of their protective coating systems.
Our marine coating inspection duties are undertaken by appropriately qualified ICorr and NACE paint inspectors.
A marine coating condition survey can identify:
- Coating deterioration
- Corrosion
- Coating breakdown
- Mechanical damage
- Areas requiring repair
- Maintenance priorities
- Future coating requirements
The resulting information can help vessel owners develop planned coating maintenance programmes and protect their assets from corrosion.
Transport & Infrastructure Paint Inspection
Road, rail, bridges and other transport infrastructure frequently require protective coating systems to safeguard structural steel and other assets against corrosion.
MWI provides transport infrastructure paint inspection with an understanding of the operational pressures associated with these projects.
Efficient working practices are particularly important during road closures and railway possessions, where contractors may have a limited window in which to complete preparation, coating and inspection activities.
Our inspectors understand these constraints and work proactively alongside contractors to support optimum production without compromising coating quality.
Inspection services can support:
- Railway infrastructure
- Road infrastructure
- Bridges
- Structural steel
- Gantries
- Associated transport assets
Professional coating inspection can help verify surface preparation, application quality, coating thickness and compliance with the required specification.
Industrial & Commercial Coating Inspection
Industrial and commercial environments can require a broad range of specialist and high-performance coating systems.
The appropriate coating can depend on numerous factors, including chemical exposure, operating temperature, atmospheric conditions, abrasion, moisture and the substrate requiring protection.
Our ICorr Level 3 coating inspectors can provide inspection and technical support for industrial and commercial assets.
We can also assist clients with the development of bespoke preferred coating systems and planned coating maintenance programmes.
Services can include:
- Industrial paint inspection
- Commercial coating inspection
- Coating condition surveys
- Corrosion inspection
- High-performance coating inspection
- Coating specifications
- Independent coating advice
- Maintenance planning
Our independent approach means coating recommendations can be based on the requirements of the asset rather than being tied to a particular coating manufacturer.
Construction & New Build Paint Inspection
Construction projects can involve coatings applied to a wide variety of substrates.
Our construction paint inspection services can cover liquid and protective coatings applied to:
- Floors
- Roofs
- Concrete
- Plaster
- Wood
- Structural steel
- Other construction substrates
Our ICorr inspectors can perform inspections and surveys at different stages of a construction project.
We can provide technical coating advice, assist with specifications and inspect coating application to provide independent assurance that work is being completed in accordance with the relevant project and manufacturer’s specifications.
Early inspection can also help identify preparation or application issues before they result in costly remedial work.
Fire Protective & Intumescent Coating Inspection
Fire protective coatings require specialist inspection because their application and thickness are directly related to the specified coating system.
MWI’s ICorr Level 2 fireproofing inspectors can provide inspection and technical support for fire protective and intumescent coating systems.
Our inspectors can assist with coating systems from primer through to the final coat, helping verify that the specified products are being used and applied appropriately.
Regular inspection of intumescent coatings can include:
- Substrate assessment
- Surface preparation
- Primer inspection
- Environmental monitoring
- Intumescent coating application
- Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurement
- Coating defect identification
- Topcoat inspection
- Specification compliance
- Inspection reporting
Achieving the specified coating thickness is particularly important with intumescent systems, making professional DFT inspection a key part of the quality assurance process.
Coating Condition Surveys Across Multiple Industries
Existing assets can benefit from regular coating condition surveys, regardless of the industry in which they operate.
Rather than planning maintenance purely according to the age of a coating system, condition surveys provide information about its actual current condition.
Our inspectors can systematically assess agreed areas of an asset and identify coating breakdown, corrosion and other areas of concern.
The resulting digital report can include photographs, inspection findings and recommendations to help clients:
- Prioritise maintenance
- Identify corrosion risks
- Plan remedial coating work
- Forecast future maintenance
- Allocate budgets
- Extend asset service life
Independent Third-Party Coating Inspection
MWI can provide independent third-party coating inspection across the sectors in which we operate.
Independent inspection provides an objective assessment of coating work and can help asset owners, project managers and contractors verify that coating requirements are being followed.
Depending on the project, inspection documentation can include:
- Time and date-stamped photographs
- Inspection methodology
- Daily inspection reports
- Environmental readings
- Surface preparation records
- Dry Film Thickness measurements
- Coating specifications
- Defect observations
- Final inspection records
- Sign-off and acceptance documentation
Coating Inspection Throughout the Asset Lifecycle
Our services are not restricted to a particular stage of an asset’s life.
MWI can provide coating inspection expertise during:
Design & Specification
Independent advice when selecting or developing a protective coating system.
Manufacture & Fabrication
Inspection of preparation and coating application before equipment or structures enter service.
Construction & Installation
Onsite inspection to help verify that coating requirements are achieved.
Operation & Maintenance
Condition surveys and corrosion assessment to identify maintenance requirements.
Refurbishment
Inspection of existing coatings and quality assurance during remedial coating work.
This lifecycle approach can help clients make informed decisions about coating performance and long-term asset protection.
Why Choose MWI Paint Inspection?
Qualified Coating Inspectors
Our inspection capabilities include ICorr Level 3, ICorr and NACE coating inspectors, GWO-trained inspectors and specialist fireproofing inspection expertise.
Cross-Sector Experience
Our experience covers oil and gas, subsea, renewable energy, marine, transport infrastructure, industrial and commercial assets, construction and fire protective coatings.
Independent Advice
MWI is an independent coating inspection company, allowing our advice to focus on the requirements of the client, asset and coating system.
Condition-Based Maintenance
Our surveys help clients make maintenance decisions based on actual coating condition rather than coating age alone.
Inspection & Technical Support
We can support clients with inspection, condition surveys, coating specifications, DFT measurements, third-party quality assurance and coating analysis.
UK & Ireland Coverage
MWI provides specialist paint and coating inspection services for projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specialist Coating Inspection for Your Industry
Every industry has different protective coating requirements, but the objective remains the same: achieving reliable coating performance and protecting valuable assets against premature deterioration and corrosion.
MWI Paint Inspection combines qualified inspectors, practical coating knowledge and cross-sector experience to provide independent inspection and technical support for demanding projects.
Whether you require an ICorr paint inspector, coating condition survey, third-party coating inspection, DFT testing or independent coating advice, contact MWI Paint Inspection to discuss the requirements of your project.