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Weld Inspection & NDT Services in Florida

Your fabrication shop needs a CWI. Your tank needs an API 653 inspection. Your welders need qualification testing. We do all of it—with credentials that satisfy your customers, your engineers, and your regulators.

AWS CWI ASNT Level II/III API 653 API 510 API 570
What You'll Pay

CWI inspection runs $75–$125/hour with a 4-hour minimum for field work. NDT testing is $85–$150/hour plus setup. Welder certification testing is $200–$500 per test. API tank inspections start around $2,000. Same-day and next-day often available.

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  • Serving all of FLORIDA

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AWS CWI Certified Inspectors
Full NDT RT, UT, MT, PT, VT
API Certified 653, 510, 570
Documentation Full Reports
Fast Response Same-Day Available

What Inspection Services Cost

No mystery. Here's what we charge for Florida projects.

Service Rate Notes
CWI Weld Inspection $75 – $125/hr 4-hour minimum for field work
NDT Technician (Level II) $85 – $125/hr Plus setup and consumables
Radiographic Testing (RT) $500 min + $25–$100/shot Film or digital available
Welder Certification Test $200 – $500/test Per process/position
WPS/PQR Development $1,000 – $5,000 Includes qualification testing
API 653 Tank Inspection $2,000 – $15,000 Based on tank size/scope

Inspection & Compliance Services

From weld-by-weld inspection to full API assessments.

NDE Methods

Inspection & Testing Methods

Comprehensive non-destructive examination services to verify weld quality and material integrity.

The foundation of all weld inspection. 100% visual examination of all production welds.

  • Weld size and profile verification
  • Surface discontinuity detection
  • Dimensional conformance
  • Workmanship evaluation

X-ray examination for internal weld discontinuities. Permanent film record.

  • Internal porosity and inclusions
  • Lack of fusion detection
  • Incomplete penetration
  • Permanent radiographic record

Sound wave examination for internal flaws. Real-time results without radiation.

  • Volumetric flaw detection
  • Thickness measurement
  • Lamination detection
  • Phased array capability
MT

Magnetic Particle

Surface and near-surface crack detection in ferromagnetic materials.

  • Surface crack detection
  • Near-surface flaws
  • Wet and dry methods
  • AC and DC yokes
PT

Liquid Penetrant

Surface crack detection for all materials including non-magnetic.

  • Surface-breaking defects
  • All materials including SS, Al
  • Color contrast and fluorescent
  • Field portable
PMI

Positive Material ID

Verify material composition matches specifications. Critical for alloy piping.

  • Alloy verification
  • XRF analysis
  • Material mix-up prevention
  • Documentation
Qualifications

Inspector Certifications

Certified inspectors qualified to the codes and standards your project requires.

CWI

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

The industry standard for welding inspection qualification.

  • AWS D1.1 – Structural steel
  • AWS D1.2 – Aluminum
  • AWS D1.5 – Bridge welding
  • Visual Acuity – Jaeger J2 verified
Certified to: AWS QC1 Standard
ASNT

ASNT NDT Level II/III

Non-destructive testing certifications per SNT-TC-1A.

  • RT Level II – Radiographic interpretation
  • UT Level II – Ultrasonic testing
  • MT Level II – Magnetic particle
  • PT Level II – Liquid penetrant
Certified to: SNT-TC-1A, CP-189
API

API Inspector Certifications

Petroleum industry inspection certifications.

  • API 510 – Pressure vessel inspector
  • API 570 – Piping inspector
  • API 653 – Tank inspector
  • API 1169 – Pipeline inspector
Required for: Refinery and petrochemical work
CODE

Code Qualifications

Qualified to inspect to major welding and construction codes.

  • ASME Section IX – Procedure/welder qualification
  • ASME B31.3 – Process piping
  • ASME B31.1 – Power piping
  • NBIC – National Board Inspection Code
Services

Inspection Services

Complete weld inspection and quality services from procedure development through final documentation.

Procedure Qualification

Develop and qualify welding procedures for your specific applications.

  • WPS Development – Written welding procedures
  • PQR Testing – Procedure qualification records
  • Welder Qualification – Performance testing
  • Documentation – Complete qualification packages

Production Inspection

In-process and final inspection during fabrication and construction.

  • Fit-up Inspection – Before welding
  • In-Process – During production
  • Visual Examination – 100% of welds
  • NDE Coordination – RT, UT, MT, PT

Welder Testing

Performance qualification testing for your welders.

  • ASME Section IX – Pressure welding
  • AWS D1.1 – Structural steel
  • API 1104 – Pipeline welding
  • Continuity Tracking – Qualification maintenance

Third-Party Inspection

Independent quality verification for owners and contractors.

  • Owner's Representative – Independent oversight
  • Vendor Surveillance – Shop inspection
  • QA/QC Audits – System verification
  • Documentation Review – MTRs, certs, procedures
Industries

Industries We Serve

Weld inspection services for industries where quality and code compliance are critical.

Structural Steel

AWS D1.1 inspection for buildings, bridges, and industrial structures.

AWS D1.1D1.5AISCSeismic

Chemical & Process

ASME B31.3 inspection for process piping and vessels.

B31.3Alloy verificationPMI

Shipbuilding & Marine

Naval and commercial vessel inspection to ABS, NAVSEA standards.

ABSNAVSEAAWS D3.6

Manufacturing

Quality inspection for fabrication shops and OEM production.

First articleProductionSupplier audits
Code Expertise

Codes & Standards

Inspection to all major welding and construction codes.

Structural

  • AWS D1.1 Steel
  • AWS D1.2 Aluminum
  • AWS D1.5 Bridge
  • AWS D1.6 Stainless
  • AISC 360

Pressure

  • ASME Section VIII
  • ASME Section IX
  • ASME B31.1
  • ASME B31.3
  • NBIC

Petroleum

  • API 510
  • API 570
  • API 653
  • API 1104
  • API 650

Marine

  • ABS Rules
  • NAVSEA standards
  • AWS D3.6
  • Lloyd's Rules
  • MIL-STD

CWI Weld Inspection

AWS Certified Welding Inspectors for production inspection, fit-up verification, and code compliance. We catch problems before they become expensive.

  • Production weld inspection
  • Fit-up and joint prep
  • AWS D1.1 / D1.5 compliance
  • ASME code inspection

NDT Testing

Full range of non-destructive testing methods. ASNT certified technicians. We find what visual can't see.

  • Radiographic (RT / X-ray)
  • Ultrasonic (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant (PT)

Welder Certification

On-site welder qualification testing. We bring materials, supervise, and handle destructive testing. Your welders get qualified without leaving the shop.

  • AWS qualification testing
  • ASME Section IX
  • API 1104 pipeline
  • Continuity maintenance

API 653 Tank Inspection

Aboveground storage tank inspections per API 653. Internal, external, and out-of-service assessments. Documentation that satisfies regulators.

  • Internal inspections
  • External assessments
  • UT thickness surveys
  • Settlement evaluation

API 510/570 Inspection

Pressure vessel and piping inspections per API codes. Corrosion assessment, remaining life calculations, fitness-for-service evaluation.

  • Pressure vessel inspection
  • Piping inspection
  • Corrosion rate calculation
  • RBI support

WPS/PQR Development

Need welding procedures? We develop, qualify, and document WPS/PQR packages per ASME Section IX, AWS, or your customer's requirements.

  • Procedure development
  • Qualification testing
  • Documentation packages
  • Code interpretation

We Know the Codes

Our inspectors work to the codes your projects require.

AWS D1.1

Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS D1.5

Bridge Welding Code

ASME IX

Welding Qualifications

ASME B31.1/B31.3

Power & Process Piping

API 1104

Pipeline Welding

API 650/653

Storage Tank Construction/Inspection

Simple Process, Professional Results

1

Define Scope

Tell us what needs inspection, what code applies, and your timeline. We confirm scope and provide a quote.

2

Schedule

We dispatch an inspector to your facility. Same-day and next-day often available for urgent needs.

3

Inspect

Our certified inspector performs the work per applicable code. Real-time feedback on any issues found.

4

Document

Formal inspection report delivered promptly. Clear determination with any corrective actions documented.

Serving Florida Industry

Common Questions

How much does weld inspection cost?

CWI inspection is $75–$125/hour with a 4-hour minimum for field work. In-shop or ongoing production work may have lower minimums. NDT testing rates vary by method—RT is most expensive, PT is least.

What certifications do your inspectors hold?

AWS CWI, ASNT Level II and III, API 510/570/653. We match inspector credentials to your project requirements. All certifications current and verifiable.

Can you certify our welders on-site?

Yes. We bring test materials, supervise the weld test, arrange destructive testing, and provide qualification records. Your welders get qualified without leaving your facility.

How fast can you schedule?

Same-day or next-day for most requests. We keep inspectors available in Largo, Largo, Huntsville, and Decatur areas. Urgent needs get priority.

Do you provide inspection reports?

Yes, for every inspection. Reports include scope, findings, code references, disposition, and any required corrective actions. Digital delivery standard; hard copies available.

Can you develop welding procedures for us?

Yes. We develop and qualify WPS/PQR packages per ASME Section IX, AWS, or customer specs. Includes procedure writing, qualification testing, and documentation.

Do you inspect to AWS D1.1?

Yes. AWS D1.1 structural steel, D1.5 bridge, D1.2 aluminum, D1.6 stainless. Our CWIs know the acceptance criteria and can interpret grey areas.

What about API tank inspections?

API 653 certified inspectors available. Internal, external, and out-of-service inspections. UT thickness surveys, settlement evaluation, remaining life calculations. Full documentation packages.

Need an Inspector?

Call now to schedule. Same-day and next-day often available across Florida.