Independent
Objective observations based on project specifications and recognized industry standards.
NACE/AMPP CIP-certified inspection
Know the coating
was done right.
NCI gives owners, engineers, and contractors an independent record of surface preparation, application conditions, film thickness, and final acceptance.
The value of independent inspection
A clear record between specification and reality.
Coating performance depends on what happens in the field. NCI documents those conditions as they happen, giving project teams timely information and owners a defensible closeout record.
See how we work →Responsive
Field coverage and communication built around active construction schedules.
Documented
Clear reports that connect readings, conditions, photos, and corrective action.
Experienced
NACE/AMPP CIP-certified professionals across Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Coatings inspection expertise
Coverage for every critical hold point.
From the first blast profile reading to the final holiday test, NCI helps keep work aligned with the specification.
Surface preparation
Blast cleanliness, surface profile, soluble salts, dust, and substrate readiness verification.
Environmental monitoring
Ambient temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and dew point documentation.
Application surveillance
Mixing, thinning, pot life, recoat windows, application technique, and wet-film monitoring.
DFT + adhesion testing
Dry film thickness measurement, adhesion testing, gauge verification, and statistical reporting.
Holiday detection
Low- and high-voltage testing to locate pinholes, voids, and discontinuities before turnover.
Project documentation
Daily reports, nonconformance tracking, photo records, punch lists, and closeout packages.
Industries
Built for assets that cannot afford premature failure.
NCI supports protective coating work across public infrastructure, marine environments, and industrial facilities.
Water infrastructure
Elevated tanks, ground storage tanks, standpipes, treatment facilities, and pump stations.
Discuss a project →Marine + dry dock
Vessels, bulkheads, dock facilities, waterfront structures, and marine coating systems.
Discuss a project →Petrochemical + industrial
Refinery tanks, process vessels, structural steel, pipe racks, and containment areas.
Discuss a project →Bridges + civil infrastructure
Highway bridges, DOT projects, structural steel, and concrete protective systems.
Discuss a project →The NCI approach
Information the field can use. Documentation the owner can trust.
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Align
Review specifications, inspection points, reporting needs, and communication paths.
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Observe
Verify the work in real time and surface issues before they become expensive failures.
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Document
Deliver clear daily records and a complete, organized closeout package.
Certified team coverage
The right level of oversight for every phase.
NCI maintains NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program coverage across Levels 1, 2, and 3, with qualified inspectors assigned according to each project’s requirements.
Senior Oversight
Standards interpretation, technical leadership, and final report review for complex coating work.
Quality AssuranceIndependent Inspection
Coating inspection, testing, documentation, and project coordination throughout active work.
Field ExecutionField Support
Observations, measurements, and daily records performed within a qualified inspection team.
Project DocumentationNACE/AMPP certification coverage is matched to the scope, complexity, and oversight needs of each assignment.
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Tell us what you are protecting.
Send the project location, schedule, and scope. An NCI inspector will follow up with availability and the right next step.
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