Coating Inspection Services
Are you looking for Independent 3rd Party Coating Inspection Services?
The cost of corrosion is escalating and, you, as an asset owner, want to be confident that you are receiving the quality work you ask for. You want your bridges, pipelines, tanks, stadiums, and other structures to stay protected for a long time with minimal future repairs. Independent Coating Inspection Services help any asset owner of industrial and commercial structures mitigate the risks of corrosion by verifying the quality of protective coating systems.
Verification of Quality during surface preparation and coating application, for both exterior coating or interior linings, is highly desirable when structures of any type are undergoing repair or replacement. QA inspections provide verification that the contractor’s QC practices are adequate to achieve the desired final product according to the painting specification. KTA’s Coatings Group also provides independent QC Inspections for Contractors for SSPC-QP 1, QP 3, QS 1, and QP 5 Projects.
KTA's Coating Inspection Services Offers:
- Contract Administration Support Services
- QA Paint Inspection Services for Facility Owners
- QC Paint Inspection Services for Contractors
- Highly Trained Coatings Inspection Support Services
- Largest Pool of Independent AMPP Certified & SSPC-QP 5 Inspectors in the World
- International Code Council Spray-Applied Fireproofing Certification
- State-of-the-Art Paperless Documentation
- Nation-Wide Presence, International Coverage
Why Use KTA for Coatings Inspection?
KTA’s founder, Kenneth Tator, conceived and developed the process of independent paint inspection in 1961 that is now an internationally recognized and valued construction practice. Since it’s inception, KTA has provided a broad range of in-process inspection services to verify that surface preparation, coating system, and lining application are performed in accordance with specifications.
KTA is recognized as an industry leader in independent coatings technology and inspection services. We were the first to be certified under SSPC-QP 5 “Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Coatings and Lining Inspection Companies” and have maintained this certification in good standing ever since. KTA’s unparalleled paint inspection experience includes work on all types of structural steel, tanks, ships, bridges, sports stadiums, pipelines, oil fields, chemical plants, and nuclear facilities, as well as commercial properties and buildings.
Because of our in-house orientation and on-going mentoring programs, KTA has the largest pool of independent SSPC-QP 5 and NACE certified field staff in the industry. KTA technicians and specialists have extensive experience in both fabrication shops and the field. Most importantly, they have access to KTA’s industry-leading coatings laboratory and consulting professionals. This single-source, full-service technical support of field staff is unique in the coatings industry and can help to solve customer problems.
Contact Our Coatings Inspection Group:
Kimmer Cline, PE, PCS – Coatings Group Manager
(412) 746-4254, kcline@kta.com
Satellite Offices
Connecticut – 860-283-4967
New York City – 718-224-4567
New York – 716-692-4600
Florida – 727-526-7802
Ohio – 419-236-1292