UK-wide project enquiries
Specialist Inspection.
Clear Findings.
Confident Decisions.
Non-destructive testing, plant and pressure systems inspection, structural inspection and rope access support for industrial and commercial projects across the UK.
Who we support
Understanding asset condition, clearly
Orbital Inspection Ltd helps clients understand the condition of their assets, identify deterioration, and plan maintenance through practical inspection and clear reporting.
Asset owners, engineering managers and maintenance teams need reliable information about the condition of their plant, structures and equipment. Our role is to gather that information through practical inspection and to report it in a way that supports decisions about maintenance, repair and ongoing asset management.
We work to an agreed scope, plan the work carefully, and communicate findings clearly. The result is reporting that describes what was found, where, and what it may mean — so that the people responsible for the asset can decide what to do next with confidence.
Our services
Five core inspection disciplines
Each service links to its own page with typical applications, what a scope may include, and the value of the findings.
Non-Destructive Testing
Assess material condition and identify discontinuities without damaging the component.
View servicePlant Inspection
Condition assessment of industrial plant and equipment to support maintenance and asset integrity decisions.
View serviceStructural Inspection
Visual condition inspections of steelwork, supporting structures, platforms and accessible structural components.
View servicePressure Systems Inspection
Inspection support for pressure vessels, pipework and associated equipment, with condition assessment and maintenance planning.
View serviceRope Access Workscopes
Accessing difficult-to-reach locations for agreed inspection and associated workscopes.
View serviceApplications
Environments we aim to support
These describe the applications our services are intended for, not an existing client history. We approach each enquiry on its own terms.
Oil, gas and petrochemical
Inspection support for process plant, pipework, vessels and structures in hydrocarbon-handling environments.
Manufacturing and process industries
Condition assessment for production equipment, plant and supporting structures across manufacturing sites.
Energy and power generation
Inspection support for plant, pipework and structural assets within generation and energy infrastructure.
Construction and infrastructure
Structural inspection and reporting for new, in-service and existing infrastructure assets.
Industrial and commercial facilities
Condition inspection for facilities teams managing plant, structures and accessible building assets.
Our approach
Practical inspection, clear reporting
A consistent approach across every project, focused on useful findings and reporting that supports decisions.
Clearly defined inspection scopes
Work is built around an agreed scope so everyone understands what is being inspected, why, and what will be reported.
Safe planning and coordination
Inspection is planned and coordinated with site requirements and safe working practice in mind.
Practical inspection findings
Findings are gathered on site with a focus on what is useful and relevant to the asset and the decision at hand.
Clear reporting to support decisions
Reporting is written to be understood and acted on, supporting maintenance and asset integrity decisions.
How it works
A four-step project process
From first contact to clear reporting, a straightforward path through every engagement.
Share your requirements
Tell us about your asset, site and the inspection you have in mind. The more context you provide, the better we can respond.
Agree the scope
We discuss the objectives, access, methods and any constraints, and agree a clearly defined inspection scope before work begins.
Complete the inspection
Inspection is carried out in line with the agreed scope, with safe planning and coordination throughout.
Receive findings and reporting
You receive clear reporting of findings to support maintenance, planning and asset integrity decisions.
Honest about what we can confirm
We describe our services accurately and do not publish testimonials, client lists, accreditations or statistics we cannot verify. Where confirmation is needed — for example specific methods, certifications or regulatory services — we agree it with you during scope development rather than implying it here.
Qualified personnel
Carried out by qualified personnel
Every inspection discipline is delivered by personnel holding the relevant recognised qualification.
Non-Destructive Testing
All non-destructive testing is carried out by PCN or CSWIP qualified personnel.
Plant & Pressure Systems Inspection
All plant inspection and pressure system inspection is carried out by ASME qualified personnel.
Rope Access Workscopes
All rope access is carried out by IRATA qualified personnel.