Onsite Testing Services

Onsite Testing & Inspection

Independent, in-situ verification of materials, coatings, and components to support safe installation, commissioning, and compliance decisions.

Why Onsite Testing & Inspection Matters

Site Decisions Require Site-Level Verification

Site acceptance without verification exposes projects to rework, delays, and escalating costs. Once materials are installed, errors become significantly more expensive to identify and correct.

Onsite testing eliminates this uncertainty. Portable verification at the point of installation confirms that delivered materials match specifications, that coatings meet requirements, and that installed components are fit for purpose—before commissioning proceeds.

When decisions must be made on site, testing must happen on site.

Testing Scope Overview

Onsite Testing & Inspection

This service group covers the full scope of portable testing and independent inspection activities conducted at your site:

In-situ material identification

Mechanical property verification

Coating inspection

Independent third-party inspection

PMI & Portable OES Testing

Portable material identification conducted at your site confirms that delivered materials match the specified grade—before installation proceeds. Using handheld XRF and portable OES instruments, we verify chemical composition directly on components, piping, and structural elements.

Group

Test Category

Onsite Testing & Inspection

Chemical

Material

Type of Test

Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys

Positive Material Identification and chemical composition verification

Test Method

Portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)

Portable Hardness Testing

Field hardness testing verifies mechanical properties of installed or delivered components without laboratory sample preparation. Portable instruments allow immediate confirmation that heat treatment or material condition meets specification.

Group

Test Category

Onsite Testing & Inspection

Mechanical

Material

Type of Test

Metals, alloys, welded components

Hardness measurement

Test Method

Portable hardness testing using UCI and rebound-based methods

Coating Inspection

Coating thickness measurement and visual inspection confirm that protective coatings meet specification before handover. Portable gauges provide immediate, accurate readings on painted and coated surfaces across large structures.

Group

Test Category

Onsite Testing & Inspection

Inspection

Material

Type of Test

Painted and coated surfaces

Coating thickness measurement and visual inspection

Test Method

Portable coating thickness gauges
Visual inspection as per applicable standards

Third-Party Inspection

Independent third-party inspection provides unbiased verification of fabricated assemblies, installed equipment, and structural components. Inspection activities are conducted according to approved plans and applicable project specifications.

Group

Test Category

Onsite Testing & Inspection

Inspection / Compliance

Material

Type of Test

Structural components, fabricated assemblies, installed equipment

Independent third-party inspection and verification

Test Method

Inspection conducted as per approved inspection plans, project specifications, and applicable standards

Materials Commonly Tested & Inspected

Broad Material Coverage for Industrial Applications

Carbon and alloy steels

Stainless steels and non-ferrous alloys

Welded structures and components

Painted and coated surfaces

Standards, Accuracy & Reporting

All onsite testing is conducted using calibrated portable instruments maintained to manufacturer specifications and traceable to national standards. Testing methods align with applicable national and international standards relevant to the material and test type.

Reports are structured to support:

Results are factual, traceable, and defensible.

Why Choose Us

Why Companies Choose Microlab

This is where decisions are made.

Independent and unbiased onsite verification

Rapid response without compromising accuracy

Experienced field inspectors

Clear reporting suitable for approvals and audits

We don't sell testing hours.

We deliver clarity and accountability.

Speak to an Onsite Testing & Inspection Specialist

Get clarity on applicable onsite tests, site preparation requirements, turnaround time, and reporting scope.