What makes Surface different
We keep it simple: real field experience plus strong technical discipline.
Straightforward, independent advice (no product bias)
Deep standards knowledge and field experience (ISO, NACE, ASTM and client requirements)
Clear communication – turning specialist detail into actions people can actually deliver
Strong laboratory and field capability to support robust decisions
CONSULTANCY SUPPORT
ACROSS THE ASSET LIFECYCLE
Core Consultancy Services
- Corrosion risk assessment
- Coating and surface treatment specifications
- Condition surveys of existing coatings
- Materials selection and compatibility reviews
- Inspection, auditing and QA/QC support
- Failure investigation and root cause studies
- Durability assessment and life modelling
- Expert witness and dispute support
Inspection isn’t the end point – it's where better decisions begin. We support projects at design stage, through delivery, and into operations and maintenance – helping you keep corrosion protection effective and auditable over time.
WHAT YOU GET
Structured Consultancy Support
- Specifications and scope documents
- Inspection and test plans
- Acceptance criteria
- Clear reports and recommendations
- Audit-ready documentation and traceable records (where required)
Clear, practical deliverables – so engineers, contractors and owners can move forward with confidence:
STRAIGHTFORWARD SUPPORT,
START TO FINISH
A simple delivery model
- Define the risk and the environment
- Set requirements teams can actually meet
- Support delivery and verify quality
- Leave you with a record you can trust
We work alongside your engineers, maintenance teams, fabricators and contractors to keep corrosion protection decisions practical. Where required, we help tighten up QA/QC and documentation, so the record is complete and defensible.
DELIVERING REAL RESULTS SINCE 2010
Sectors supported
- Oil & Gas
- Structural Steel
- Renewables
- Transport & Infrastructure
- Marine
- Nuclear
Since 2010, Surface has delivered independent corrosion and coatings consultancy across energy, infrastructure and industry – bringing clarity, control and confidence to complex assets.
We support major operators, EPCs, fabricators and infrastructure owners who can’t afford weak processes or poor documentation.
CASE STUDIES
Corrosion challenges vary. The need for clarity and control does not. These case studies demonstrate how Surface supports complex assets across multiple sectors – turning technical challenges into practical, defensible solutions.
Case Study A:
First-of-its-kind Three-Hour PFP QA Capture
Client: Intel (via main contractor, Severfield)
Location: Leixlip and multiple UK/Irish sites
Asset: Structural steel frame with factory-applied epoxy passive fire protection
Challenge: First-time-in-Europe approach required repeatable process control and robust evidence capture at scale.
Approach: Structured QA method across surface preparation, NDT and PFP application, with real-time field capture and traceable records.
Outcome: High-volume QA delivery without compromising compliance or throughput.
Case Study B:
Single-Platform QA for Nuclear Delivery
Client: MEH Alliance (Hinkley Point C)
Location: Somerset, UK
Asset: Concrete and steel structures
Challenge: Single, traceable QA/QC capture from cradle to grave, including concrete coatings and caulking, aligned to long-term expectations.
Approach: Expanded structured capture beyond steelwork, supported implementation through supervisor training and workflow refinement.
Outcome: Clear, centralised QA records, improved efficiency and oversight.
Case Study C:
Raising PFP Workmanship Standards
Client: GRAHAM
Location: Multiple UK and Ireland sites
Asset: Structural steel frames
Challenge: Inconsistent PFP installation quality, creating risk around compliance and long-term performance.
Approach: Specification refinement, applicator education on application parameters, and dependable dry film thickness capture through structured QA processes.
Outcome: Consistent, compliant delivery with stronger documentation control and reduced legacy risk.
Case Study D:
Standardising Coatings in Harsh Environments
Client: GE Vernova
Location: UK
Asset: Sensor canopies exposed to ISO 12944 CX environments
Challenge: Consistent high-performance coating delivery on 316L stainless steel in aggressive conditions, while avoiding distortion on slender sections.
Approach: Introduced SSP SP16 surface preparation, agreed inspection test plan, and refined delivery through practical trials with structured QA capture.
Outcome: A compliant, repeatable process embedded into production – improving consistency and long-term performance.
HOW SAM™ SUPPORTS OUR CONSULTANCY DELIVERY
Across each of these projects, our digital platform, SAM™, supported structured QA capture and documentation control.
Developed by inspectors and shaped by real project delivery, SAM™ is used by the Surface team on every project to record readings, photos and compliance checks in real time. It reduces duplication, strengthens traceability and helps ensure each stage is captured clearly and defensibly.
For clients, that means fewer surprises, cleaner records and greater confidence in every decision.
COMPANY SNAPSHOT
- Founded: 2010
- Experience: 16 years of consultancy delivery
- Scale: 300,200 inspections delivered
- Coverage: UK, Ireland & Europe (and wider international client base)
- Expertise: Independent advice, hands-on inspection experience, standards-led delivery
If you’re reviewing a specification, investigating a failure, or tightening up QA/QC, we can help.
