Certified welding inspection for fabrication and field
Integrated Inspection provides welding inspection services that help project teams meet code, maintain quality, and keep schedules on track. From shop fabrication to field erection, our certified welding inspector (CWI) personnel deliver practical, code-based oversight, clear documentation, and rapid scheduling.
What our welding inspection services include
Our approach combines experienced CWI oversight with the right method for the joint, material, and project risk profile. We tailor inspection scope to your drawings, WPS/PQR, and applicable codes, then execute efficiently in the shop or onsite.
Visual weld inspection (VT) by a certified welding inspector
Fit-up checks, root pass verification, interpass control, and final acceptance
WPS/PQR/WQT review to confirm qualified procedures and personnel
Hold-point witnessing for critical joints and repairs
Code-referenced reporting with traceable indications and disposition
Coordination with owners, fabricators, erectors, and the engineer of record
Working on a VT-first program? See our Visual weld inspection details for common acceptance criteria, technique, and documentation.
Third-party oversight that keeps projects moving
When you need an independent eye, our third-party role protects quality without slowing production. We integrate with your schedules, help remove punch list risk early, and escalate only what truly matters.
Independent acceptance decisions grounded in code
Practical, solution-focused guidance at the point of work
Rapid turnaround with same-day or next-day reporting for most scopes
Mobile coverage for shops and jobsites, with flexible shift work as needed
For more about independent roles and deliverables, visit our page on Third-party welding inspection.
Codes, standards, and credentials we work under
Your projects run on requirements—we align inspection to them from the start. Our team operates under common structural, pressure, and transportation frameworks, including:
- AWS, ASME, AISC, API, MDOT, and DSA requirements
- Credentials such as AWS CWI/CWE, ASNT Level II/III, and ICC Special Inspector
- Safety and compliance including DOT drug/alcohol, OSHA 30, and radiation safety where applicable
This depth of training and compliance underpins every AWS CWI inspection we perform and supports consistent, defensible acceptance decisions.
Field, shop, and nationwide coverage
We mobilize where the work is—fabrication shops, field erection sites, shutdowns, and maintenance turnarounds. While our roots are in the Midwest, we regularly travel nationwide when projects require.
- Shop fabrication, module yards, and laydown areas
- Structural steel erection and bridge work
- Pressure vessel, boiler, tank, and piping projects
- Pipelines, utilities, and industrial plants
If you’re searching for weld inspection near me, our dispatch team can coordinate coverage or provide referrals across regions to meet schedule demands.
Documentation you can build on
Clear records shorten closeout and reduce rework. Our deliverables are designed to be traceable and easy to file:
- Signed CWI reports referencing the governing code and clause
- Photo documentation tied to weld numbers, locations, and dispositions
- Punch list integration and repair verification
- Welder ID traceability and WPS verification notes
Need a concise VT-first package? We can stage visual results as a gate before NDT to focus subsequent testing on relevant welds.
Welder qualifications and procedure support
QA starts with qualified people and procedures. We help you verify both.
Witnessing of welder performance qualification tests (WQT)
WPS/PQR review and practical feedback before production welds
Coordination with lab partners for mechanical testing as needed
Explore related services on Welder certification support for test witnessing and documentation workflows.
How we collaborate on inspection scope
Every project has unique acceptance criteria, access, and schedule constraints. We plan with you up front:
Define scope
materials, thickness ranges, joint types, and drawing references.
Confirm requirements
code edition, project specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Choose methods
start with visual weld inspection, then add NDT as required (UT, RT, MT, PT).
Schedule and access
shift windows, lifts, confined space, hot work.
Reporting
format, distribution list, and turnaround targets.
Why contractors choose Integrated Inspection
New fabrication needing in-process oversight and final acceptance
Field erection with critical fit-up and bolted/welded connections
Repairs, change orders, and schedule-driven tie-ins
Pre-job planning and constructability checks
Documentation catch-up before closeout or audits
For shop-specific needs, visit Fabrication shop inspection services. For independent acceptance on owner-representative work, see Third-party welding inspection.
FAQs
Why hire a certified third-party welding inspector?
A third-party CWI inspector provides independent, code-based acceptance that builds owner and AHJ confidence, reduces rework, and keeps production focused on verified priorities.
Which codes do you work under?
We regularly perform welding inspection under AWS, ASME, AISC, API, MDOT, and DSA requirements, aligning reports with the specific edition and acceptance criteria in your contract.
Can you inspect at our shop or jobsite?
Yes. We support shop fabrication and field erection with mobile CWI coverage and flexible scheduling to meet production windows.
Do you witness welder qualification tests?
Yes. We witness welder performance tests, verify essential variables, and coordinate documentation. See Welder certification support for details.
What documentation do you provide?
Signed CWI reports with code references, photo logs tied to weld IDs and locations, repair verification notes, and consolidated closeout packages when requested.
How quickly can you schedule?
Most scopes can be scheduled within short lead times based on crew availability. Contact us with your project window and we’ll confirm options.
Get started
If you need a refresher on terminology or a fast start on scope planning, browse our Home overview first, then return here to finalize inspection logistics with a certified welding inspector and CWI inspector leadership.