Tank inspection assesses the condition of storage and process tanks through internal and external visual survey, coating thickness testing, and defect detection. A NATA-accredited inspection under ISO/IEC 17020 confirms findings are independently verified, giving asset owners evidence to plan maintenance, remediation, or compliance reporting.
Why Independent Tank Inspection Matters
Tank inspection findings carry weight only if they hold up under scrutiny. An inspector with a commercial interest in the resulting work has an incentive to misstate condition risk. This can happen whether the misstatement is intentional or not.
RemedyAP does not bid on remediation contracts. Our inspection findings stay independent of any downstream commercial outcome. Asset owners can rely on the condition rating to make decisions, not to justify a predetermined scope of work. This separation matters most for insurance claims, regulatory compliance, or acquisition due diligence. In each case, the inspecting party’s independence is itself a point of scrutiny.
What Does Tank Inspection Involve?
RemedyAP holds NATA accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020 Type A. This confirms our tank inspections are conducted independently of any party with a commercial interest in the outcome. The accreditation supports compliance reporting and gives asset owners confidence that findings will withstand scrutiny.
For above-ground storage tanks in petroleum and chemical service, our inspection scope aligns with the API 653 framework for in-service tank assessment. It covers the same condition categories asset owners expect under that standard.
When You Need a Tank Inspection
Tank inspection is typically required at four points in an asset’s lifecycle:
- Pre-remediation: establishing condition data before specifying repair or recoating works, so the scope reflects actual deterioration rather than assumption
- Post-construction: verifying coating and lining quality before a new or recoated tank enters service, while defects are still under warranty
- Routine condition monitoring: scheduled inspection to track degradation over the asset’s service life and plan maintenance budgets ahead of failure
- Asset acquisition: independent due diligence before purchasing or taking on infrastructure, confirming condition matches what is represented in the sale
NATA-Accredited Tank Inspection
Tank inspection findings give a remedial engineer the evidence base needed to write a defensible specification. Condition mapping shows which zones need recoating, lining replacement, or repair. DFT and adhesion results then inform material selection for that repair scope.
Where coating condition is the primary concern, findings also support a coating inspection scope. Results feed directly into the broader condition picture for the asset.
For water infrastructure tanks, our methodology aligns with WSA 201 Water Supply Code of Australia. This is published by the Water Services Association of Australia.
From Inspection Findings to Remedial Specification
Book a tank inspection with RemedyAP for NATA-accredited findings and clear condition ratings. From there, you have a direct path to remedial specification where action is required.
Get Independent Tank Inspection Findings You Can Act On