Structural Inspections & NDT Services
Mackay, Bowen Basin & Queensland

What NDT methods does SureAccess use for structural inspections? We carry out Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), and Visual Testing (VT) - the four primary NDT methods. All work is conducted to Australian Standards. If your asset or scope requires a specific method or standard, let us know and we'll confirm capability before quoting.

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Do I need to shut down my asset for an NDT inspection? In most cases, no. One of the key advantages of rope access NDT is that inspections can be completed while assets remain in service. Our technicians work around your operations with minimal footprint - no scaffolding to erect, no routes blocked, no production halted. For some inspection types (certain UT and MT procedures), localised shutdown of specific equipment may be required. We'll flag this clearly at scope stage.

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How quickly can you mobilise for an inspection in Mackay or the Bowen Basin? For most scopes in Mackay and the surrounding Bowen Basin, we can have a qualified inspection crew on-site within 24~48 hours of scope confirmation. Emergency callouts are assessed case by case  call us directly on 0498 131 997.

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What qualifications do your NDT inspectors hold? Our NDT inspectors are qualified technicians holding recognised certifications across the relevant test methods. Rope access operations are conducted by IRATA-certified technicians under the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) and to AS/NZS ISO 22846. All inspection work is backed by formal reporting to Australian Standards.

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What's included in the inspection report? Every inspection includes a formal written report with photographic evidence, findings summary, defect locations (referenced to drawings or grid where applicable), applicable standards. Reports are suitable for asset registers, compliance documentation, and engineering review. If you need reports in a specific format for your maintenance management system, let us know at scope stage.

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Can your team inspect and carry out repairs in the same mobilisation? Yes, and this is one of the main reasons clients choose SureAccess over a standalone inspection company. Our technicians are trade-qualified across multiple disciplines. If an inspection identifies a weld defect, corrosion requiring treatment, or a coating failure, we can often remediate in the same visit ~ no second mobilisation, no extra travel costs, no delay between finding the problem and fixing it.

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What types of structures and assets do you inspect? We inspect a wide range of elevated and hard-to-reach assets including structural steel, tanks and pressure vessels, stacks and chimneys, conveyors and elevated transfer points, crane structures, marine and jetty infrastructure, bridges and towers, pipework, and pre-service fabrication welds. If your structure requires close-up access for inspection, we can almost certainly reach it via rope access.

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Why use rope access instead of scaffolding or an EWP for inspections? For most inspection scopes, rope access is faster, cheaper, and causes less disruption than scaffolding or elevated work platforms. Erecting scaffold to access a stack or elevated structure can take days and adds significant cost before a single inspection point is reached. Rope access gets technicians on the face within hours. For inspection and maintenance work, the cost difference is typically 30–40% in favour of rope access, a figure we stand behind based on real scopes in this region.