Auckland-based AMPP certified (formerly NACE) coating inspector providing independent third-party coating inspection across New Zealand. We verify coatings meet specification — with no ties to contractors.
Full-scope coating inspection services for commercial and industrial projects across New Zealand — from pre-blast surface preparation through to final sign-off and reporting.
Accurate dry film thickness measurement across the full project area using calibrated Elcometer equipment, verified against specification requirements. Full documentation and reporting included.
Checking cleanliness, blast profile, and environmental conditions before coating begins — catching problems early before they become expensive.
Verifying passive fire protection intumescent coatings meet required thickness and coverage for structural steel — critical for building consent compliance and life safety.
Condition assessments and reporting for existing structures — a clear picture of coating health and what needs attention.
Full independent quality assurance throughout a coating project. Hold point attendance, non-conformance reporting, and a final inspection report your client can rely on — backed by AMPP/NACE certification.
On-site inspection of coated structural steel — verifying application, coverage, and compliance at every hold point.
When the company applying the coating also signs off the quality, there's an obvious conflict of interest. Independent third-party coating inspection in New Zealand removes that problem — giving project managers and main contractors unbiased verification they can stand behind.
You have documented evidence of what was inspected, when, and what the results were.
Coatings are actually applied to spec — not just signed off on paper.
Full documentation for handover, consent, or future maintenance requirements.
Before they require costly remediation or cause programme delays.
"As an AMPP/NACE certified inspector with no commercial relationship with any coating contractor, our clients get a genuinely unbiased coating inspection result — every time."
Founded by Freddie Berning, an AMPP certified (formerly NACE) coating inspector with a background in mining and industrial work across New Zealand. Coating Inspections Ltd was established to give NZ project managers, main contractors, and asset owners access to truly independent coating inspection — a service that was missing from the local market.
Tell us about your project — scope, location, timing, and the specification you're working to. We respond the same day.
We confirm inspection points, hold points, and what documentation you'll receive at completion.
We attend site at agreed hold points, carry out inspections to the relevant standard, and record findings in real time.
A clear inspection report — measurements, pass/fail status, and any non-conformances. No jargon, just what you need.
Common questions about independent coating inspection in New Zealand.
Independent coating inspection is third-party quality assurance carried out by an inspector with no commercial relationship with the coating contractor. The inspector's only job is to verify whether the coating has been applied correctly to specification — giving project owners and main contractors unbiased, documented results they can rely on.
When the contractor applying the coating also signs off the quality, there's an obvious conflict of interest. An independent inspector removes that conflict — providing documented, unbiased verification that coatings meet specification. This protects you if failures occur, satisfies warranty requirements, and provides a clear paper trail for handover and consent documentation.
An AMPP certified (formerly NACE) coating inspector checks surface preparation, measures dry film thickness (DFT) using calibrated equipment, verifies environmental conditions before coating, attends project hold points, identifies non-conformances, and produces inspection reports. AMPP (formerly NACE/SSPC) is the internationally recognised certification body for coating inspection professionals.
DFT testing measures the thickness of a dried coating in microns (µm) using a calibrated electronic gauge. Each coating system has a specified DFT range — too thin and the coating won't provide the protection it was designed for; too thick and you risk cracking or adhesion failure. DFT testing should be carried out at each coat and documented by an independent inspector.
Intumescent coating inspection verifies that passive fire protection coatings applied to structural steel meet the required dry film thickness to achieve the specified fire resistance rating. The thickness directly determines the fire rating — making independent inspection critical for building consent compliance and life safety on any project using passive fire protection.
Yes. Coating Inspections Ltd is Auckland-based but provides independent coating inspection services nationwide across New Zealand, including Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga and other regions. Contact us to discuss your project location and we'll provide a same-day response.
Coating inspection costs depend on the project scope, location, number of hold points, and reporting requirements. We provide competitive rates for both Auckland and nationwide projects. Contact us for a same-day quote tailored to your project.
Auckland-based AMPP/NACE certified coating inspector servicing projects nationwide. Tell us about your project — we respond the same day.
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