About Us
With over 25 years of professional experience, Test Inspect Group delivers independent testing, inspection and training services across the UK. As a group, we combine accredited technical capability, qualified personnel and collaborative delivery to support clients operating in safety-critical and regulated industries.
The Test Inspect Group brings together specialist expertise through its operating companies:
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Flawed Inspection – specialist destructive testing, specimen design and manufacture supporting NDT validation, training and technique development.
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Responsive Inspection and JML Inspection – independent on-site and facility-based inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), client inspection and vendor oversight services.
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Responsive Training Services – delivery of structured industrial and technical training, supporting competency, certification and compliance requirements.
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Smart Test Technologies – product design, development and manufacture of safety-critical test and control systems.
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RADPro Group – specialist radiation protection services, equipment and compliance support.
Operating under a single accredited and certified management system, the group provides integrated inspection, validation, training and technical assurance solutions tailored to project and regulatory requirements. Our services span on-site and laboratory non-destructive testing, mechanical and destructive testing, materials analysis, industrial training and specialist compliance support.
We are committed to technical integrity, regulatory compliance and consistency of standards, working alongside clients to manage risk, maintain confidence and achieve quality outcomes across people, products and processes.
Inspecting for a Safer Tomorrow.
Our Mechanical testing laboratory
Our mechanical testing laboratory provides professional, accredited testing services to support the validation and integrity assessment of components, joints, products and materials. Testing activities are carried out efficiently and under controlled conditions, allowing clients to witness machining, preparation and destructive testing where required.
Available techniques include a full range of non-destructive and destructive testing methods, such as dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing, alongside chemical analysis and positive material identification using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). Mechanical testing capabilities include Charpy impact testing, tensile testing and hardness measurement, supporting material verification and compliance with applicable standards.
Our mechanical testing team works collaboratively with clients to define appropriate destructive testing methods or combinations of tests, ensuring that components, materials and products are assessed accurately and in accordance with technical, regulatory and project requirements.
What we do?
Test Inspect facilities are equipped and staffed to provide a range of expert services to the engineering, decommissioning, and materials sectors including
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The Test Inspect Group provides a comprehensive range of testing, inspection and training services, delivered through its specialist operating companies and under a single accredited management framework.
Our capabilities include:
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On-site and laboratory non-destructive testing (NDT), including ultrasonic testing (UT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), radiography (RT), positive material identification (PMI), radiographic interpretation (RI), optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF).
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Destructive and materials testing, including tensile, hardness, fracture and Charpy impact testing, with capacity up to 300 J / 600 kN / 60 tonnes, supporting material qualification and compliance requirements.
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Materials characterisation and analysis, ranging from macro- and microstructural examination to chemical composition and coating or surface thickness measurement.
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Custom validation and technical support, including flawed specimen design and manufacture, procedure validation and configuration support for inspection and testing activities.
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Industrial and technical training, including NDT Appreciation, Train the Trainer programmes and specialist testing courses such as Ferroxyl testing, supporting competency development and regulatory compliance.
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And, if you need something different, please speak to one of our team as we should still be able to help.
North West
The Test Inspect Group provides testing, inspection and training services across the North West of England, supporting clients from our regional presence in Cumbria and surrounding areas.
North East
Our North East UK operations support testing, inspection and training activities across the region, with local capability based in and around Durham.
South UK
The Test Inspect Group delivers testing, inspection and training services across the South of the UK, supported by regional capability in the Southampton area.
Accreditations
The Test Inspect Group operates under a robust, accredited management framework, ensuring that client, regulatory and industry requirements are met consistently across all services.
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ISO 9001 (UKAS Accredited)
Accredited for the delivery of non-destructive testing, welding and paint inspection, heat treatment, scintillation testing and training. Certification is audited by World Certification Services.
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SAFed Membership
Members of SAFed, the UK trade association representing the independent engineering inspection and certification industry, supporting high standards of workplace safety and technical competence.
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SafeContractor Approved
Accredited under the SafeContractor SSIP and PAS 91 contractor accreditation schemes, demonstrating compliance with recognised health, safety and procurement standards.
Why Choose Us?
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Why Choose Us
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Proven experience – over 25 years delivering testing, inspection and training services across the UK and internationally.
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Independent assurance – we provide impartial inspection and testing, tailoring solutions to project requirements rather than promoting products.
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Real-time reporting – inspection results are available while our inspectors are still on site, enabling informed decisions without delay.
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Rapid mobilisation – multi-site capability allowing responsive deployment across the UK.
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Technical leadership – services delivered by directly employed personnel, including experienced NDT Level 3 specialists.
We have invested in secure, cloud-based reporting systems that support immediate on-site reporting of non-destructive testing and inspection results. This approach eliminates unnecessary delays, supports efficient project delivery and allows issues to be identified and addressed before our teams leave site.
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