Question 1

How do I find a certified NDT inspection company near me?

Accepted Answer

Use NDT Connect to search the verified provider directory by city, country, NDT method, and personnel certification (ASNT, ISO 9712, PCN, CGSB). Results filter to companies with current ISO/IEC 17020 or 17025 accreditation and Level II / III technicians on-roster. Post a scope and receive parallel quotes from certified providers within 24–72 hours.

Question 2

What certifications should an NDT service provider hold?

Accepted Answer

Look for company-level accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection bodies) or ISO/IEC 17025 (testing labs), plus quality management under ISO 9001 or API Q1. For aerospace work, Nadcap and AS9100 are essential. Personnel should be qualified to ASNT SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410, or ISO 9712 Level II / III in the methods they perform.

Question 3

How fast can NDT inspectors mobilise to my site?

Accepted Answer

Routine NDT scopes posted on NDT Connect are typically picked up within 24–72 hours of the request. Turnaround and outage windows are negotiated against contractor crew rotation. Remote sites add a per-trip mobilisation charge; metro and Gulf Coast jobs usually see same-week response.

Question 4

Are providers on NDT Connect verified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every provider profile on NDT Connect carries verified company accreditation, personnel certification status, and service-method coverage. Verified-only filtering is one click on the Find Providers page so procurement teams can short-list against their qualified-vendor list before posting a scope.

Question 5

Do I need to register to compare NDT providers?

Accepted Answer

You can browse verified providers and read company profiles without an account. Posting a job request — required to receive quotes — needs a free user ID so providers can route their response back to you and so any follow-up correspondence stays inside the platform.

Question 6

Which NDT methods can I source through NDT Connect?

Accepted Answer

All major and advanced methods: ultrasonic (UT), radiographic (RT), magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), eddy current (ECT), visual (VT), phased array (PAUT), TOFD, guided wave (GWT/LRUT), magnetic flux leakage (MFL), acoustic emission (AET), thermography (IRT), and ACFM. Filter by method on the Find Providers page.