Certified Tank Inspection and Testing Services in Detroit

NDT Tanknicians is an industry leader in storage tank and pressure vessel testing, inspections, and repairs in Detroit, Michigan. We help protect the structural integrity of your assets through certified inspections and non-destructive testing so your team can operate safely, reduce downtime, and stay compliant.

Increase the longevity of your assets with expert mechanical integrity evaluations and non-destructive testing.

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

OSHA 10, 30 & 40 Approved

 

API 653, API 510, API 570 & SP0001 Certified

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Oil and gas

Asphalt

 

Chemical manufacturing

Industrial Asset Management Made Simple

Our inspectors are accredited with ASNT-SNT-TC-1A certification for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Using proven methods and modern tools, we deliver clear, quantitative results that support corrosion rate estimates and help identify areas of active deterioration. Based on what we find, we recommend practical preventative maintenance steps that reduce environmental risk and help you avoid expensive repairs later.

In the Detroit metro, storage tanks and piping often face conditions that can accelerate corrosion and wear. Freeze-thaw cycles, road salt and de-icing chemicals, humidity, and wide seasonal temperature swings can contribute to coating breakdown. Many facilities also operate with high throughput and tight maintenance windows, so having accurate inspection data is key to planning repairs and preventing unplanned downtime.

We perform both fixed interval inspections and risk-based inspections to provide insight into the structural integrity of your assets when it matters most. Our expert API 653, API 510, STI SP001, and API 570 inspections identify how well your equipment is holding up against weather, operational stress, and the product it contains.

OUR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Above Ground Tank Inspection
  • Visual Inspections
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Magnetic Particle Testing / Magnaflux Inspection
  • Penetrant Dye Testing
  • Vacuum Box Testing
  • Radiographic Testing
  • Ultrasonic Thickness Testing
  • Tank Tightness Testing

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Why Detroit is Choosing NDT Tanknicians

Detroit is the Motor City, and it has been a center of industrial production since the early days of the automotive age. That legacy still shows up today in the region’s manufacturing base, fuel and chemical handling, and the constant movement of materials through the Great Lakes trade corridor. The Detroit River’s strategic position between the upper and lower Great Lakes helped establish Detroit’s long-running maritime importance, and that industrial density raises the stakes for reliable tank and piping integrity programs.

Detroit-area assets also operate in conditions that accelerate corrosion and coating breakdown. Freeze-thaw cycles, winter de-icing chemicals, humidity off the river, and wide seasonal temperature swings all put above ground storage tanks, process piping, and pressure systems under stress. That is why accurate inspection data and clear reporting matter for maintenance planning, budgeting, and preventing unplanned downtime.

Incidents in and around the region underline the importance of proactive inspection and mechanical integrity work. For example, local reporting has covered a 2019 oil vapor leak incident at the Marathon Refinery area that led to road closures while the situation was addressed. Michigan has also experienced major pipeline-related releases, including the 2010 Enbridge Line 6B rupture near Marshall that released hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River system. These events are a reminder that consistency, documentation, and early detection are critical for safety, environmental protection, and operational continuity.

NDT Tanknicians supports Detroit operators with:

  • Consistent inspection standards across facilities and asset types

  • Actionable reporting that supports maintenance planning and repair decisions

  • Coatings, linings, and repair support to slow corrosion and extend asset life

  • Scheduling that respects operations and minimizes unnecessary downtime

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OUR CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) SNT TC-1A
  • National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Certified Coating Inspector
  • Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 AST (Shop Fabricated) Certified
  • American Petroleum Institute (API) 653 AST (Field Erected) Certified
  • American Petroleum Institute (API) 651 (Cathodic Protection) Certified
  • American Petroleum Institute (API) 570 (Pipelines)
  • American Petroleum Institute (API) 510 (Pressure Vessel)Certified

We take pride in the certifications we hold and strive to always uphold the high standards of the respected organizations that granted them.

OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES

Tank Coatings and Linings
We offer surface preparation and application of interior and exterior anti-corrosive coating systems for a wide range of substrates, including concrete, steel alloys, and plastics.

Repairs, Alterations, and Engineering Repairs
Whether you’re dealing with corrosion, plumbing failure, poor maintenance, dispensing and delivery problems, or unsafe tank conditions, our expert repair services increase the lifespan of your assets.

Industrial Cleaning
We have extensive experience and state-of-the-art equipment for cleaning all types of industrial environments, including storage tanks, sumps, separators, and pressurized vessels.

INSPECTION

Oil & Gas Refining: Above ground Storage Tanks, Process piping & Pressure vessels

Insulated Asphalt ASTs

Rendering Tanks

Air Receiver Tanks

ENGINEERING & EVALUATION

Mechanical Integrity Evaluation

Non Destructive Testing

Mechanical Integrity Evaluation

Asset Remaining Life

DETROIT PETROLEUM GOVERNANCE

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Michigan EGLE oversees environmental compliance programs that may apply to regulated tank systems, spill response, and related reporting requirements.

Email: EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov

Phone: 800-662-9278

NATIONAL REGULATORY AGENCIES
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Office of Pipeline Safety (PHMSA)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366-4433
HAZMAT Registration Help Desk: (202) 366-4109
Hazardous Materials Information Center: 1 (800) 467-4922 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
US EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604

Region 5 Main Number: 312-353-2000