Arc Inspection Services

Houston, Texas

NDT Weld Inspection Services in Houston, TX

Arc Inspection Services provides certified non-destructive testing across the greater Houston metro — from the Ship Channel and Energy Corridor to Baytown, Pasadena, and the Gulf Coast. Available 24/7 for turnarounds, new construction, and in-service inspection.

  • 30+ Years

    In business since 1993

  • ASNT Level II/III

    Certified inspectors

  • TDSHS Licensed

    State-licensed radiographers

  • 24 / 7 / 365

    Always available

  • Texas-Based

    Krum, TX — serving statewide

Serving Houston Since 1993

Houston's NDT Partner for Over 30 Years

Houston is home to the highest concentration of refinery, petrochemical, and pipeline infrastructure in North America, and it demands inspection services that can keep pace with the pace of the industry. Arc Inspection Services has been embedded in the Houston market for over three decades, building long-term relationships with plant operators, EPC contractors, and fabrication shops throughout the region.

Our Houston crews cover the Ship Channel industrial corridor, the Energy Corridor along I-10, the Baytown and Texas City refinery complexes, Pasadena, and offshore fabrication yards along the Gulf Coast. Whether you are managing a scheduled turnaround, commissioning new pipeline, or responding to an unexpected weld failure, we have the certified personnel and equipment to support you around the clock.

We are ISNetworld, PEC Safety, and Veriforce certified — meeting the contractor management requirements of the major operators and process safety programs active in the Houston area.

What We Offer

NDT Services in Houston, TX

VT

Visual Weld Inspection in Houston, TX

Our AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) serve fabrication shops, pipeline contractors, and plant operators across the Houston metro. We perform pre-weld, in-process, and final visual inspections to AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME code requirements — keeping your projects compliant and your welds documentated.

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RT

Radiographic Testing in Houston, TX

Houston's dense refinery and pipeline infrastructure demands RT capability that moves as fast as your schedule. Our TDSHS-licensed radiographers perform conventional film, computed (CR), and digital (DR) radiography on pipe welds, pressure vessel nozzles, and structural connections throughout the Ship Channel, Baytown, and Texas City corridors.

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UT

Ultrasonic Testing in Houston, TX

For thick-wall reactors, heat exchanger shells, and pipeline girth welds common to Houston's petrochemical complex, our conventional and phased array UT technicians deliver accurate flaw detection and sizing. We support new construction, in-service inspection, and fitness-for-service assessments across all major Houston-area plant sites.

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MT

Magnetic Particle Testing in Houston, TX

Structural weld cracking, lifting equipment re-certification, and weld tie-in inspection are everyday requirements in the Houston construction and maintenance market. Our MT crews perform both AC yoke and fluorescent wet MT with same-day availability throughout the greater Houston area.

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PT

Liquid Penetrant Testing in Houston, TX

Houston's stainless steel and high-alloy fabrication shops, LNG facilities, and food-grade process plants rely on penetrant testing for surface flaw detection where MT is not applicable. We provide both visible and fluorescent PT services with fast turnaround for fabrication and in-service applications.

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PMI

Positive Material Identification in Houston, TX

Incorrect alloy installation in Houston's high-temperature, high-pressure process environments is a serious safety and liability risk. Our XRF-based PMI services verify incoming materials, installed piping, and weld filler metals at refineries, chemical plants, and fabrication facilities throughout the Houston market.

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Our Coverage Area

Houston, TX Service Area

Common Questions

Houston NDT FAQ

Do you work on short notice in the Houston area?
Yes. We operate 24/7 and can typically mobilize same-day or next-day for inspection projects in the greater Houston metro, including the Ship Channel, Energy Corridor, Baytown, Pasadena, and Texas City.
Which Houston industries do you serve?
We work across petrochemical, refining, pipeline, offshore fabrication, power generation, and structural steel industries. Our inspectors hold ASNT, AWS CWI, and API certifications applicable across all of these sectors.
Can you support a planned turnaround in Houston?
Absolutely. Turnaround support is a core part of our Houston operations. We provide RT, UT, MT, PT, and PMI services during planned and emergency shutdowns, with multiple crews available simultaneously if needed.
Are your Houston radiographers licensed with the state of Texas?
Yes. All of our radiographers are licensed industrial radiographers with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and comply with all state and federal radiation safety regulations.
What codes and standards do your Houston inspectors work to?
Our inspectors are experienced with API 1104, ASME Section V/VIII/IX, AWS D1.1, API 570, API 650, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, among others. We will work to whatever code your project requires.
Do you offer digital radiography (DR) in Houston?
Yes. In addition to conventional film radiography, we offer computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) for faster turnaround and immediate field review of images.

Need NDT Inspection in Houston, TX?

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