We inspect a wide range of marine and waterfront assets including quay walls, jetties, pontoons, slipways, dolphins, berths, flood defences, retaining walls, bridges, culverts and sheet piled structures. Whether your asset is located within a commercial port, marina, harbour or inland waterway, we provide practical inspections tailored to its condition and operational requirements.

Inspection frequency depends on the age, condition and use of the structure. As a general guide, many marine assets should undergo a routine condition inspection every 2–5 years, with additional inspections following vessel impacts, major storms or significant changes in loading. We can also help you develop a long-term inspection programme as part of your asset management strategy.

Yes. Where required, we coordinate underwater inspections using commercial divers and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to assess below-water elements that cannot be inspected safely from the surface. These inspections provide valuable information on scour, corrosion, marine growth and structural condition.

Absolutely. Every inspection report includes practical recommendations based on the condition of the asset. We help clients understand which defects require immediate attention, which can be monitored and which can be incorporated into future maintenance programmes, helping you make the most cost-effective decisions.

Yes. Our reports are prepared by Chartered Civil Engineers and provide clear evidence of asset condition, identified defects and recommended actions. They can support insurance claims, regulatory compliance, maintenance planning and funding applications where an independent engineering assessment is required.

We combine traditional engineering inspections with modern survey technology where appropriate, including drones, photogrammetry, ROV surveys, digital mapping and high-resolution photography. This allows us to inspect difficult-to-access areas safely while producing accurate records of asset condition.

Yes. We understand that marine structures can be damaged by vessel impacts, storms or unexpected failures. Where possible, we can mobilise quickly to assess structural condition, identify immediate risks and provide recommendations to support safe operation and emergency repairs.

The cost depends on the type, size and complexity of the structure, as well as access requirements and whether specialist surveys are needed. Smaller inspections may be completed for a few thousand pounds, while larger assets or multi-site inspection programmes require a bespoke quotation. Contact us for a no-obligation proposal.

Many inspections can be completed in a single day, although larger ports or complex structures may require several days on site. We will always provide an estimated programme before work begins and aim to minimise disruption to your operations.

In most cases, yes. We regularly work within live operational environments and plan inspections to minimise disruption to commercial activities while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Following the site visit, we prepare a detailed inspection report that documents the condition of the asset, identifies defects, explains the likely causes, assesses associated risks and provides prioritised recommendations. Where required, we can also develop repair designs, provide engineering calculations or assist with long-term asset management planning.

Yes. We work with port operators, marinas, councils, developers, contractors, insurers and private asset owners. Whether you own a commercial quay, marina, retaining wall or riverside structure, we can provide independent engineering advice.

Yes. Unlike many inspection companies, we also provide marine civil engineering design services. This means we can take your project from inspection through to repair design, temporary works, construction support and long-term asset management, providing a single point of contact throughout.

Marine structures operate in highly aggressive environments and require specialist knowledge of tidal conditions, corrosion, marine loading, vessel impacts and coastal processes. TILT specialises in marine civil engineering, meaning our recommendations are based on practical experience of designing, inspecting and managing marine infrastructure across the UK.