Corroshield provides inspection-led tank maintenance, surface preparation, grit blasting, protective coatings and specialist lining systems — delivered safely, to specification, UK-wide.
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Engineering-Led Corrosion Protection
Tank Inspection & Maintenance
Our industry leading inspectors provide thorough assessments of cargo tanks, bunds, pipelines and infrastructure to various industry standards including EEMUA 159, API, GEP, ICorr Protective Coating Surveys etc.
You’ll receive a clear inspection report that highlights risks, remaining life, and recommended remedial actions — so you can plan maintenance properly and avoid failure.
What We Inspect
Storage Tanks
Comprehensive in-service and out-of-service inspections to assess weld integrity, steel thicknesses, corrosion rates, remaining life, compliance etc.
Concrete Bunds
Thorough visual inspections by qualified assessors to determine whether the secondary containment systems would be fit for purpose in the event of a loss of primary containment.
Pipework
Comprehensive inspection of pipework to ensure they remain compliant for transporting cargo and assess any corrosion under insulation.
Protective Coatings / Linings
Qualified ICorr / AMPP inspectors can perform adhesion tests, dry film thickness inspections, holiday detection, and visual assessments to determine the suitability of existing coatings or lining systems for long term protection against the local environment and/or stored cargo."
Our Clients Trust us
Our clients appreciate our commitment to excellence and innovative corrosion management solutions.
Anti-Corrosion Coating & Painting
Our specialist coating and lining systems provide long-lasting protection for bulk fuel storage tanks, bunds, pipelines, steelwork and infrastructure against corrosion, hazardous chemicals, heat, fire, abrasion, and weathering. Our extensive quality protocols from initial surface preparation through to final coating inspection guarantee optimal coating performance, maximum asset protection, and long-lasting durability even in the harshest environments.
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Coating Solutions We Offer
Corrosion Protection
From steel bulk liquid storage tanks and silos, to pipework, gantries, bridges and jetties - corrosion is a challenge for any asset owner. Our extensive knowledge base and experience within the protective coatings industry allows us to select the most suitable coating systems for your requirement, offering in excess of 25 years of protection against rust, weathering and deterioration.
Chemical & Abrasion Resistance
For harsher applications, such as to protect steel or concrete from acid, or factory floor painting to protect against heavy traffic, we can apply the right coatings to suit. By carefully selecting the resin, from epoxies and vinyl esters, to polyurea and polyurethanes, we can protect your surface from whatever you throw at it!
Tank Lining & Bund Lining
Protect your bulk storage tank with a high quality, expertly installed protective lining system that prevents leaks, stops corrosion, and ensures structural integrity is maintained. From protecting the steel or concrete from aggressive chemicals, to ensuring compliant storage of aviation fuel or drinking water, we can apply the right specialist lining system to meet your needs.
Intumescent Coatings
We offer both hydrocarbon and cellulosic passive fire protection across all site based applications including mesh based and mesh-free. Our intumescent coating systems provide life saving time in the event of a fire.
Reinforced Coatings
From fibreglass repairs, to fully reinforced tank linings offering extreme protection from harsh stored products, we can provide it all. Using a combination of chopper guns and chopped strand matt applications, we have the right coating systems to solve any corrosion challenges.
Thermal Insulating Coating
A bright spotlight throughout the industry is currently being shone upon corrosion under insulation (CUI) where steel can rust and rot out of sight underneath insulation/lagging, often leading to catastrophic and costly results. Our thermal insulation coating solutions provide comparable thermal efficiency with significant cost savings and performance benefits - a fantastic alternative to traditional lagging.
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Grit Blasting Services
Grit blasting is a critical step in achieving long-lasting, high-performance coating systems. Our professional grit blasting services remove rust, old coatings, and contaminants to Sa2.5 while creating the ideal surface profile for coating adhesion.
Dust control and containment strategies available
Wet blasting / captive blasting options for sensitive environments
Surface profile achieved to spec
HSE and environmental controls managed
Abrasive Blasting
Grit Blasting
Grit blasting, often referred to as sand blasting, shot blasting or abrasive blasting, is the cleaning of a surface by projecting abrasive media at the substrate at high velocity. Grit blasting is an extremely effective method of surface preparation for removing rust, old paint and scale. Selecting the grit is key to ensuring the correct surface profile and standard of cleanliness is achieved to meet the project specification.
Captive Blasting
Captive blasting, also referred to as captive shot blasting, captive abrasive blast cleaning and blastracking, is where a steel or concrete surface is prepared using captive blasting machines that recycle the shot. A mix of steel shot and angular grit is usually used to achieve the specified surface profile. Over enough square meterage, these machines can become very cost effective by reducing shot used and cleaning time, whilst still achieving the same standard of cleanliness as traditional grit.
Wet Blasting
Wet blasting, often referred to as wet abrasive blasting and similar to slurry blasting, is a method of dustless grit blasting where clean water is injected at the blast nozzle to dampen the grit and help contain the dust. The level of surface cleanliness is a different classification to that achieved by dry grit blasting, but where the coating system and site allows this method of surface preparation can be an extremely effective means of containing the dust and preventing local contamination.
Bristle Blasting
A method of tool preparation used to achieve a comparable standard of surface cleanliness as grit blasting or shot blasting. During bristle blasting, bristles on a rotary bristle head are propelled from a bar against the substrate which mimics the treatment of grit blasting. A surface profile can be achieved and it is completely dustless and more cost effective over smaller areas.
Water Jetting
The pressure of the water jet will determine the standard of surface cleanliness achieved and is determined by the specification. Low pressures can clean the surface from dirt, contaminants and soluble salts which can cause premature defects of the coating system if left unaddressed. Higher pressures can remove unsound coatings and even all coatings back to bare steel. The benefit of water jetting over grit blasting is no abrasive to buy or clean, however no surface profile is provided.
Tool Preparation
An ideal method of surface preparation for repairing localised areas of corrosion and coating breakdown using a combination of hand- and power-tools. Surface tolerant and "ultra" surface tolerant coating systems have been developed to be applied over tool prepared substrates whilst still providing exceptional long term corrosion protection and coating performance.
Do you need to remove old coating or rust?
Specialist Tank Lining
Protect your bulk liquid storage tank with a high quality, expertly installed internal lining system that prevents leaks, stops corrosion, protects the cargo and restores structural integrity. Our specialist team uses proven materials and techniques to create a long lasting internal barrier that keeps your cargo tank operating safely and efficiently to maximise safety and uptime.
This service is ideal for any sites with bulk liquid cargo tanks that store highly aggressive acids, caustics, water and other corrosive liquids. It is ideal for any storage tanks storing fuels, oils and other hydrocarbon cargoes as specialist internal linings will protect the steel tanks when in service in addition to ensuring product quality standards are maintained. Internal linings are also suitable for any ageing tanks or assets showing signs of corrosion and mechanical breakdown.
Internal linings breathe a new lease of life into your storage tank assets to ensure its continued safety, compliance and operation.
A CASE STUDY - INSPECTION-LED COATING REPAIRS
Project Introduction
As part of a new bulk fuel storage installation at a major UK transport hub, protective coatings were applied to the tank roofs, including a non-skid system around the perimeter and up to the crown point.
Within a year of installation, the non-skid coating began showing signs of cracking and delamination, prompting concerns over long-term asset integrity and safety.
The Problem
When roof coatings crack or lose adhesion, they stop functioning as an effective protective barrier. Moisture and salts can enter through defects and migrate laterally beneath the coating, leading to underfilm corrosion that is often hidden from view.
If left unresolved, this type of failure can:
- accelerate corrosion and section loss
- expand rapidly from localised defects into widespread breakdown
- create safety risks due to delaminating flakes and unknown substrate condition
Early intervention is critical to avoid escalation and high repair costs.
Root Cause (Inspection Findings)
Following review of the available evidence by our ICorr Certified Protective Coating Inspectors, the failure was consistent with coating application carried out outside the specified environmental conditions during curing.
The Solution
The client engaged Corroshield Industrial Services to investigate the root cause and deliver a compliant, long-term repair. Following completion of all pre-start checks, our applicators reinstated the coating system in accordance with the project specification, including:
- Removal of failed coating (mechanical preparation and 7,000 psi water jetting)
- Confirmation of the extent of underfilm corrosion migration
- Feather edging of sound coating and abrasion to achieve the required surface profile
- Continuous monitoring and recording of atmospheric conditions
- Application of a surface-tolerant epoxy / polyurethane coating system with broadcast 0.9–1.4mm bauxite aggregate
- Inspection, documentation, and issue of a full QAQC pack
By implementing correct surface preparation practices, an additional 12% of defective surface area was identified that had not been apparent during the initial inspection.
To mitigate weather-related delays, the site team staggered and sequenced the works, reducing weather-related downtime and shortening the overall programme by approximately 30%.
All phases of the project were photographed and documented by our ICorr Level 3 Protective Coating Inspector.
Quality Documentation
On completion, Corroshield issued a comprehensive QAQC pack including:
- Quality Report
- Inspection Test Plan
- Completion Certificate
- Material batch numbers
- Applicator competency certificates
- Inspection equipment calibration certificates
Client Feedback
“I have known Dominic and Steve for a few years and have gained respect for their professionalism and keen eye to detail not only with tank internal lining but also with external coatings. I would have no hesitation in recommending Corroshield.”
— Project Manager, Client Company
Why Corroshield?
- ICorr-certified, inspection-led approach
- Environmental conditions monitored and recorded throughout
- Full HSQE and QAQC documentation delivered as standard
- Safe, efficient execution on a high-compliance aviation site
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Send photos, scope or specifications to our team and we will contact you in 24 hours to discuss.
- info@corroshield.co.uk
- 01200 411 768
- Primrose Industrial Estate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom, BB7 1DR
Support Services
Scaffolding
Our aim is always to provide a cost effective solution for our customer which often means scaffolding is not the right method of access. However, sometimes site restrictions, safety and environmental requirements dictate fixed scaffolding is required. Corroshield have a strong supply chain of experienced and vetted scaffold suppliers who are used to interfacing with coating applicators which is often critical to a project going smoothly!
Powered Access
Where site layouts allow, our IPAF trained team can utilise a combination of all-terrain mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts. This is often a cost effective alternative to scaffolding.
NDT
Our dedicated supply chain of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) suppliers provide detailed reports of the integrity of your steel assets, including life span calculations and recommended remedial works to achieve compliance and desired service life. Corroshield can prepare the substrate for a range of NDT techniques such as EddyCurrent, Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
Steel Repairs
Corroshield's supply chain of competent and experienced steelwork contractors can provide both small and large scale steel repairs in line with the NDT reports. Once the steel repairs have been completed, we will re-test the repairs and sign the asset of as safe and compliant.
Confined Space Rescue
All our confined space working is compliant with the HSE ACOP and Confined Space Regs 2002. Our team are confined space trained with high risk and assisted rescue training. We can provide atmospheric monitoring, ventilation plans, forced ventilation and extraction systems, confined space entry controller and a dedicated rescue team with BA.
CDM Management
We have a strong track record in delivering turnkey asset refurbishment contracts from tank cleaning and pre-inspection blasting, to NDT, repair and re-lining. When providing a turnkey solution, Corroshield act in the capacity of Principal Contractor and appoint our H&S consultants and Principal Designer to ensure compliance to the CDM regs. Under an asset transfer, we can supply a fully detailed construction phase plan, raise F10s, temporary works etc. Ensuring safe delivery of the project.
Benefits of Choosing Corroshield?
Enhanced Safety
Early detection and prevention of potential issues ensures safe operations
Cost Savings
Preventive maintenance and quality workmanship reduce expensive repairs
Full Compliance
Maintain regulatory compliance and industry standards across all services
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Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how we can help protect your assets