That’s another successful international project completed for API! Our teams have returned from Namur, Belgium, after deploying our specialist PIPA Flowrider system. Combining CCTV inspection with acoustic leak detection, Flowrider helps assess pipeline condition and identify potential issues within live, flowing pipelines. Another great job completed by the team, and we’re already looking ahead to the next project!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, providing clients and industry professionals with a clearer, more comprehensive insight into our specialist pipeline inspection and condition assessment services. The new website has been developed to reflect the continued growth of Advanced Pipe Inspection and the expanding range of inspection technologies and services we provide across the UK and internationally. With an increasing demand for non-intrusive and innovative pipeline inspection solutions, the new website brings together information on our specialist capabilities, equipment and survey services in one easy-to-navigate platform. The website launch comes as API continues to invest in specialist inspection technology, training and the development of new methods for assessing pipelines and infrastructure. From live, pressurised pipeline inspections to remotely operated crawler systems and advanced CCTV and acoustic technologies, API continues to expand the options available to clients looking to better understand the condition of their assets.  

Advanced Pipe Inspection (API) is proud to be supporting another international project, with our specialist engineers currently delivering comprehensive training on the PIPA Hydrocam Pro Pack in New Zealand. As part of our commitment to supporting customers around the world, our experienced training team is providing hands on instruction covering the safe operation, deployment, and maintenance of the Hydrocam Pro Pack system. The programme combines classroom based learning with practical field exercises, ensuring operators gain the confidence and technical knowledge needed to carry out high quality pressurised pipeline inspections. This latest project highlights API's growing international presence and demonstrates our ability to support clients well beyond the UK. Whether delivering specialist inspections, providing technical consultancy, or training operators on advanced inspection technologies, our team continues to help water utilities maximise the value of their investment in pipeline inspection equipment.

It's a pleasure to be back in Wales, supporting Welsh Water with another programme of pressurised condition assessment surveys across their potable water network. Using our specialist Hydrocam inspection systems, our engineers are carrying out detailed internal inspections of live water mains, capturing high quality condition data to support an upcoming trial cleaning programme, all without interrupting customer water supplies. By inspecting pipelines under live, pressurised conditions, we're helping our client make informed, data-driven decisions while minimising disruption to the network and its customers.

When our client, UTS Engineering, required urgent support following a late afternoon call on Friday, our team demonstrated exactly what responsiveness and commitment look like in practice. Following the request, our operations and technician teams immediately coordinated resources, planned logistics, and prepared personnel to ensure there would be no delay in delivering the required support. Despite the short notice, the team worked efficiently throughout Friday evening to organise the mobilisation. By 8:00am on Saturday morning, our technicians were fully mobilised and on site at the HS2 project, ready to support UTS Engineering and contribute to the successful delivery of critical works. This rapid turnaround highlights our ability to respond quickly to client requirements, adapt to changing project demands, and deploy experienced personnel whenever and wherever they are needed. In industries where time is critical and project schedules must be maintained, having a trusted team capable of mobilising at short notice can make all the difference. We would like to thank our team for their professionalism, flexibility, and dedication in ensuring a seamless mobilisation At every stage, our focus remains the same: delivering reliable support, maintaining the highest safety standards, and helping our clients keep their projects moving forward.

When API received the call to assist a client with a routine camera survey before slip lining a pipeline, the expectation was straightforward: identify any bends within the pipeline run. Slip lining requires a clear, unobstructed path, and knowing the exact layout helps ensure a smooth installation. However, as often happens in the field, what we found was quite different. Our inspection confirmed no bends along the pipeline, which was good news initially. But at 23.6 metres, just shortly after a clear stretch, the camera revealed a surprising change—a shift in pipeline material coupled with high levels of tuberculation. Tuberculation, those mineral deposits that build up inside old metal pipes, can cause significant problems by narrowing the diameter and affecting flow. This level of build-up made slip lining impossible for that particular section. The camera managed to pass through this affected area, confirming the rest of the pipeline remained clear and suitable for slip lining beyond 24.8 metres. This unexpected discovery was critical: while the initial goal focused on bends, identifying the tuberculation allowed the client to plan accordingly, preventing costly issues during their project. This experience shows how essential thorough inspections are—sometimes, you go looking for one thing and...

One of our lucky teams have been soaking up the sun, whilst conducting comprehensive live surveys and providing detailed training sessions on both the PIPA Hydrocam™ and Flowrider™ systems. API not only offer inspection services, we are also approved trainers of PIPA survey equipment.  Get in touch today to see how we can help!  

We're working with our sister company PIPA as they develop new mapping technology for water pipes. API have been over in Ireland with our partners GMC putting it through its paces!

As we dive into 2026, it’s clear that this year is bursting with opportunities, our first overseas project of the year is officially booked! This time, one of our dedicated teams will be undertaking vital inspections in the beautiful location of Jersey.

Our Flowrider team will soon be packing their bags again, this time the lucky team are heading to Helsinki Finland to complete this project! Stay tuned to see the results.

This is the latest member of our dynamic team! With the constantly growing places we survey, the time has come for a more spacious van for our Flowrider team. Now begins the work of equipping this reliable workhorse with some new branding and full racking. Don’t miss out! Give us a follow on our social media for exciting updates on the progress.

One of our fortunate teams will be heading to Antwerp as API has just been granted a contract to survey a 12.5km length of pipeline. We'll be conducting full condition assessments and leakage surveys, to give our client an up to date report on their 100 year old pipeline.

Here’s a glimpse of our dedicated hardworking team in Norway, on the ground carrying out potable water surveys gathering crucial data for our client.  Looks like they got some great weather as well...!

Norway, prepare to be amazed! This time, one of our teams is embarking on a journey to the beautiful city of Oslo, equipped with cutting-edge in pipe technology, ready to unveil hidden leaks and perform comprehensive condition assessments.

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Slamsug, enabling us to push forward with the latest pipeline surveying technology. Together, we can now offer the longest range ROV crawler surveys from a single entry point, enhancing operational efficiency and advancing our commitment to innovation in surveying solutions.