As a UKAS accredited company and members of many leading industry bodies, you can be rest assured your inspections are carried out safely, efficiently and with attention to detail by our certified engineer surveyors.
Specialist engineering services crafted for you and your business
Unique challenges require unique solutions. Our Specialist Services deliver high quality auditing, training, testing and more – providing bespoke solutions for your specific project, problem or need.
Specialist inspections. Non-destructive testing and energy and environmental audits. Consultancy and project management. Energy and environmental audits. Whatever your request, we create tailored scopes of work to meet your requirements – executed by our highly trained specialist engineers and network of trusted partners.
Get technical knowledge and support whenever you need it. Talk to us about your requirements today.
Specialist Services for Lifts and Lifting Equipment
Alongside our statutory lift and lifting equipment inspections, we provide a vast range of specialist services across the entire lifecycle of your lifting solutions.
From end-to-end vertical transportation adjacency services that helps ensure the safety and compliance of your lift installations, to in-depth lift maintenance audits, condition surveys and tagging systems. We cover all bases to address your specific projects or problems, with solutions tailored to your exact requirements.
We oversee and advise on the installation of your new lifts, escalators and more, ensuring critical components operate safely and compliantly – from full condition surveys to maintenance audits, to end of defect liability surveys.
Read our vertical transportation overview or our more detailed version.
We offer a diverse range of Tagcheck systems designed to provide clear and effective point-of-use compliance checks for lifting equipment.
We inspect your ladders, walkways, handrails and similar equipment to ensure it complies with Work at Height regulations – identifying any defects that need rectification and any ongoing safety observations and recommendations.
Specialist Services for Pressure Systems and COMAH
Pressure systems can be among the most critical pieces of equipment for any premises - and can present significant risks if left unchecked.
From specialist Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH) and storage tank inspections for systems storing dangerous substances, to extensive non-destructive testing of vessels and safety devices. We deliver expert-driven services to verify the safety, compliance and performance of your pressure systems.
From providing Written Schemes of Examination to on-site non-destructive testing of your vessels – we help ensure your pressure systems storing dangerous substances comply with COMAH regulations.
We conduct specialist visual inspections and detailed non-destructive testing to help you preserve the long-term compliance and safety of your industrial storage tanks.
From simple visual inspections to ultrasonic testing, we offer a wide range of NDT covering close visual examination, Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic.
We provide Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) for pressure vessels that contain steam (at any pressure) or that have a volume product of 250 bar/ltrs or more.
Ahead of any repair to your pressure vessels, we can review your repairer’s proposal to confirm they meet all requirements, and conduct testing during and after repairs.
Our specialist engineer surveyors deliver a detailed, documented site audit before your upcoming steam boiler installation against the requirements of ‘Guidance on Safe Operation of Boilers BG01’.
We can act as an expert witness during testing of your hydraulic systems and components, confirming that these are done competently and in line with necessary safety standards.
Our professionals conduct thorough examinations of your steam locomotives – including through their overhaul cycle – to ensure these powerful machines operate safely, efficiently and compliantly.
If your business takes on new properties or wants to review your estate, we visit your site and create a detailed report of all power presses that must be inspected in line with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, (PSSR) regulations.
Specialist Services for Electrical Installations
Help ensure the safety, compliance and efficiency of your electrical installations, EV chargers and Solar PV systems with our custom engineering services.
Specialist inspections of fixed wiring installations. Thermal imaging surveys that check for issues. Assessments of emergency lighting, alarms and safety equipment. We deliver a range of inspections and testing services to meet your engineering compliance needs.
We comprehensively inspect, test and report on the safety and compliance of your fixed wiring with the latest edition of BS7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations.
Our Electrical Inspection service assesses the condition and suitability of your electrical fixed wiring and distribution systems, identifying any visual defects.
Working with trusted third-party companies, we deliver a wide range of services to support the safe installation of electrical equipment at sites listed under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
Formerly known as Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), we conduct thorough visual inspections and testing across your assortment of portable electrical appliances.
We use thermal imaging technology to assess electrical installations for any heat abnormalities.
We provide meticulous periodic inspections and detailed reporting for emergency lighting installations in accordance with The Emergency Lighting British Standard BS5266.
We can inspect the installation of your lightning protection systems as specified in BS EN 62305, and perform periodic inspections to verify their long-term performance.
We provide periodic inspections of automatic fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Energy and Environmental Services
Minimise your energy waste and ensure healthy workspaces across your premises with our bespoke, all-encompassing energy and environmental services.
Whether it’s providing EPCs and DECs for your property portfolio, inspecting the safety and performance of your air-conditioning systems, or monitoring the water and air quality at your sites.
Trust us to help you achieve a more efficient, hygienic future for your organisation.
From comprehensive TM44 air-conditioning inspections to provision of EPCs, DECs and energy audits – improve the compliance and energy efficiency of your commercial buildings with our UK-leading support.
Covering everything from air emission monitoring and asbestos surveys to water monitoring for signs of Legionella – discover how we can help you maximise the health and hygiene of your working environments.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services
Confirm the safety and integrity of your plant, machinery and equipment with our highly precise, minimally disruptive non-destructive testing (NDT) services.
With extensive experience and nationwide coverage, our certified NDT engineers – selected from audited subcontractors and managed by our in-house specialists – identify faults, flaws or weaknesses affecting your critical work equipment.
From stringent on-site and remote visual inspections, to ultrasonic testing, thermal imaging and magnetic particle testing. We specialise in many forms of non-destructive testing to accurately assess the structural integrity of your plant and machinery.
Site Compliance Audits
As properties or portfolios grow, knowing all plant and machinery that you must have maintained, inspected or tested becomes more complex.
Whether you’ve recently expanded or want to be caught up with your current sites, our extensive site compliance audits locate all equipment that must be examined under health and safety legislation, including Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and The Electricity At Work Regulations (EAWR).
From comprehensive TM44 air-conditioning inspections to provision of EPCs, DECs and energy audits – improve the compliance and energy efficiency of your commercial buildings with our UK-leading support.
Why choose Allianz for your Special Services Inspections?
Why choose Allianz for your Special Services Inspections?
Allianz is one of the largest independent providers of engineering inspections in the UK and Ireland. With extensive coverage and a dedicated team of engineer surveyors, we've earnt the trust of companies nationwide for over 100 years, helping them achieve compliance with health and safety regulations and legislation.
Committed to Engineering Excellence
Our qualified engineer surveyors deliver the highest levels of technical competence and precision. UKAS accredited, SAFed members, LRQA certified – we're an industry leader.
Responsive, reliable & flexible service
Working around your schedule to carry out inspections, with minimal disruption and a safety first culture.
We always strive to be punctual and responsive.
Nationwide coverage, local knowledge
We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent inspection bodies, which means our engineer surveyors are local to you. We connect you with the right engineer based on your needs.
On-site digital reporting
Our inspection reports are compiled on-site and uploaded digitally, so you can access our findings and recommendations as soon as possible – enabling you to take action immediately.
Proud to work with...
Allianz is the trusted inspection provider for prominent organisations across the UK and Ireland.
The Allianz team is highly professional and knowledgeable. They always take the time to explain each step of the inspection process in detail, ensuring that we understand everything that’s going on. The results of our inspections are always delivered promptly and with great attention to detail. They provide excellent service and demonstrate exceptional expertise in their field. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with them.
We have no reservations in recommending Allianz based on our experience working with the team. Consistently over the months, we have ongoing excellent support and account management with regular touchpoints with our team, including scheduled review meetings focused on achieving improved quality of service.
Specialist Services FAQs
Our Special Engineering Services is a catch-all term for our range of enhanced, bespoke engineering solutions for our customers, beyond our regular, statutory inspection services.
Businesses often need more specialist support, from one-off inspections and testing, to expert consultancy and training. Our Special Services help our customers preserve the safety and compliance of their operations with solutions tailored to their exact specifications.
Our Special Services include (but are not limited to):
- Technical site compliance audits across your estates
- Specialist inspection services, including COMAH inspections, storage tank inspections and TM44 air-conditioning inspections
- Non-destructive testing to verify the integrity of your plant and machinery
- Vertical transport and lift consultancy, project management and condition surveys
- Reviews for repair proposals connected to your pressure systems
- Regulatory awareness training for your in-house maintenance teams
- Energy and environmental services to improve the efficiency and hygiene of your workplaces
- Meticulous risk assessments for your plant, machinery and equipment
- Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs) that outline the inspection requirements for all equipment
- Tagcheck – our dedicated tagging system that gives you total clarity over the inspection status of your equipment
Our core Inspection Services are an ongoing legal requirement for businesses that employ the following categories of plant, machinery and equipment:
- Lifts and lifting equipment
- Electrical equipment (including EV charging points and Solar PV systems)
- Pressure systems
- Power presses
- LEV equipment.
These are dictated by the regulations behind every piece of equipment.
Our Special Services are typically one-off services or solutions to address specific projects, issues or challenges. These are tailored around each customer’s particular needs and circumstances.
Unlike our Inspection Services, which are dictated by the regulations behind every piece of equipment, we produce unique scopes of work for each of our Special Services.
This means that every detail in the scope of work is tailored to the specifics of your request, problem or project. As a result, no two are exactly alike – they are completely bespoke for your exact requirements.
Our Special Engineering Services are performed by either our Specialist Engineers, our highly trained engineer surveyors or our wider network of approved, audited subcontractors and business partners.
Our combination of technical expertise and experience means we can devise and execute solutions for a wide range of needs and projects.
Our nationwide network of subcontractors and technical partners – including NDT practitioners and energy assessors – help deliver our service offering while delivering the highest standards of care, precision and technical understanding.
Whether it’s our highly qualified engineer surveyors, specialist engineers or our experienced business partners, we’re committed to providing you with engineering services that are second to none.
We only work with the best. Our business partners must be suitably accredited in their chosen field and go through a thorough due diligence programme to verify their quality, ensuring great, dependable service for our customers.
Yes. With our comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of all health and safety regulations, we can train your on-site maintenance teams to bring them up-to-speed with their day-to-day responsibilities.
With our support and guidance, we can help ensure your in-house teams are taking all necessary steps to keep your operations safe, efficient and compliant.
Tagcheck is our innovative, cost-effective series of tagging systems for your plant, machinery and equipment, highlighting their most recent inspection date and current inspection status. Tagcheck helps you:
- Minimise potential accidents by making staff aware of what plant has been inspected and what plant hasn’t.
- Enhance your existing health and safety procedures.
- Reassure site staff that your equipment has been satisfactorily inspected.
All TagCheck markers are clear, durable and waterproof. They do not interfere with the operation of equipment and are suitable for a wide range of plant and machinery. Our TagCheck solutions are available as:
- coloured tags
- aluminium discs with dated labels
- standalone dated labels
- coloured bands
- inspection stickers
- coloured wire tags.
Key benefits of conducting risk assessments for your plant and machinery include:
- Accident prevention: They identify potential hazards early, reducing the risk of injury to workers.
- Regulatory compliance: They help meet legal and industry safety standards, avoiding fines or shutdowns.
- Equipment longevity: They detect issues before they cause serious damage, extending machinery life.
- Operational efficiency: They minimise unplanned downtime by addressing risks before they disrupt production.
- Cost savings: They reduce repair costs, compensation claims and insurance premiums.
- Improved safety culture: They encourage proactive maintenance and risk awareness among staff.
You need a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) whenever you operate pressure systems or equipment that fall under the UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR). This typically applies to boilers, air receivers, autoclaves, and certain refrigeration plant (among others).
A WSE is required before the system is first used, and it sets out the parts of the system to be examined, the nature of the examination, and the intervals between examinations. The requirement is there to ensure that safety-critical components are inspected at appropriate times to prevent dangerous failures.
Yes, our Special Services, like our core statutory inspections, are available to customers across the entirety of the UK and Ireland.
As each of our Special Services is bespoke to each customer, the process will depend on the specific needs and circumstances.
When you contact us about one or more of our Special Services, we will work closely with you to understand your business and your requirements, and collaboratively develop a unique scheme of work that will detail everything that will happen as part of your service.
Working together, we will deliver a service that fulfils your key obligations and causes the least disruption to your business operations.
Don’t worry if you don’t see your required service above. With a comprehensive range of distinct engineering services, we know that whatever problem or demand you present to us, we have the depth of expertise and technical knowledge to find your ideal solution.