Capital Steel & Welding Inspection (CSWI) is dedicated to providing the highest quality inspection and testing services, catering specifically to the individual needs of each client and project. At CSWI, our Mission Statement is three-fold:

• Provide detailed, accurate and fair inspection and testing services.
• Provide these services as timely and efficient as possible without compromising onsite safety or the overall safety of the end product.
• Interact and communicate professionally with all persons involved in the project.

CSWI understands the many variables involved in new construction and rehabilitation projects. Schedule, budget, bystander safety and environmental protection are just a few of the many concerns facing builders and owners today. CSWI will work with the contractor, owner and any other applicable parties to ensure that inspection and testing of your project are comprehensive and complete, without adversely affecting the other critical aspects of your project.

CSWI is now a registered SPECIAL INSPECTOR (SI) with the City of San Antonio, TX.

Sample Services Provided by CSWI

The need for critical inspection and testing for your project begins long before any cranes arrive onsite or any welding machine is started up. Below is a brief summary of the services offered by CSWI during all phases of your project. Please see our SERVICES page for more detailed information.

• Fabrication facility audits
• In-process fabrication inspections
• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Welder Qualification Records review
• High-strength bolting inspection/testing
  
• Anchor Rod Pullout Testing
• Ultrasonic Thickness/Pipe Integrity Testing
• Fit-up, in-process and final inspection of welded and bolted connections
• Non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE) of welded connections
• Aerospace Flight/Nonflight Hardware inspection and testing.

Special services offered to steel erection contractors and fabrication/welding shops:

• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) qualification/testing
• Welder/welding operator qualification testing
• In-house consulting in preparation for AISC audits
• Contract QC services
• Third-party dispute mediation

   ** Welder Testing can be performed at YOUR facility or on the job site!

International Code Council (ICC) Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspection:

• CSWI is proud to be one of the FIRST inspection agencies in Central Texas to offer ICC certified Special Inspectors for Structural Steel and Bolting.
  
• Please call or email for details and to request an experienced, qualified inspector to visit your project.