Underwater Inspection Services
Professional visual and documented underwater inspections of bridges, dams, piers, pipelines, and submerged infrastructure — with photo and video reporting delivered to engineers, asset owners, and regulatory agencies.
Service Overview
See What's Beneath the Surface
You can't manage what you can't see. Underwater inspection gives asset owners, engineers, and infrastructure managers the information they need to make sound decisions about maintenance, repair, and capital planning for submerged structures.
SubCon's commercial divers conduct thorough visual inspections of submerged structural elements — documenting conditions with underwater photography and video. Our inspection reports provide engineers and owners with the factual basis needed for repair prioritization, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.
From routine bridge inspection cycles to emergency condition assessments following flood events or vessel impacts, SubCon provides professional underwater inspection services throughout the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast.
What We Inspect
Underwater Inspection Capabilities
Bridge Substructure Inspection
Underwater inspection of bridge piers, pile caps, piles, and footing elements — including scour assessment, concrete condition, steel corrosion, and structural integrity evaluation.
Dam & Reservoir Inspection
Inspection of dam faces, gate structures, intake systems, stilling basins, and reservoir infrastructure for concrete deterioration, seepage, and structural concerns.
Pier & Dock Inspection
Condition assessment of submerged pier and dock elements including piles, framing, and connections — for insurance, maintenance planning, or pre-repair documentation.
Pipeline & Outfall Inspection
Visual inspection of submerged pipelines, outfall structures, and water intake systems for industrial facilities, municipalities, and utility operators.
Photo & Video Documentation
All inspections include underwater photography and video documentation. Deliverables are formatted for engineering review, reporting, and maintenance records.
Emergency Condition Assessment
Rapid underwater inspection following flood events, vessel impacts, or structural incidents — providing the data needed to assess safety and make rapid repair decisions.