Cincinnati, Ohio

Manhole Inspections That Protect Infrastructure, and Public Safety

BMC provides comprehensive manhole inspection services that deliver clear, defensible condition data before, during, and after rehabilitation. Our inspections reduce risk, verify contractor performance, and ensure long-term system integrity—aligned with industry standards and real-world field conditions.

Why Manhole Inspections Matters

Manholes are critical access points—and common failure locations—in wastewater systems. When inspections are incomplete, inconsistent, or improperly documented, municipalities face costly consequences.

When manhole inspections are done incorrectly, risks include:

Proper inspections protect public safety, confirm compliance, and give owners confidence that rehabilitation dollars are well spent.

What BMC Provides

Independent, unbiased engineering analysis

Detailed review of inspection footage, reports, and documentation

Failure cause determination aligned with industry standards

Evaluation of construction practices, product compliance, and QA/QC

Clear written findings for attorneys, insurers, and municipalities

Deposition and courtroom testimony from a nationally recognized expert

Detailed Service Compenents

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Pre-Rehabilitation Manhole Inspections

We establish a defensible baseline before any work begins. Includes:

  • Structural and corrosion assessment

     

  • Infiltration, active leaks, and defect identification

     

  • Surface preparation and access condition review

     

  • Documentation to support rehab method selection
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Construction Phase / In-Process Inspections

BMC verifies that work is executed correctly—not just completed.  Includes:

  • Observation of surface prep and installation practices

     

  • Verification of materials, thickness, and application methods

     

  • Identification of deficiencies before they become failures
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Post-Rehabilitation Inspections

We confirm that the finished product meets contract and performance expectations.  Includes:

  • Final condition verification

  • Adhesion, coverage, and finish evaluation

  • Compliance confirmation against project specifications

360° Video & Advanced Inspection Technologies

For efficiency and documentation clarity, we deploy modern inspection tools. 

Includes:

  • High-resolution 360° video capture

     

  • Consistent, repeatable inspection records

     

  • Visual data suitable for engineers, owners, and contractors

How BMC Works With You

  1. Review existing data, plans, and project goals

  2. Perform field inspections using appropriate methods

  3. Document findings with clear visuals and written summaries

  4. Provide standards-aligned observations and recommendations

  5. Support QA/QC decisions during or after construction

Who This Service Is For

Municipalities

Ensure long-term system performance and reduce project risk.

Engineers

Strengthen designs with objective, compliant, field-driven recommendations.

CCTV Operators & Assessment Teams

Use results to align rehab planning with actual system condition.

Contractors

Minimize uncertainty, avoid change orders, and ensure product suitability.

Attorneys / Claims Review

Defensible engineering documentation for product disputes or failures.

Manufacturers

Independent review for spec compliance or “or equal” submissions.

Why BMC?

FAQs

How long does an expert case review take?

 Most reviews take 1–3 weeks depending on complexity and documentation volume.

 Inspection footage, photos, specs, QA/QC data, reports, and any construction records.

 Yes—BMC serves as an independent, unbiased engineering expert.

 Absolutely. We frequently evaluate material compliance and contractor submittals.

 Yes. BMC provides deposition and courtroom testimony when needed.

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