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Transparent inspection pricing
From USD 220–260 per man-day in the Ningbo area, with the English report, photos and local travel included.
Indicative rates (USD)
Reference rates for Ningbo-area work. Your final quote depends on scope, valve count and travel, and is confirmed in writing before the job.
| Service | Indicative price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-shipment inspection or DUPRO — 1 man-day (Ningbo area) | USD 220–260 / man-day | On-site inspection, English report, photo pack, local Ningbo travel |
| Pressure test witnessing added to a PSI | + USD 60–100 / day | Depends on the number of valves and hold durations |
| Pressure test witnessing only (half day) | USD 150–180 | Minimum charge |
| Factory audit / loading supervision | Quoted per job | Usually similar to a PSI man-day for a standard visit |
| Travel outside Ningbo (e.g. Wenzhou, Taizhou, Yuhuan, Lishui) | Actual cost or fixed surcharge | Confirmed in writing before the job |
Coating DFT is included when ordered and a gauge is confirmed in the quotation. PMI is quoted separately or witnessed on the factory’s calibrated XRF. Re-inspection is charged as a new man-day. 24-hour cancellation rule applies unless otherwise agreed.
What a man-day covers
- One inspector on site for a normal working day
- Report writing and photo pack
- Local travel within the Ningbo area
What changes the price
- Number of sizes / models and lot size (AQL sample size)
- Number of valves to witness and test hold times
- Travel distance and overnight stays
- Weekend or short-notice work, agreed in advance