Materials Testing

Through precise laboratory and field testing, Inline verifies the quality, safety, and compliance of construction materials used in projects across Canada. Our experienced team utilizes industry-leading techniques, quality management systems, and accredited testing methods to deliver accurate results you can trust. With CCIL-certified labs, Mobile Lab capabilities, and highly skilled field technicians, we deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions that work to keep complex projects on track.

Materials Testing Services

Concrete:

We offer complete on-site and lab concrete testing solutions to assess quality, strength, and durability. Our services cover everything from field measurements to in-depth lab analyses to ensure concrete materials meet project specifications.

On-Site:
- Slump, Air Content, Unit Weight & Temperature
- Grout, Mortar and Shotcrete Testing
- Concrete Coring & Impact Hammer Testing

Lab:
- Compression Strength Testing
- Core Thickness and Density Measurements
- Linear Traverse (Petrographic Analysis)
- Chloride Ion Penetrability Test (RCP)

Asphalt:

Our asphalt testing services evaluate pavement materials for quality, density, and performance. Whether verifying mix designs, measuring in-place density, or analyzing core samples, our team provides the reliable data needed to confirm compliance with project specifications and industry regulations.

On-Site:
- Pavement Assessments & Sampling
- Field Compaction Testing
- Asphalt Coring

Lab:
- Marshall and Superpave Mix Testing
- Aggregates Gradation
- Asphalt Content by Ignition
- Stability and Flow Testing
- Core Thickness and Density Analysis

Soils:

Our soils testing services provide comprehensive on-site and lab evaluations to ensure proper compaction, bearing capacity, and material quality. From field density and moisture testing to advanced lab analyses, we deliver the data needed to verify soil and aggregate performance for a wide range of construction applications.

On-Site:
- Nuclear Density Testing (Moisture Content & Compaction)
- Inspections: Stripping, Undercutting, Subgrade Approvals, and Proof Rolls
- Soil Bearing Capacity Evaluations
- Frost Inspections and Winter Fill Monitoring

Lab:
- Standard and Modified Proctor Tests
- Grain Size Analyses & Atterberg Limits
- California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
- Bulk Density & Specific Gravity
- Hydraulic Conductivity
- Consolidation & Swell Potential
- Shear and Strength Testing (Direct Shear, UCS)
- Organic Content of Soils
- Particle Shape and Angularity Tests
- Abrasion Resistance: LA Abrasion & Micro Deval
- Water Soluble Sulphate & Sulfate Soundness
- pH, Resistivity, and Thermal Properties

If any required tests are not included above, please reach out for a complete list. Inline can coordinate with 3rd parties to complete any testing services not provided by our labs.

Mobile Labs

Remote projects require versatile solutions, and Inline’s Mobile Labs bring full soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt testing capabilities directly to your site anywhere in Canada. This approach eliminates costs, improves turnaround times, and delivers real-time results to support fast-paced project schedules.

Benefits of a Mobile Lab:
- Transparent Pricing – Eliminate high or unpredictable expenses caused by per-test pricing models with our flat monthly lab rate.
- Labour Optimization – Reduce downtime by allowing field technicians to transition between the field and on-site lab efficiently and as-needed.
- Sample Quality – Avoid possible sample deterioration and expensive travel costs by testing on-site.
- Immediate results – Request a rush test, at no extra cost, and control how quickly you see results with our on-site labs, giving you a strong advantage on fast-paced projects.

Mobile labs

Hybrid Technicians

Our Hybrid Technicians save money and prevent downtime by combining the skills of a Surveyor and Materials Technician (soil and compaction work only). This streamlined approach ensures efficiency without compromising the quality of the work performed.

Benefits of a Hybrid Technician:
- Improved Service Delivery: A single source for QC activities improves communication and continuity.
- Cost Efficiency: Combined skillsets lower client costs without sacrificing quality.
- Labour Optimization: Multi-skilled technicians reduce downtime and increase flexibility.
- Reduced Headcount: Fewer people on site means improved safety and lower overhead.