Gilbert Diving - Commercial Diving Services include:

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Extensive bridge & underwater structure inspection A number of government departments have recognised the need to regularly assess rail & road bridges for wear and damage to the underwater supporting structures. Cracks can develop in concrete pylons, timber can rot, and steel structures are susceptible to corrosion. We can provide detailed reports of these underwater structures for engineers to assess, including video and photographic evidence. We have undertaken over 600 bridge inspections since 1996 for clients such as Queensland Rail, the RTA in NSW, regional councils, and engineering firms. Click here for more information and projects

Pile and Structure Removal & Repairs Government departments, demolition companies, large construction companies call us for assistance with removal of piles or structures at bed level or below. We do remove all sorts of piles, steel, sheet piling, reinforced concrete and timber, using exothermic cutting equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic chainsaws, and jackhammers. Click here for more information and projects

Contaminated Environmental Diving using Specialised Pollution Suits Two complete Diver and Stand by Diver totally enclosed suits and helmets as required by Diving Standards AS/NZS 2299/1/2007. We do Waste Water Treatment Plant maintenance, repairs, installations, modifications, inflatable plug installation for pipe testing and valve isolation, aerator paddle recovery & installation, inspection, reporting & repairs of sewer rising mains, abatoirs and gelatine ponds. A variety of solutions to a variety of problems. Government departments, councils, waste water management companies and mines, call on us for assistance from all over the east coast of Australia. Click here for more information and projects

Salvage All types of salvage & recovery, we salvage houseboats, ferries, dredges, trawlers, large ship anchors & chain, pleasure craft, vehicles, light aircraft, through private clients or their insurance company. Our priorities are to raise your vessel with the least amount of damage possible whilst keeping our diver’s safe. Click here for more information and projects

Underwater Welding & Cutting Underwater welding is a safe, reliable and cost effective technique for maintenance, repair and construction. Wet welding to code AWS D3.6M:1999 specification for underwater welding. Exothermic cutting with specialised rods capable of cutting all types and thickness of metal ensures the best result for our clients. Our diver’s are experienced in this field and are encouraged to try new methods and materials.

Water Reservoirs, Resource Maintenance, Dams, Power Stations and Desalination Plants Reservoirs, dams and lakes are part of our regular work doing inspections with reporting using footage & photography. Regular maintenance of structures, dam aeration systems, intakes, new installations and cleaning. Click here for more information and projects

Core sampling & Pipelines Core Sampling of all types of structures and piles such as steel, timber and concrete. Bottom samples taken of river, sea, creek and dam beds. Laboratory analysis is easily arranged in local area. We do pipeline burial, ongoing inspection with reporting and remedial maintenance. Click here for more information and projects

Video, Photography & Reporting Onsite video recording and viewing on a surface monitor while the diver is performing underwater work forms part of our reports. Photographs are taken and are available to our clients or they may be part of the project requirements for assessment purposes.  Click here for more information and projects

Hire of Vessel Purpose built in 2009; this 8.0m aluminium work punt is available for hire throughout inland waters. Currently registered and insured ‘Room to Move’ is a practical vessel which is powered by a 4 stroke-60HP Suzuki Engine. The vessel provides a canopy and seat for protection from the sun, safety equipment, cylinder racks, dive ladder and ample of storage and space. Please contact us for further information. Price on application.