Autoclave and compressor inspections, servicing, repairs and sales
For dental practices, other healthcare businesses, schools and industrial sites in London and the South East. Fixed prices you can see before you book.
Autoclave and compressor brands we supply and service
About Independent Inspections
Our Services
Choose what you need. We’ll handle the rest.
Autoclave and compressor pressure safety inspections to comply with Health and Safety legislation. Written Schemes are included where required.
One-off servicing for autoclaves and compressors. Breakdown cover not included.
Scheduled servicing and free repairs for breakdowns that are covered by the contract for peace of mind.
Guaranteed repairs for autoclaves and compressors.
Autoclave testing accurately measures cycle parameters to ensure performance in accordance with specifications.
Reliable autoclaves and compressors to meet your requirements. We only supply quality units from reputable suppliers.
How it Works
From call to visit in three steps
Step One
Get in touch
Call or email us and let us know what you need. We'll guide you if you're not sure what you require. We'll then email an invoice out to you.
Step Two
Book an appointment
After receipt of your payment, an engineer will book an appointment with you directly. No call centres involved. You are welcome to have the engineer's number - feel free to contact him whenever you have a query.
Step Three
We visit your practice
The engineer comes to site, carries out the work and you are emailed the reports shortly afterwards.
Why Independent Inspections?
Why Choose Independent Inspections?
Specialist engineers
Our engineers are trained by equipment manufacturers and specialise in autoclaves and compressors.
Clear, fair pricing
Fixed-price quotes wherever we can. No hidden charges and timed work billed in quarter-hours so you’re not overcharged for unused time.
Booked around your day
Appointments that suit your practice, polite on-site engineers, and repairs and sales backed by an on-site guarantee.
Testimonials
Trusted by over a thousand happy customers.
“Dane is always so helpful. He understands that we are a busy practice and works around us. He is always polite, professional and a really lovely engineer who interacts with the team when on site.”
Cassio Road Dental Practice · Jan 2026
“Honestly, I have used your services over the last 10 years and dealt with Martin — he is amazing and always finds ways to work with you and an asset to the company.”
The Staines Centre Of Dental Excellence · Mar 2026
“I was extremely happy with Gareth’s assistance today. A very professional gentleman and I have no hesitation to recommend your services to my professional dental and medical colleagues.”
Second Floor Dental Practice · Sep 2025
“Great service as always, thanks again!”
Finchley Dental Lounge · Sep 2026
“We are very pleased with the service provided and with the engineer who attended.”
Envy Smile · Jan 2026
“Thanks so much for these. As always, great service, thank you.”
Prodenta · Sep 2026
FAQ
Everything you need to know today
Straight answers to the questions we get asked the most.
What do you inspect?
We inspect the pressure systems that are part of your autoclave or compressor in accordance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000.
How often does equipment need inspecting?
That depends on what your Written Scheme says, but usually it's once per year for autoclaves and once every two years for a compressor.
What is a Written Scheme?
A Written Scheme of Examination is the document required under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 that sets out how and when your pressure vessels should be examined. Inspections are carried out in accordance with that scheme.
What is a PVI?
A PVI is a pressure vessel inspection that is carried out in accordance with a Written Scheme and with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000.
What is an insurance inspection?
An insurance inspection is a pressure vessel inspection carried out by an employee of an insurance company. Pressure vessel (or Engineering) insurance is not required; some owners choose it or it may be bundled with other insurance.
What is a working exam as carried out by an insurance company?
A working exam is a check of a compressor carried out by an insurance company’s engineer in the years when a full pressure vessel inspection is not due. Compressors generally only need a pressure vessel inspection once every two years, while insurance policies usually run for 12 months. At those renewals, the insurer checks that the compressor is still there, is still the same machine, and appears to be in good working order.
What is testing or validation for an autoclave?
Testing is a process that confirms that required parameters such as temperature, pressure, exposure time, and steam penetration are accurately met. For dental practices, this is set out in HTM 01-05.
How can Independent Inspections help me with compliance?
We help practices stay on top of steriliser and compressor compliance with: • Written Schemes of Examination and inspections of pressure vessels under PSSR 2000. • Servicing and breakdown support. • Testing (or validation) aligned with HTM 01-05 for Dental Practices.
What does a service contract include?
A service contract normally includes two scheduled services, one at the start of the contract and one after six months. It includes breakdown cover for faults that are covered by the contract. Consumables such as door seals, lid gaskets, cassette seals and filters are charged separately. The contract doesn't cover furniture and fittings (such as trays, racks, cassettes and bottles), external casing damage, steam generators, extras such as printers or gauges, parts that are no longer available, or damage caused by oils, incorrect fluids, scale, misuse or running dry. It also excludes call-outs for door, lid or cassette leaks, foreign objects in the chamber, or instances where no fault is found.
Will you complete a repair in a single visit?
Most of the time, yes. Our engineers carry most parts but on occasion there may be a part they don’t have. A return visit may also be needed if the cost needs approval first or if the fault is intermittent and difficult to find.
How do appointments work?
You schedule an appointment directly with the engineer who will be visiting you with no call centre in the middle. The first appointment of the day is the only one where a set time can be guaranteed as later visits can get delayed by traffic or other circumstances, although the engineer will always give you an approximate time. He will always keep you informed if he can't get to you at the expected time.
What area do you cover?
London and much of the South East.
How do you determine the travelling fee?
This is set according to the distance the engineer has to travel from his base.
Why do you charge in advance?
We invoice before the visit so we can keep overheads down. Less admin and less time spent on chasing unpaid invoices means we can keep our prices lower. It also locks in the engineer’s diary, cuts no-shows, and means everything is agreed and paid for before the job starts.
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