Design Consultation

Practical support for flow system planning & compliance

Getting your flow monitoring system right from the outset helps prevent project delays and reduce costs.  At Flowcheck, we offer expert consultation on flow measurement system design, upgrades and troubleshooting helping ensure your plans are practical, efficient, and aligned with Environment Agency requirements.

Our team draws on decades of experience working with complex sites across both the water utility and industrial sectors.  We are familiar with the real-world challenges of implementing flow systems and can advise on best practices for site layout, flowmeter type, structure design, location, and data logging systems.

We support early-stage projects where clarity is needed most, offering a second set of eyes to help you build confidence in your plans before commissioning contractors or committing to capital spend.

Pre-MCERTS surveys

If you’re preparing for your first MCERTS inspection or upgrading a legacy system, our Pre-MCERTS Survey is designed to give you clarity and direction.  We’ll carry out a full review of your existing or planned flow measurement installation to identify whether it’s likely to meet MCERTS criteria, and what changes might be needed to bring it into compliance.

This includes checking:

Condition of the flow structure (e.g. weirs, flumes)

Installation conditions (upstream/downstream hydraulics, access, power)

Suitability of the instrumentation

Any risks to the integrity of the flow measurement system

Following the survey, we provide a clear, written report with practical recommendations to help you move forward with confidence—whether you’re starting from scratch or adapting an older system.

Common use cases

Our design consultation service helps clients plan flow monitoring systems that work reliably from day one.  By getting involved early, we help you avoid costly redesigns, ensure compliance, and build systems that are easy to maintain and inspect.

Our advice is grounded in practical experience, helping you design with confidence and avoid surprises later on.

New or upgraded open channel flow monitoring installations

Site reviews ahead of MCERTS inspections

Early planning for U_MON3 & U_MON6 storm overflow (EDM) monitoring

Reviewing suitability of pumping stations, treatment works, and discharge locations for flow compliance

Why choose Flowcheck?

Our design advice is built on real-world experience.  We don’t just understand the theory, we’ve spent years in the field, inspecting sites, identifying issues, and helping clients meet compliance with confidence.

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Ready to move forward? Our team is here to help with expert advice and practical support from day one.