Slip resistance testing, done properly.
Independent, HSE-recognised pendulum slip testing across the UK — UKAS ISO 17025 accredited to BS 7976 and BS EN 16165. Reports that stand up in court. Results you can act on.
- UKAS17025
- HSE
- UKSRG
- BS 7976
- BS EN 16165
Every test method that matters in the UK.
From in-situ pendulum testing through to expert witness reports for personal injury claims, we cover the full spectrum of slip resistance assessment under one accreditation.
Pendulum Slip Testing
The HSE-preferred method to BS 7976-2 and UKSRG Guidelines Issue 5. Accurate, in-situ measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction in wet and dry conditions.
Learn more →SlipAlert Testing
Faster broad-area surveys correlated to PTV. Ideal for large sites, monitoring programmes, and identifying high-risk zones across hundreds of square metres.
Learn more →Surface Roughness (Rz)
Micro-roughness measurement that complements pendulum data. Determines whether a floor can disperse contamination — essential for complete slip risk assessment.
Learn more →Expert Witness Reports
Independent, court-defensible reports for personal injury claims, insurance disputes, and HSE investigations. Full chain of custody, UKAS-traceable.
Learn more →Not all slip testing is equal. Here's the difference.
The UK slip testing market includes everything from one-person operators to volume content-farm websites. We're a different proposition — and the gap shows up where it matters most: in court, with your insurer, and during HSE investigations.
Slips Test by Surface Performance
- UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory
- Named, qualified technicians with documented training records
- Calibrated equipment with full UKAS traceability
- Reports written to withstand expert challenge
- 20+ years sports surface and floor testing experience
- Fixed UK office, real address, real team — no anonymous freelancers
- Testing aligned with BS 7976-2 and BS EN 16165
Typical low-cost slip testing
- No UKAS accreditation — self-declared "compliant"
- Subcontracted technicians, training history unclear
- Equipment calibration not always documented
- Generic reports that may not stand expert scrutiny
- Limited slip resistance specialism — often a side service
- PO-box addresses and template city pages with no real presence
- No recognised industry credentials beyond a website claim
From enquiry to defensible report — a clear process.
Whether you're managing a single restaurant floor or a portfolio of 200 sites, the methodology is the same: rigorous, documented, accredited.
Scope & Quote
We discuss your site, the surfaces in question, the reason for testing (compliance, claim, monitoring), and provide a fixed-fee quote within one working day.
Testing to BS 7976-2
A named technician attends with calibrated UKAS-traceable equipment. Tests are conducted in wet and dry conditions across the agreed sample points.
UKAS-Accredited Reporting
Results are reviewed against HSE PTV thresholds and UKSRG Issue 5 guidance. Reports include raw data, contextual photography, and clear recommendations.
Report & Aftercare
Signed UKAS-accredited PDF report delivered within 5 working days. We remain available for follow-up questions and expert opinion if required.
Wherever pedestrians walk, slip risk needs measuring.
What does a "safe" PTV actually mean?
The Health and Safety Executive uses three slip potential bands. Understanding where your floor sits is the first step in managing risk.
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive · UK Slip Resistance Group Guidelines Issue 5 (2016) · BS 7976-2:2002+A1:2013. A PTV of 36 indicates a slip risk of approximately 1 in 1,000,000.
Read the full guidanceTell us about your site. We'll do the rest.
Whether you need a single PTV reading after an incident, or routine compliance testing for a national portfolio, we'll respond with a fixed-fee quote within one working day. No upselling, no jargon.