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Independent UKAS ISO 17025 accredited BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 pendulum slip resistance testing. Legal-grade PTV reports delivered within 48 hours of site attendance. Schedule No. 7933.
Every service we offer is delivered under the same UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation. Whether you need on-site pendulum testing, laboratory certification, or expert witness work, the data stands up in court.
On-site pendulum slip resistance testing at your premises. Wet and dry PTV values recorded by qualified engineers. Report issued within 48 hours.
Most popularSend flooring product samples to our UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory for certification. BS 7976 / BS EN 16165, EN 13036-4, DIN 51097 and related standards.
For manufacturersForensic post-incident testing and expert reports for personal injury litigation. Used by UK solicitors, loss adjusters and insurers.
Claims defenceUKAS ISO 17025 is the United Kingdom Accreditation Service standard for testing laboratories. It is not a vanity badge — it is what separates evidence-grade testing from marketing.
UKAS laboratories cannot sell treatments, chemicals, or replacement flooring. The report is not a sales tool.
Every measurement is fully documented: instrument calibration, environmental conditions, engineer qualifications.
UKAS-accredited BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 reports are consistently accepted as expert evidence by UK courts and the HSE.
UKAS laboratories are audited every year by independent UKAS assessors. No self-certification possible.
The Pendulum Test Value (PTV) is the HSE's preferred slip resistance metric under BS 7976 / BS EN 16165. These are the UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) threshold classifications — applicable in both dry and wet (contaminated) conditions.
| PTV Value | Classification | Regulatory Position |
|---|---|---|
| 36+ | LOW SLIP POTENTIAL | Compliant · acceptable |
| 25 – 35 | MODERATE POTENTIAL | Requires active risk management |
| Below 25 | HIGH SLIP POTENTIAL | Unacceptable — immediate action required |
We test across every commercial sector in England. Each environment has its own slip profile, its own regulatory exposure, and its own tolerable risk level.
Wet entrance zones, polished stone, high footfall
Spa pools, lobby floors, bar and restaurant areas
Loading bays, forklift routes, production floors
Terminals, platforms, concourse paving
New-build specification, post-completion testing
Corridors, canteens, sports halls, halls of residence
Hospital corridors, wet rooms, care-home communal areas
Multi-site portfolios, annual testing contracts
Concourses, changing rooms, stadium walkways
Cold stores, wash-down zones, production floors
Deck surfaces, cabin floors, port terminals
From ceramic tiles and natural stone to swimming pools, shower trays, and anti-slip retrofits — our UKAS accreditation covers every common commercial flooring type.
BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 · EN 13036-4
Marble, granite, limestone
Solid, engineered, laminate
Wet barefoot testing
DIN 51097 barefoot ramp
Etched, textured, decorative
Grating, plate, walkways
Pre/post treatment testing
Epoxy, polyurethane, MMA
Get in touch with site details and requirements.
Same-day fixed-price quote. No sales calls.
Qualified engineer attends within 5–10 working days.
Laboratory analysis and full report preparation.
UKAS-accredited report in your inbox within 48 hours.
Our engineers cover every major city across the United Kingdom. Click your location for local sector focus, typical turnaround times, and recent case examples.
On-site BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 pendulum testing in the UK typically ranges from £500 to £1,500 per visit depending on location, number of test areas, and access requirements. Every quote includes a full UKAS-accredited report within 48 hours. We provide fixed-price quotes with no hidden extras.
The HSE and UK Slip Resistance Group guidance use three classifications: PTV 36 or above is "low slip potential" and compliant. PTV 25 to 35 is "moderate" and requires active risk management. PTV below 25 is "high slip potential" and unacceptable. These thresholds apply in both dry and wet (contaminated) conditions.
UKAS accreditation is not legally mandatory, but it is the practical gold standard. UKAS-accredited BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 reports are consistently accepted as expert evidence by UK courts, the HSE, and all major UK insurers. A non-accredited report carries significantly less weight in litigation.
We typically attend English sites within 5 to 10 working days of booking. Urgent post-incident attendance for claims defence or insurance investigation can often be arranged within 48 to 72 hours.
Yes. Our engineers cover the entire country — from London and the South East through the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and North East. We have 30 dedicated city coverage pages and will travel beyond those areas on request.
Every common commercial flooring type: ceramic tile, natural stone, engineered wood, laminates, resin (epoxy/PU/MMA), metal (grating/plate), glass, swimming pool surrounds, shower trays, and anti-slip products. If people walk on it, we can test it.
Yes. Post-incident forensic testing and expert witness reports are a significant part of our work. We work with UK solicitors, loss adjusters and insurers regularly on both claims defence and claimant-side investigations.
Proactive testing is cheaper than defending a claim. A single UKAS-accredited test creates documented evidence of due diligence — evidence that dramatically reduces the quantum of any future claim, satisfies your insurer, and discharges your Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 obligations.
Get a fixed-price, no-obligation quote within 24 hours. UKAS ISO 17025 accredited. Reports delivered within 48 hours of site attendance.
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UKAS ISO 17025 · No. 7933