Slip testing in Plympton
On the eastern edge of Plymouth, we provide UKAS-accredited pendulum slip testing across Plympton — from the historic St Maurice quarter to local retail, care and industry.
Every test by a UKAS-accredited technician
We provide the full range of slip resistance test methods recognised by the HSE, building control bodies, insurers and the courts. Every test is conducted by a UKAS-accredited technician — so your results aren’t just a reading, they’re evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
UKAS-accredited slip testing in Plympton
Plympton combines a historic town core with modern housing, retail and the nearby Langage industrial and business parks. We test floors throughout the area, across hospitality, healthcare, retail and the works and warehouses on Plymouth’s eastern side.
Whether it’s a kitchen, a care home, a shop entrance or a factory floor, every test is carried out to BS 7976-2 by a UKAS-accredited technician, with your report issued within 48 hours.
Fast turnaround: we reply to every Plympton enquiry within 24 hours and issue test reports within 48 hours of the site visit.
The full range of recognised methods
We select the right method for your surface and use case — and document it to the standard the HSE, insurers and the courts expect.
Pendulum (PTV) testing
The HSE-preferred in-situ test, producing a Pendulum Test Value in wet and dry conditions to BS EN 16165.
Shod & barefoot testing
Slider 96 to represent footwear and Slider 55 for barefoot areas such as pools and changing rooms.
Surface roughness (Rz)
Surface profile measurement used alongside pendulum data to assess slip potential under wet contamination.
R-rating interpretation
We relate findings to ramp-test R-ratings (DIN 51130) and barefoot ABC ratings where specifications call for them.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Plympton?
Yes — we provide UKAS-accredited pendulum slip testing throughout Plympton and the surrounding area, testing to BS 7976-2 in both wet and dry conditions.
How quickly can you attend and report?
We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours and aim to issue your report within 48 hours of testing in Plympton.
What PTV score is safe?
A wet Pendulum Test Value of 36 or above is the UK benchmark for low slip risk. We measure your floor against this HSE and UKSRG threshold and report the result clearly.
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