Slip testing external paving, decking & ramps

Outside surfaces face the worst conditions of all — rain, frost, algae and slope — and are a common source of slip and trip claims.

Where we find it in Staffordshire

Entrance forecourts, pub gardens and terraces, ramps and steps, timber and composite decking, and paths across Staffordshire.

Why it can be a slip risk

Smooth paving, worn timber decking and algae growth all cut grip, and any slope makes a marginal surface worse. External areas are also where the public are most likely to be caught out in bad weather.

What we’d do about a poor result

Cleaning off algae, fitting anti-slip strips or nosings to steps and ramps, or treating the surface can all help. We test with the right method for outdoor use and re-test to confirm.

How we test it

A UKAS-accredited pendulum test, wet and dry, using the correct rubber slider for how the floor is used
A Pendulum Test Value for each area, against the recognised thresholds
A clear report in 2–3 working days, with independent recommendations
A re-test after any remedial work, to prove the floor now performs

Independent, so no upsell

We test floors; we don’t sell flooring, coatings or cleaning. Whatever we tell you about this surface, there’s nothing we’re selling off the back of it.

Get a quote The test & standards

Want your floors tested?

A fixed quote, a quick visit and a UKAS-accredited report you can rely on.

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Slip Testing Staffordshire — delivered by Surface Performance BS 7976-2 & BS EN 16165 · ISO/IEC 17025