Pendulum slip testing for Reading floors.
Independent, UKAS-accredited floor slip resistance testing to BS 7976-2 — proving your floors are safe and your duty of care is covered.
PTV 36 or above is the benchmark for a low-risk floor in wet conditions. We measure it, evidence it, and report it.
What slip testing actually measures
Pendulum slip testing is the HSE’s preferred method for measuring how slippery a floor is. A calibrated pendulum swings a rubber slider across your surface — simulating a heel strike — to produce a Pendulum Test Value (PTV) in both wet and dry conditions.
It’s carried out to BS 7976-2 / BS EN 16165 and UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) guidelines. The result is an objective, court-defensible number — not a guess — that proves whether your floor meets accepted safety thresholds.
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.
Floors we test across the Thames Valley
If people walk on it and it can get wet, worn or contaminated, it should be tested. We assess single surfaces through to whole-site surveys.
Commercial kitchens
UKAS-accredited pendulum slip testing for commercial kitchens in Reading.
View sector →Care homes
UKAS-accredited slip testing for care homes and healthcare premises in Reading.
View sector →Retail
UKAS-accredited slip testing for shops, supermarkets and retail parks in Reading.
View sector →Leisure & pools
UKAS-accredited barefoot and shod slip testing for pools, leisure centres and gyms in Reading.
View sector →Schools & public
UKAS-accredited slip testing for schools, the university and public buildings in Reading.
View sector →Industrial
UKAS-accredited slip testing for factories, warehouses and business parks in Reading.
View sector →How a slip test works
Get a quote
Tell us the surfaces and site. We reply within 24 hours with a clear, same-day quote.
On-site testing
An engineer visits and tests each surface wet and dry. Each test covers ~1m² and takes minutes.
Lab analysis
Readings are analysed against HSE and UKSRG thresholds for every realistic scenario.
Your report
A UKAS-accredited report with clear PTV results and recommendations — within 48 hours.
Independent results that stand up to scrutiny
We don’t sell flooring, coatings or cleaning contracts — so our reports are never tempered to upsell. That independence is exactly what makes them credible to insurers and the courts.
UKAS-accredited laboratory
One of only a handful of UK labs accredited to ISO 17025 for slip resistance testing.
Court-defensible evidence
Independent BS 7976 reports accepted in insurance claims and civil litigation.
Mobile across the Thames Valley
On-site testing throughout Reading and Berkshire with minimal disruption.
Proactive, not reactive
Test before an incident to reduce liability — clients have cut slip & trip claims by up to 60%.
Slip testing across Reading & beyond
We test throughout the town and the surrounding Berkshire and Thames Valley areas.
Reading grew up where the Kennet meets the Thames — a town of biscuits, beer and bulbs that became the Thames Valley’s commercial and tech hub. From riverside venues to busy business parks, that mix puts a lot of footfall and wet weather through its floors, which is exactly where measured slip resistance earns its keep.
Frequently asked questions
What is pendulum slip testing?
It’s an on-site floor safety test that measures slip resistance. A calibrated pendulum swings a rubber slider across the floor to produce a Pendulum Test Value (PTV). It’s the HSE-preferred method and is carried out to BS 7976-2 / BS EN 16165 and UKSRG guidelines.
What PTV score is considered safe?
A wet PTV of 36 or above is treated as low slip risk, 25–35 is moderate, and 24 or below is high risk. We test in both wet and dry conditions and report your floor against these HSE and UKSRG thresholds.
Do you cover all of Reading and the Thames Valley?
Yes. We test throughout Reading — the town centre, Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Woodley and Whitley — plus Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames and Thatcham across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.
How quickly do I get my report?
Reports are typically issued within 48 hours of the site visit, and we reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
Is the test disruptive, and how long does it take?
No — each test covers roughly one square metre and takes only a few minutes once set up. The number of tests depends on how many different surfaces you want assessed.
Are your reports accepted for HSE, insurance and court?
Yes. Surface Performance is a UKAS-accredited laboratory testing to BS 7976. Independent, accredited PTV results are recognised by the HSE and UKSRG and accepted as credible evidence in insurance and civil claims.
Get a slip testing quote
Tell us about your site and surfaces. We’ll come back within 24 hours with a clear quote — no obligation.
- Same-day quote, 24-hour reply
- UKAS-accredited, court-defensible reports
- On-site across Reading & the Thames Valley
Prefer to talk it through? Call 0208 246 5562 or email info@surfaceperformance.com