Commercial kitchen slip testing in Stoke-on-Trent
Grease, water and oil make kitchen floors one of the highest slip-risk environments there is. We measure exactly how your floor performs when it’s contaminated — and prove it.
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.
Why kitchen floors fail
A quarry-tile or resin kitchen floor can look perfectly safe and still be dangerous the moment oil, water or food debris lands on it. Polishing, the wrong cleaning chemicals and worn surfaces all push the Pendulum Test Value down over time.
We test in the contaminated, wet condition that reflects a real shift — not an idealised dry floor — so your result genuinely represents the risk your staff face.
What “safe” looks like: a wet PTV of 36 or above is the HSE benchmark for low slip risk. Below that, you’re carrying foreseeable risk and potential liability.
Who we test for in the Potteries
Restaurants, gastropubs, hotel kitchens, school and care-home catering, food manufacturing and dark kitchens across Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
When to test
After a new floor or coating is installed, after any slip incident or complaint, and at least every 12 months in a busy kitchen where the surface wears and cleaning regimes change.
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 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, especially in 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
How slippery is a typical commercial kitchen floor?
It varies enormously. A floor that scores well dry can drop below the PTV 36 safe threshold the moment grease or water is present — which is exactly why we test in the wet, contaminated condition rather than dry.
Will testing disrupt service?
No. Each test takes a few minutes and covers about one square metre. We work around your hours, including before opening or after close, to avoid any impact on service.
Can you test after a slip accident in our kitchen?
Yes, and it’s strongly advised. An independent, UKAS-accredited PTV report documents the floor’s condition and is accepted as evidence by insurers and the courts.
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