Retail & supermarket slip testing in Wolverhampton
Entrances turn treacherous the moment rain is walked in. With high footfall and the public on your floors, retail slip claims are common — and defensible only with evidence.
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.
Where retail floors go wrong
The most common slip points are entrance matting zones where wet weather is tracked in, polished aisles, chiller and produce areas, and back-of-house where spillages happen. Each needs to perform when wet, not just when dry.
We assess single high-risk areas or carry out a full site survey across your store, giving you a clear map of where you stand against the PTV 36 safe threshold.
Walked-in water is the issue: a tiled or polished entrance that grips when dry can fall well below safe levels in wet weather — exactly the conditions we replicate.
Where we test
Supermarkets, convenience stores, the Mander and Wulfrun centres, retail parks and showrooms across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
When to test
After a refit, following any customer slip claim, and as routine evidence of due diligence under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
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
Can you test just our entrance, or the whole store?
Either. Many retailers start with the highest-risk areas — entrances and chillers — while others commission a full-site survey for a complete picture across the store.
A customer has made a slip claim — can you help?
Yes. An independent UKAS-accredited PTV report documents the floor’s actual slip resistance and is accepted as credible evidence in liability claims.
Do you work outside trading hours?
Yes. We can test before opening or after close to avoid disruption to customers and staff.
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