Frequently Asked
Questions.

Slip testing is the measurement of a floor’s slip resistance under standardised conditions. The main UK method is the BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 pendulum test, which produces a Pendulum Test Value (PTV) used to classify floors as low, moderate, or high slip potential under UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) guidance.

PTV is the Pendulum Test Value — a number from 0 to 150 measuring slip resistance. The UKSRG classifies PTV 36+ as low slip potential (safe), 25-35 as moderate, and below 25 as high slip potential requiring action. Both dry and wet PTV are measured; wet PTV is what matters most for real-world risk.

On-site BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 pendulum testing in Scotland typically costs £500 to £1,500 per visit. Laboratory sample testing is £250 to £600 per sample. Expert witness reports for Scottish litigation are £1,500 to £5,000 depending on complexity.

Scottish mainland sites within 7-14 working days. Urgent post-incident attendance often within 72-96 hours. Island sites (Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles) typically 2-3 weeks for efficient ferry or flight routing.

BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 pendulum testing (slider 96 for shod environments and slider 55 for wet-barefoot areas), EN 13036-4, and BS 8204 where applicable. Schedule No. 7933 covers all these under UKAS accreditation.

Yes. We cover every council area in Scotland — from the Central Belt (Glasgow, Edinburgh) and North East (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire), through to the Highlands, Orkney, Shetland, and Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles).

Reports are delivered within 48 hours of site attendance for on-site tests, or 48 hours of sample receipt for laboratory certification. Rush turnaround (24 hours) is available at a surcharge for Scottish tender deadlines.

Yes. UKAS-accredited BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 reports are consistently accepted as expert evidence by Scottish Sheriff Courts, the Court of Session, the HSE, and all major UK insurers.

Under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973, personal injury claims in Scotland generally have a 5-year limitation from the date of injury — longer than the 3-year limitation in England and Wales.

Yes. Pendulum testing is non-destructive and takes minutes per zone. We routinely test during operational hours or out-of-hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends). No surcharge for pre-arranged out-of-hours attendance.