Care home & healthcare slip testing in Southampton
Older and less mobile people slip more easily and are hurt more seriously when they fall. Proving your floors are safe is a core part of your duty of care.
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.
Floor safety as part of your duty of care
Wet rooms, en-suite bathrooms, shower areas and entrances are the highest-risk surfaces in any care setting — and the ones inspectors and insurers look at most closely. A slip that would bruise a younger person can cause a fracture for a resident.
Our UKAS-accredited testing gives you objective evidence that your floors meet recognised safety thresholds, supporting CQC compliance and reducing the risk of avoidable harm.
Barefoot areas matter: bathrooms and shower rooms are used barefoot, so we test with the Slider 55 barefoot rubber to reflect how the surface is actually used.
Where we test
Residential and nursing homes, supported-living schemes, GP surgeries, dental practices and clinics across Southampton, Eastleigh and Hampshire.
When to test
Before opening a new or refurbished facility, after any resident fall, and routinely as part of your annual health-and-safety review.
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
Do you test bathrooms and wet rooms barefoot?
Yes. For areas used without footwear we test using the Slider 55 barefoot rubber, which reflects real-world use and gives a true picture of slip risk.
Will an accredited report help with CQC and insurance?
Independent, UKAS-accredited evidence demonstrates you’ve taken reasonable steps to manage slip risk, which supports CQC compliance and is recognised by insurers and the courts.
Is testing disruptive for residents?
No. Tests are quick, quiet and confined to about a square metre, and we schedule around residents’ routines to keep disruption to a minimum.
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