At Office Building Testing, we specialise in the reliable measurement of floor surface slip resistance in operational office buildings the wider UK.

Our services support compliance with workplace safety regulations and help reduce liability by ensuring communal areas, stairwells, receptions, and corridors meet required slip resistance standards.

From busy lobbies and kitchenettes to washroom facilities and external pathways, our skilled technicians deliver comprehensive, fully documented slip tests to protect staff, visitors, and building management.

Why Is Slip Resistance Testing Critical in Office Buildings?

Slip resistance testing is essential for maintaining health and safety in office buildings, where heavy foot traffic and variable surface conditions pose ongoing risks.

With employees, contractors, and visitors moving through shared spaces daily, often carrying drinks or using wet facilities, floors must meet defined anti-slip performance standards.

Regular testing ensures areas such as corridors, reception zones, staircases, and washrooms comply with legislation, helping prevent slip-related accidents and demonstrating a proactive approach to duty-of-care obligations for employers and property managers.

Which Office Areas Are Commonly Tested for Slip Risk?

We provide slip resistance testing in a wide range of office environments throughout, including:

• Reception areas – High-traffic zones where wet footwear or cleaning residues increase risk.
• Corridors and hallways – Constant use throughout the day demands consistent slip resistance.
• Toilets and shower facilities – Frequent exposure to water and cleaning products makes slip testing critical.
• Staff kitchens and breakout zones – Prone to spills from hot drinks, food, and cleaning.
• Meeting rooms and boardrooms – Especially where polished floors or decorative tiles are used.
• Internal staircases and landings – Key risk areas requiring precise slip resistance data.
• Balconies and rooftop terraces – External surfaces exposed to weather and foot traffic.
• Underground or multi-story car parks – Areas requiring high grip due to oil, water, and vehicle movement.

How Much Does Office Building Testing Typically Cost?

The cost of office building testing ranges from £300 to over £1,500 per visit, depending on the number of test points, the floor types, and the building’s size and layout.

Pricing is influenced by accessibility, surface types (e.g. tile, vinyl, or stone), whether wet and dry testing is required, and the level of reporting needed for legal, regulatory, or insurance purposes.

Contact Office Building Testing to get customised prices for slip resistance testing at your workplace.

Can Internal and External Office Surfaces Be Tested for Slip Resistance?

We conduct slip resistance testing on both indoor and outdoor surfaces across office buildings. We work with building owners, health and safety managers, and facilities teams to schedule tests with minimal disruption to business operations.

Testing can be completed during evenings, weekends, or scheduled maintenance periods, ensuring full compliance without impacting productivity.

What Standards Do Slip Testing Providers Follow for Office Safety Compliance?

Office slip testing providers follow established UK safety and compliance standards to ensure risk is managed effectively, including:

• UKSRG Guidelines – Best practice for slip testing and data interpretation from the UK Slip Resistance Group.
• HSE Testing Protocols – Approved Health and Safety Executive methods for assessing pedestrian slip hazards.
• BS 7976-2 – British Standard methodology for Pendulum slip testing on dry and wet surfaces.
• Workplace health and safety regulations – Compliance with legal obligations for commercial and multi-occupant office environments.
• Audit and claims-ready reports – Structured data output to support internal safety processes, insurer documentation, and third-party claims.

Do Slip Test Reports Providers Meet Regulatory and Insurance Requirements?

All reports issued by Office Building Testing are designed to satisfy safety audits, public liability insurers, and workplace compliance officers.

Our documentation includes location-tagged test results, surface condition notes, photographic evidence, and clear HSE-based pass/fail ratings. We also offer expert interpretation to support health and safety investigations, accident reviews, and employer liability defence where required.

How Often Should Slip Testing Be Conducted at Offices Operating?

Office buildings should undergo slip resistance testing annually, or more frequently in high-use areas such as washrooms, lobbies, and kitchenettes.

Additional testing is recommended following refurbishment, flooring replacement, or reported slip incidents. Scheduled testing plays a key role in risk prevention and demonstrates active safety management to insurers and auditors.

What Equipment Is Used for Accurate Slip Testing in Office Buildings?

We use professional-grade tools to perform accurate, repeatable slip testing in high-traffic office environments, including:

• Pendulum Tester – The UKAS-endorsed industry standard for measuring slip potential in both dry and wet conditions.
• Surface Roughness Meters – Supplementary devices that assess the micro-texture of flooring materials for additional safety insight.
• On-site adaptability – Ideal for testing a wide range of surfaces from polished concrete to vinyl, natural stone, and coated timber.
• Legally compliant results – Our equipment outputs meet insurer, HSE, and audit requirements across all common office floor types.

Are Emergency or Out-of-Hours Slip Tests Available for Office Buildings?

We offer urgent and out-of-hours slip testing services for office buildings. Whether required post-incident or during time-sensitive maintenance, we can deploy at short notice.

Our team works closely with building managers and safety officers to arrange convenient testing times with minimal disruption to staff or tenants.

Contact Office Building Testing for emergency or out-of-hours office slip testing.

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