Restaurant Slip Testing

At Slip Testing, we help restaurants and across the UK maintain safe, compliant, and hazard-free flooring by providing professional slip resistance testing services. Slips and falls are among the most common causes of accidents in hospitality environments, especially in busy kitchens, wet areas, and customer-facing spaces.

Our expert team conducts legally recognised slip tests across all key areas of your venue to help you identify risks before they lead to injury, downtime, or costly claims. Whether you’re a small bistro, high-end restaurant, or part of a national chain, we offer tailored solutions to keep your floors safe and your business protected.

How Much Does Restaurant Slip Testing Cost Around ?

The cost of restaurant slip testing services ranges from £250 to £500, depending on the total floor area, number of surfaces tested, and whether both wet and dry condition testing are required.

Costs are primarily influenced by factors such as kitchen size, dining area layout, floor material types, and accessibility during business hours. Multi-site and scheduled testing packages are available for restaurant groups or high-traffic venues.

Contact Slip Testing to get customised prices for professional slip testing at your property.

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Which Flooring Areas Need Restaurant Slip Testing Services?

Restaurant slip testing should be carried out across all zones where moisture, grease, or heavy traffic could create slip hazards, including:

• Kitchen and food preparation areas – Floors constantly exposed to oil, water, and cleaning residues.

• Dishwashing and pot wash zones – Wet environments with high spill frequency and detergent use.

• Walk-in fridges and freezers – Cold surfaces where condensation and frost can affect grip.

• Serving and plating stations – Transitional areas where spills or drips are common during service.

• Customer dining spaces – Polished or decorative floors that may become slippery during cleaning.

• Entrances and foyers – High-traffic entry points where rain and dirt are often tracked inside.

• Toilets and washrooms – Wet surfaces that require consistent slip resistance monitoring.

What Does Restaurant Slip Testing Include?

Our restaurant slip testing service includes testing your floors in both wet and dry conditions, using the HSE-recommended Pendulum Test. This ensures accurate, real-world results that reflect the actual risk under day-to-day conditions.

We simulate spills or moisture to assess how safe your surfaces are when exposed to water or grease. Alongside the testing, we provide a detailed, legally compliant report with photographs, PTV results, risk ratings, and practical suggestions to improve floor safety if needed.

How Quickly Can Restaurant Slip Testing Be Carried Out?

We offer flexible and responsive scheduling for slip testing a restaurant, with most of our appointments available within 24–72 hours of your request. For urgent compliance needs or health and safety inspections, we also provide same-day or next-day services where possible.

Our team can work around your hours of operation, including early mornings or post-service, to minimise disruption to your restaurant staff and customers.

What Standards Should Restaurant Slip Testing Meet?

All of our restaurant slip testing services adhere to HSE and UKSRG guidelines, with testing conducted using the Pendulum Test, the gold standard for floor safety. A Pendulum Test Value (PTV) of 36 or above is considered low risk in dry conditions.

Our reports clearly state whether your flooring meets these thresholds and what corrective measures may be needed if it doesn’t. These documents can also be used as evidence of due diligence in case of insurance or legal claims.

Can Restaurant Slip Testing Be Combined With a Full Floor Safety Audit?

Our restaurant slip testing services offer comprehensive floor safety audits that include slip testing, visual inspections, cleaning regime analysis, and advice on materials, coatings, or surface treatments that could improve safety.

This is ideal for restaurants looking to improve their overall H&S compliance or prepare for inspections from local authorities, insurers, or franchise partners. Many restaurants also use these audits as part of their routine risk assessments.

What Types of Restaurants Most Often Require Restaurant Slip Testing?

Slip testing is essential across a wide range of restaurants, including:

• Independent cafés and bistros – Smaller venues with compact kitchens and high daily cleaning activity.

• Takeaways and fast-food outlets – Busy service areas where spills and quick turnaround cleaning are common.

• Fine dining restaurants – Premium spaces where polished floors and presentation standards increase slip risk.

• Franchise and chain restaurants – Multi-site operations requiring consistent safety compliance across locations.

• Pubs and bars – Mixed environments with food and drink service where wet floors are frequent.

• Canteens and staff dining areas – High-footfall zones with self-service layouts and frequent spillages.

• Commercial kitchens and catering facilities – Industrial-style food prep spaces with ongoing exposure to oils, water, and detergents.

Do Restaurant Slip Testing Providers Offer Reports and Certificates?

After the slip test for your restaurant, we issue a full digital report that includes the PTV scores, floor type details, location mapping, photos of each test area, and a clear pass/fail summary based on the HSE’s guidelines.

If required, we can also provide a certificate of compliance to display in your premises or submit as part of an insurance or safety audit. Our documentation is formatted for easy reference and legal use.

Contact Slip Testing for a consultation on conducting slip tests for your restaurant.

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