Pendulum Slip Testing in Oxford

Oxford testing context

Oxford-specific testing patterns include: heritage and listed-building floor testing where listed-building constraints affect remediation; substantial NHS testing across the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospital estate; college and university estate testing on institutional periodic programmes; and commercial office testing across the Oxford North and Begbroke developments.

Typical instructions in Oxford

Typical Oxford instructions: heritage and listed-building floor compliance; NHS Trust periodic compliance; college and university estate testing; pre-purchase due-diligence for college and surrounding commercial estate.

UKAS-accredited testing across Oxfordshire

We deliver UKAS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited pendulum testing in Oxford and across the wider Oxfordshire region under the same accreditation that covers our national operations. Our test method follows BS EN 16165:2021 Annex C (the current UK standard, replacing BS 7976-2 in February 2022). Reports are typically delivered within five working days of the visit, with urgent attendance available where post-incident or pre-handover deadlines require it.

What to send us when requesting a quote

• The site address and access arrangements
• The reason for testing — periodic, pre-handover, post-incident, due-diligence, or other
• The approximate floor area and number of distinct test zones
• Any specific contractual standard the testing must satisfy (BS 8204, NHS, BREEAM, insurer requirement)
• Any relevant deadline (handover date, claim limitation period, audit window)

We come back with a quote within one working day.