At Hotel Slip Testing, we specialise in the accurate assessment of floor and surface slip resistance in active hotel environments throughout the UK.

Our services support legal safety compliance and help minimise liability by ensuring all guest-facing and operational areas meet recognised slip resistance thresholds.

From reception lobbies and restaurant flooring to spa areas and external pathways, our experienced technicians provide reliable, fully documented slip tests that protect visitors, staff, and management alike.

Why Is Slip Resistance Testing Critical in Hotels?

Slip resistance testing plays a crucial role in maintaining health and safety across hotel facilities.

Hotels see high volumes of guests and staff moving through various floor types, often in wet or variable conditions. Ensuring these surfaces meet anti-slip safety standards is essential to reducing the risk of injury, legal claims, and operational disruption.

Regular testing also proves that hotel management is meeting duty-of-care obligations under UK health and safety law, protecting the business from negligence claims and improving public confidence.

Which Hotel Areas Are Commonly Tested for Slip Risk?

We carry out slip resistance testing across a wide range of hotel surfaces to ensure safety and compliance, including:

• Reception and lobby flooring – Busy guest entry areas exposed to moisture from footwear and luggage.
• Restaurant and bar zones – Prone to spills and mixed-use flooring requiring reliable grip.
• Spa, poolside, and wellness areas – High-risk wet zones demanding precise slip resistance control.
• Corridors and staircases – Frequently used passageways where consistency of surface friction is vital.
• Toilets and changing rooms – Tiled surfaces with regular water exposure.
• Outdoor walkways and ramps – External access points impacted by rain, algae growth, or cleaning products.
• Service and staff-only areas – Kitchens, loading bays, and maintenance corridors where spills and slip hazards are common.
• Car parks and entrances – Transitional areas exposed to weather, oil, or foot traffic from vehicles.

How Much Does Hotel Slip Testing Typically Cost?

The cost of hotel slip testing ranges from £300 to over £1,000 per site visit, depending on how many areas are tested and the types of surfaces involved.

Costs are primarily influenced by the number of testing points (e.g., lobbies, spas, kitchens), ease of access, whether testing is needed indoors or outdoors, and the reporting level required for health and safety or insurance purposes.

Contact Hotel Slip Testing to get customised prices for your hospitality premises.

Can Guest-Facing and Back-of-House Surfaces Be Tested for Slip Resistance?

Our team is fully equipped to perform slip resistance testing in both public and staff-only zones across hotels.

We work closely with hotel management and facilities teams to schedule testing at convenient times, overnight, during low-occupancy periods, or between service hours, to minimise disruption. Our staff are trained in hospitality compliance and hold the necessary safety credentials for operating in sensitive environments.

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

Hotel slip testing providers follow a range of UK and international standards to ensure testing is reliable, compliant, and insurer-approved, including:

• UKSRG Guidelines – Recommended procedures by the UK Slip Resistance Group for hospitality flooring.
• HSE slip assessment protocols – Approved by the Health and Safety Executive for evaluating pedestrian slip risk.
• BS 7976-2 – British Standard for the Pendulum Test Method, suitable for both dry and wet floor conditions.
• Hotel health and safety compliance – All test results support legal requirements under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations.
• Insurer-aligned documentation – Reports are tailored to meet the expectations of risk assessors and underwriters.

Do Slip Test Reports Providers Meet Regulatory and Insurance Requirements?

All reports provided by Hotel Slip Testing are formatted to meet the expectations of insurers, auditors, and health and safety officers.

Documentation includes individual test results, mapped test locations, environmental conditions, surface descriptions, photographic evidence, and clear pass/fail indicators.

We also offer expert interpretation where needed to support internal audits or slip incident investigations.

How Often Should Slip Testing Be Conducted at Hotels Operating?

Hotels should conduct slip resistance testing at least once a year, or more frequently in high-risk areas such as spas, kitchens, and entrances.

Additional testing may be necessary after renovations, new flooring installations, or reported slip incidents. Regular testing helps reduce claims, supports accident prevention, and demonstrates a proactive approach to risk management.

What Equipment Is Used for Accurate Slip Testing in High-Traffic Zones?

We use specialist, UKAS-compliant tools to ensure precision of slip resistance testing in high-traffic hotel environments, including:

• Pendulum Tester – The gold standard for measuring floor friction in dry and wet conditions, recommended by the HSE.
• Surface Roughness Meters – Used where needed to measure texture and micro-roughness for additional safety insight.
• Ideal for hospitality settings – Equipment is suitable for lobby floors, spas, corridors, kitchens, and polished surfaces.
• Results accepted by insurers – All measurements are consistent, repeatable, and ready for use in legal defence or compliance reporting.

Are Emergency or Out-of-Hours Slip Tests Available for Hotel Facilities?

We offer urgent call-outs and out-of-hours slip testing services for hotels, whether in response to an incident or for pre-planned maintenance.

Our flexible scheduling ensures minimal impact on guests or staff, and we coordinate with hotel managers to work discreetly and efficiently. All technicians operate to high standards of professionalism and safety.

Contact Hotel Slip Testing for prompt, professional testing services in your hotel or hospitality property.

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