UKAS slip testing for
small retail and independent shops.

Why small retail and independent shops commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Small retail operators — independent shops, estate agents, hairdressers, dry cleaners, florists, local service businesses — manage customer-facing slip risk on a modest scale. A single claim can be commercially damaging; UKAS accredited testing gives the defensible position without enterprise-scale cost.

Specific issues we see in small retail and independent shops

• Entrance zones. Undersized matting on small-premises entrances. Wet-weather contamination.
• Main sales / service floor. Limited area but high concentration of customer activity.
• Specific-use zones. Florist wet zones, hair-salon wash areas, dry-cleaner counters — contamination specific to the business type.
• Staff back-area. Small stockroom or service area — employer's liability focus.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C pendulum testing. UKSRG Issue 6 protocol.

What you get

• UKAS accredited pendulum test report (Lab 7933)
• PTV results for every test location, dry and wet
• Interpretation against BS EN 16165 and UKSRG benchmarks
• Photographic record of test locations
• Measurement uncertainty statements (required for admissibility)
• 5 working day turnaround from site visit to report

Common questions

Cost for a small shop?

Single-site small-retail surveys typically sit in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds plus travel. Call for a specific quote.

After a customer slip?

Post-incident testing worth considering before the claim settles. Small-business insurers increasingly request UKAS evidence.

What if I only have a 50-square-metre shop?

Small scope, small cost — but same UKAS-accredited process. Representative testing of 3-5 locations is typical.

Does the shop need to close?

No. Testing is discrete — quieter-period scheduling works fine.