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Slip resistance testing
for hotels in Sussex.

Sussex's hotel sector reflects Brighton seafront hotels, South Downs country houses & boutique coastal venues — properties whose slip-claim exposure benefits materially from rigorous, independent UKAS-accredited testing. Our Sussex programme is shaped around Brighton's high-density city-resort hotel stock.

17025 UKAS ISO/IEC accreditation
5d Typical report turnaround
Sussex Local in-person attendance
UK UKAS

Local & UKAS-accredited

Court-admissible reports for Sussex hotels

  • In-person attendance across SussexNo subcontracting — every test conducted by a Surface Performance UKAS-trained technician.
  • Insurer-recognised reportsAccepted by major UK insurers as evidence of due diligence under HSWA Section 3.
  • Discreet, guest-aware visitsPlain workwear, scheduled around Sussex property occupancy patterns.
  • Multi-property coverageGroup programmes spanning Sussex and adjacent counties under a single contract.
Sussex's hotel landscape

The properties we typically test across Sussex.

Slip-risk profiles vary dramatically by property type. Knowing the Sussex hotel sector means we calibrate our testing scope and pricing precisely — no over-engineering, no missed exposure.

  1. 01

    Brighton seafront hotels and Regency-period properties (Grand, Metropole, Drakes)

  2. 02

    South Downs country-house hotels and spas

  3. 03

    Chichester and Goodwood-area racing-and-leisure hotels

  4. 04

    Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill coastal venues

  5. 05

    West Sussex private estate hotels (Park House, Amberley Castle)

Local risk patterns

What makes Sussex hotel testing different.

Generic slip-test providers send the same report regardless of property type or region. We adjust our test methodology to the specific risk patterns we see in Sussex.

Regency-period staircases

Brighton's listed-building hotel stock often features original stone or marble staircases that fall outside modern guidance — bespoke pendulum testing is essential to evidence safe use.

Chalk-derived ground water

South Downs properties experience hard, mineral-laden water that deposits films on wet-area surfaces — affects surface PTV over time.

Goodwood-event surge traffic

Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood and Revival weekends create extreme footfall surges through nearby hotels.

Hotel zones tested in Sussex

Every floor in your Sussex property, tested properly.

Each zone of a hotel carries a distinct slip-risk profile and a distinct minimum PTV under UKSRG and HSE guidance. Across Sussex, we test all of them with the slider, contaminant and shod-state appropriate to actual use.

Wet · Slider 96

Pool & wet leisure

Pool decks, changing-room thresholds, sauna and steam-room floors across Sussex hotels.

Wet PTVBarefootUKSRG
Wet + Dry · BS 7976-2

Lobby, bathrooms & guest areas

Marble lobbies, polished porcelain bathrooms, corridors and entrances across Sussex.

Polished tileSlider 96Marble
Greasy-shod · Slider 55

Kitchens & back-of-house

Greasy-shod testing using slider 55 (4S rubber) for chef-line and prep zones in Sussex hotels.

Slider 55PAS 13Contaminated
Barefoot · Slider 96 (TRL)

Spa & wellness

Treatment-room thresholds, hammams, relaxation lounges, barefoot circuits in Sussex spa hotels.

TRL 96BarefootUKSRG
Areas we cover

Sussex coverage.

We attend hotels in person across Sussex, including:

Reports are accepted by all Sussex local authority Environmental Health teams.

  • Brighton & Hove
  • Chichester
  • Eastbourne
  • Hastings
  • Worthing
  • Crawley
  • Horsham
  • Lewes
  • Bognor Regis
  • Bexhill-on-Sea
  • Arundel
  • Petworth
  • Battle
  • Rye
  • Midhurst
  • Haywards Heath
  • Burgess Hill
Nearby regions

We also cover adjacent counties.

Sussex FAQ

Common questions from Sussex hotel teams.

How much does hotel slip testing cost in Sussex?

Pricing for a single-property, multi-zone Sussex visit (pool surround, lobby, kitchen, bathrooms, spa) typically falls in the £500–£1,400 range, all-in. Larger properties with more test points, or those needing barefoot and shod-greasy testing, sit higher. Multi-property programmes attract group rates.

We provide fixed-price written quotations within one working day — no per-test charges, no hidden travel surcharges.

How quickly can you attend a Sussex property?

For routine due-diligence testing, we typically schedule a Sussex visit within 2–3 weeks of quotation acceptance. For incident-driven or urgent testing — particularly where a personal-injury claim is anticipated — we aim to attend within 48–72 hours to capture the surface in conditions representative of the incident.

How often should Sussex hotels test?

We recommend annual testing as a baseline for Sussex hotel properties, with high-risk zones (pool surrounds, kitchens, spa floors, main entrances) tested every 6–12 months. Additional testing should be triggered after refurbishment, a reportable slip incident (RIDDOR or near-miss), changes to cleaning regime or chemicals, or insurer-driven request as part of underwriting review.

What standards are followed for Sussex hotel testing?

Our reports are produced under a stack of recognised standards: BS 7976-2 / BS EN 16165:2021 (the British and European pendulum test standard), UKSRG Issue 6 (2024) (UK Slip Resistance Group guidelines), HSE Slip Assessment Tool, and UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 (lab accreditation). For BOH staff zones, we additionally apply PAS 13 (safety walkway code of practice).

Are emergency or out-of-hours tests available in Sussex?

Yes. We offer urgent call-outs and out-of-hours testing for Sussex hotels — particularly valuable when responding to a slip incident or capturing surface conditions before they change. Out-of-hours visits (overnight, pre-breakfast, between covers) are scheduled in coordination with the hotel manager to ensure minimal impact on guests and staff.

Are you UKAS-accredited or just ISO-certified?

We hold UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation — issued and audited by UKAS, the only national accreditation body recognised by the UK Government. Many providers in Sussex display ISO logos but are not UKAS-accredited; the difference is decisive when test data is presented to a court or insurer. UKAS-accredited labs can demonstrate a complete audit trail (calibration, technician competence, consumables traceability), and only those results carry the highest evidential weight in litigation.

Request a Quote

Tell us about your Sussex property.

Whether you operate a single boutique property or a group with sites across Sussex, we'll return a fully-costed, no-obligation quotation within one working day.

Sussex attendance

Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm
Out-of-hours testing available by arrangement across Sussex.