Good grip.
Clear answers.
A little certainty. Every step.
Busy foyers. Wet walkways. Everyday foot traffic. We test the floors your people use, explain the results and help you work out what comes next.
Multi-site programs across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with Perth by arrangement. Testing to AS 4663:2013.
Small test.Useful answers.
For the floors
life happens on.
Slip testing services
Slip testing services cover wet pendulum testing of existing floors in situ, a written slip resistance test report against the relevant Australian Standards, and optional rectification through Premrest when a surface falls short. We test commercial floors in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and offer slip testing in Perth by arrangement.
AS 4663:2013 is the method for measuring slip resistance of existing pedestrian surfaces in situ. AS 4586:2013 classifies new pedestrian surface materials, including P ratings from the wet pendulum test. See slip test cost or slip testing after an incident.
What a visit includes
- On-site wet pendulum testing of the floor in service
- A written slip resistance test report, not a certificate
- Optional rectification quoted by Premrest if a surface falls short
A test is only
the first step.
A useful result tells you more than a number. It helps you look after the floor. We bring testing, reporting and a practical path to rectification into one program.
Every site. One plan.
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on one calendar, one scoping method and one report template, with a register per site and location that shows the trend across the portfolio. How programs work.
A floor that fails? We can help.
Premrest is Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. When a location fails, Premrest quotes the rectification, carries it out, and Sliptest retests. No referral, no second contractor to manage. Anti-slip testing is the same on-site measurement; treatments after a fail are a separate, product-agnostic job. Rectification by Premrest.
Less guesswork. More clarity.
Every area is rated to AS 4663:2013, compared with its HB 198:2014 target and given a priority, in a format that insurers, auditors and committees can read without a floor specialist in the room.
Test, quote, rectify, retest
Scope and schedule
We scope each site the same way, number and photograph the locations, and set the rounds on one calendar across every city. Single sites can be priced and booked online.
Test on site
A technician tests each location to AS 4663:2013, records surface, condition and contamination, and photographs the spot so the same place is tested next round.
Report and register
Ratings, HB 198:2014 comparisons and ranked recommendations in one template, filed into a register per site and location.
Premrest quotes the fix
Any location below target gets a rectification quote from Premrest. Once the work is done, Sliptest retests and closes the item with a dated before and after.
Where life meets the floor.
Slips cluster in predictable places: where wet meets smooth, where a gradient meets foot traffic, and where cleaning has changed the surface. These are the areas we test most.
- Entrances, lobbies and foyersRain tracked onto stone, tile and terrazzo→
- Ramps, stairs and landingsGradients and nosings where a slip becomes a fall→
- Kitchens, bathrooms and change roomsWet, greasy or soapy floors in constant use→
- Pool surrounds and external pathsStanding water, weathering and algae→
- Corridors, offices and warehousesDry slip testing for floors that stay dry→
Different cities.
The same helping hand.
The same equipment, the same procedure and the same report template whether the site is in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, so a national portfolio reads as one file rather than three. Slip testing in Perth by arrangement is quoted per job.
Melbourne
CBD, inner suburbs and the wider metropolitan area across Victoria's capital.
Melbourne details NSW / 02Sydney
Floor slip testing from the CBD and North Shore to Parramatta, with Newcastle, Wollongong and the Central Coast quoted on request.
Sydney floor slip testing QLD / 03Brisbane
Brisbane City, the bayside suburbs and out to Ipswich and Logan.
Brisbane detailsWhat a P rating actually means
AS 4663:2013 is the method for measuring slip resistance of existing pedestrian surfaces in situ. A wet pendulum test gives a British Pendulum Number. AS 4586:2013 classifies new pedestrian surface materials, including P ratings from the wet pendulum test, from P0 to P5. HB 198:2014 then recommends a minimum class for each kind of location. A P3 result is fine for some floors and a clear failure for others, which is why the report always names the location type it was measured against. The methods, P ratings and handbook targets are on the AS 4663 explainer.
| Class | Wet pendulum BPN (Slider 96) | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| P5 | > 54 | External ramps, pool ramps and steep wet gradients |
| P4 | 45 to 54 | External paths, pool surrounds, commercial kitchens |
| P3 | 35 to 44 | Entry foyers that get wet, external stairs, wet change rooms |
| P2 | 25 to 34 | Dry entry areas beyond the wet zone, some internal stairs |
| P1 | 12 to 24 | Dry internal areas only |
| P0 | < 12 | Not suitable for pedestrian traffic that may be wet |
The moments a slip test earns its keep
Slip resistance is a property that changes. Wear polishes a surface, sealers and cleaning residues fill in texture, and a new cleaning contractor can change everything in a fortnight. Testing is most valuable at the points where the risk or the accountability shifts.
- After an incident. A measured rating taken soon after a fall is the evidence that shows whether the floor was the problem. See slip testing after an incident and the guide to slip testing and liability claims.
- Before a handover. A newly laid floor before practical completion, taking or returning a lease, or a body corporate accepting a common area. See slip test before handover and strata slip testing.
- When you are pricing a job. A slip testing tender that asks for an AS 4586 slip rating or an on-site test of the finished floor. See floor slip testing for builders.
- When the cleaning changes. New contractor, new chemical, new machine. Grip can move a full class either way.
- On a program. Annual testing is the usual benchmark for managed sites, with wet and high-traffic areas tested more often, and a portfolio is far easier to run under one supplier. See national slip testing programs.
- When someone asks. Insurers, auditors, principals and tenants increasingly request a current slip test report as a condition of cover or occupancy.
Tested by Sliptest.
Looked after by Premrest.
Sliptest is the slip resistance testing business unit of Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Premrest crews work on commercial floors across the country every day, from stone restoration and anti-slip treatments to resilient flooring and coatings, so when a Sliptest report says a floor is short of its target, the advice on what to do next comes from people who fix these surfaces for a living, and the quote to do it comes from the same company.
- One accountable company for the finding and the fix
- Rectification quoted from the report, not from a second site visit
- Cleaning changes recommended before coatings, because Premrest does both
- Retest by Sliptest closes the item in your register
- Independence preserved: take any recommendation to another contractor if you prefer
Straight answers
What do slip testing services include?
Slip testing services cover wet pendulum testing of existing floors in situ, a written slip resistance test report against the relevant Australian Standards, and optional rectification through Premrest when a surface falls short. We test commercial floors in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and offer slip testing in Perth by arrangement.
Can you look after slip testing for a national portfolio?
Yes, that is what Sliptest is built for. One account contact, one scoping method, one report template and one register across every site in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with regional Victorian, New South Wales floor slip testing and Queensland sites added on request.
Who is behind Sliptest?
Sliptest is the slip resistance testing business unit of Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. That is why a failed test here comes with a rectification quote from the same company rather than a referral.
How much does a slip test cost?
Price depends on the number of areas, wet or dry testing, access and location. See slip test cost for the current guide. Programs are scoped and quoted per site. Single metropolitan sites in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane can also be priced online.
Which test do you use?
Both on-site methods in AS 4663:2013. The wet pendulum test is used for any floor that can get wet in service and gives a P rating from P0 to P5. The dry floor friction test is used for surfaces that stay dry and gives a D0 or D1 rating.
What do I get after the visit?
A written report by email covering every tested area: the measured values, the classification, how it compares with the recommendations in HB 198:2014 for that type of location, and what we suggest you do about any area that falls short.
Can you fix a floor that fails?
Yes. Premrest quotes and carries out the rectification, from a cleaning change to an anti-slip treatment or coating, and Sliptest retests afterwards to record the new rating in your register.
Can you test a floor after a slip incident?
Yes. We measure the surface in situ with a wet pendulum test to AS 4663:2013 and issue a slip resistance test report. Testing should happen as soon as practical while the floor is in the same condition. See slip testing after an incident.
Do you test outside business hours?
Yes. Trading retail, hospitality and healthcare sites are often tested early, late or on weekends. After-hours visits are priced at a higher rate, which the online quote shows before you book.
Practical reading for people who manage floors
How many test locations does your site need?
A practical way to scope a slip test so it covers the real risk without paying for areas that do not matter.
Read the guideThe British Pendulum Number explained
What the pendulum measures, why the number moves, and how it becomes a P rating.
Read the guideSlip testing for schools and childcare
Wet play areas, covered walkways and bathrooms: where the risk sits in education settings and how to test it.
Read the guideLet’s talk floors.
Tell us about your sites or ask a question. We will reply within one business day.
- Portfolio and program enquiries across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
- Single sites, regional sites and unusual surfaces
- Rectification quotes for floors that failed a test elsewhere
Want a price for one metropolitan site right now? Price it online.
Bring your sites under one slip testing program
Tell us about the portfolio and we will come back with a scoping plan and a per-site annual price. Single site? Price it online in under a minute.