Don’t Guess with Your Groundwork
Comprehensive concrete material testing that gives you the hard facts. From fresh mix analysis to hardened structural checks, we ensure your project is built to last and meets all industry standards, including BS EN 12390 and BS EN 12504 1.
Is Your Concrete Really Up to the Job?
In the construction industry, assumptions can turn your project upside down. You may have ordered the right concrete mix, but site conditions, aggressive ground conditions, and varying casting methods can all affect consistency, quality, and eventual performance. “It looks about right” won’t satisfy a quality assurance assessor or meet compliance with current British and European standards.
At STS, we deliver trusted concrete material testing for construction materials, using extensive sampling and testing methods to remove guesswork. Our UKAS-accredited laboratory and experienced team support you with reliable testing services, from sampling to advanced laboratory testing, to give you all the test data you need. Suitable for a house build or a large-scale construction project, we assess the strength of concrete, durability, and compliance, helping you build with confidence and to the highest quality standards.
Our Concrete Material Testing Services
Benefit from our full range of testing services covering every stage of your project’s lifecycle, from newly cast fresh concrete to in situ assessments of existing structures and hardened concrete cubes.
1. Fresh Concrete Analysis
Catch issues early with comprehensive concrete testing of fresh concrete, ensuring quality control and conformity to project specifications.
- Concrete Slump Test: Measure the consistency and workability of your fresh concrete sample on-site. Ensure your slump testing meets BS EN 12390 for quality assurance and easy placement.
- Air Content Testing: Assess air content, vital for freezing or aggressive ground conditions. Proper sampling and testing methods support optimal durability and a long service life.
- Temperature Monitoring: Ensure your fresh concrete mix is within the temperature range, supporting compliance with British and international standards and safeguarding performance during curing.
2. Hardened Concrete Testing
Once your concrete has set, our lab testing assesses its compressive strength, density and mechanical properties, all of which are key to its structural strength and how well it will meet project requirements.
- Concrete Cube Testing: We create, cure, and crush concrete samples using calibrated compression machines, giving you accurate & usable test data on the strength of your concrete.
- Concrete Density Checks: Our laboratory analysis verifies the density of your hardened concrete, checking it’s up to spec.
- Tensile Splitting Strength: We check how test specimens stand up to stress, which is crucial for spotting defects in structural concrete.
- Hardened Concrete Testing: Our comprehensive range of methods includes on-site testing for new and existing structures to verify the performance of hardened samples.
3. Durability & Condition Surveys
Concrete is really important to every structure, but durability assessments are important for ensuring the long-term quality of your materials.
- Water Absorption Testing: We check for porosity to make sure your concrete will last in aggressive or water-filled ground conditions.
- Surface Hardness: It’s a fast, non-destructive way to check surface uniformity and strength suitable for structural assessments and compliance checks in accordance with BS EN 12390 3.
- Chemical Analysis: We test for contaminants like chlorides, sulphates & cement content that can compromise quality or cause reinforcement corrosion.
- Depth Assessments: We determine the filled depth in slabs or other structures to confirm compliance with building regulations & international standards.
Why Choose Us for Your Material Testing?
We provide a wide scope of construction materials testing and support to help your projects meet current British, European, and international quality standards.
- Fast Turnaround: Construction projects don’t tolerate delays. Our laboratory is geared for rapid data delivery, often within 24 hours for standard cube testing services.
- UK-Wide Service: From large construction sites to house extensions, our team travels the full range of the UK to carry out sampling and testing.
- Expert Knowledge: Our materials experts don’t just supply test data; they deliver clear, actionable insights that help your team with decision-making, cementing quality control.
- Certified Accuracy: Our UKAS-accredited laboratory and accredited equipment ensure compliance with BS EN 12390, BS EN 12390 3, and other international standards.
Build with Confidence
Concrete material testing is a vital part of your construction project; you can’t afford to neglect it. Whether you need to test concrete on-site, assess the quality of construction materials, or carry out laboratory assessments for compliance and durability, we are here to provide support, data, and peace of mind.
Ready to ensure your structure’s performance and longevity? Contact our team today for a fast, competitive quote or for more details on our extensive range of testing services.
