Laboratory Testing

As a highly respected structural investigation firm, every year we take over 1,000 samples from construction and civils sites throughout the UK. It’s no wonder, therefore, that we also provide a comprehensive laboratory testing service. Analysing both concrete and soils, we work hand in hand with our network of UKAS accredited partner laboratories to analyse our clients’ sites, providing data essential for their engineering projects.

As experienced engineers ourselves, we’re only too aware of the importance of getting the information your projects demand in a timely and user-friendly fashion. By default, therefore, we back our intrusive and laboratory testing services up with concise, genuinely informative reports, enabling our clients to interpret their test results quickly and easily.

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Why choose Perry Testing?

Time served professionals

Every one of our engineers and technicians has at least 10 years' experience in structural investigation, scanning and materials testing.

Easy-to-read, concise reports

Our beautifully formatted reports are delivered promptly whilst getting straight to the point, providing the data you need direct to your inbox.

Professional, friendly staff

We take pride in the professionalism and attitude of our staff. From first contact to reporting, we'll treat you as we'd like to be treated ourselves.

Proven track record

Every year, we complete hundreds of projects for a truly loyal client base, firms that return time after time, confident in the service they'll receive.

Nationwide service

Our teams travel the length and breadth of the UK, delivering structural investigation and testing services on a truly diverse range of sites.

Reduced risk and costs

Using the very latest technology and techniques, we help reduce unexpected costs, keeping your team, project and organisation safe in the process.

Concrete Testing

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One of the UK’s most respected concrete testing firms, we work with hundreds of firms within the construction and civil engineering sectors, analysing their concrete structures, providing much-needed data to educate their projects.

Below you’ll find a list of our most popular laboratory-based concrete testing services. If you can’t find the test you’re looking for or are unsure of the service you require, however, why not get in touch?

Compressive Strength of Blocks BS 6073-1/2:1981 Appendix B
Compressive Strength of Mortar Cubes BS 4551-1 Method 12.4
Compressive Strength of Blocks BS 6717-1:1993
Compressive Strength of Clay Bricks BS 3921
Block Density and Concrete Density BS 6073-2:1981 App C
Capillary Absorption Test BS 1217 Annex A
Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube BS EN 12390-3
Combined Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube BS EN 12390-3 & Density BS EN 12390-7 (by displacement)
Concrete Core Compressive Strength BS EN 12504-1
Density of Hardened Concrete (by dimensions) BS EN 12390-7:2009
Penetration of Water Under Pressure on Concrete EN 12390-8
Flexural Test on Concrete Beams EN 12390-5:2009
Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders ASTM C1231
Fresh Concrete Density BS EN 12350-6
Aggregate Cement Ratio (cement content)
Presence of HAC
Chloride Content
Sulfate Content
Sulfide Content
Alkalis
Capillary Porosity
Original Water Cement Ratio
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR)
Petrographic Analysis

Soils Testing

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A leading soil testing company working throughout the UK, we add genuine value to our clients’ projects, providing them with the critical test data their projects so desperately need.

Below you’ll find a list of our most popular laboratory-based soil testing services. If you can’t find the test you’re looking for or are unsure of the service you require, why not get in touch?

Ten Percent Fines Value BS 812-111:1990
Aggregate Impact Value BS 812-112:1990
Horizontal Permeability of Drainage Layers to DTpHA41:1990
Polished Stone Value BS EN 1097-8
Bulk and Oven Dry Density Miscellaneous Materials
Los Angeles Coefficient BS EN 1097-2
Los Angeles Coefficient BS EN 1097-2 Annex A for Rail Ballast
Particle Size Distribution BS EN 933-1
Flakiness Index Test BS EN 933-3
Bulk Density Test BS EN 1097-3
Water Content EN 1097-5
Drying Shrinkage of Aggregate BS EN 1367-4
Magnesium Sulphate Test BS EN 1367-2
Crushed and Broken Surfaces BS EN 933-5
Aggregate Abrasion Value BS EN 1097-2
Constituent Materials in Recycled Aggregate & Recycled Concrete Aggregate SHW Cl 710
California Bearing Ratio / Immediate Bearing Index Test Data EN 13286-47
California Bearing Ratio / Immediate Bearing Index Linear Swelling Data EN 13286-47
MCV EN 13286-46
Determination of Liquid and Plastic Limit BS 1377-2 : 1990
Lab Compaction Test BS 1377-4:1990 Method 3.3/3.4/3.5/3.6
Consolidation Test BS 1377-5:1990
CBR BS 1377-4:1990 Method 7
CBR Test Soaking Data BS 1377-4:1990
Method 7 / BS 1924-2:1990 Method 4.5
Vibrating Hammer Compaction Test BS 1377-4:1990 Method 3.7
Saturation Moisture Content of Chalk BS 1377-2:1990
Permeability (Constant Head) BS 1377-5:1990 Test 5
MCV BS 1377-4:1990 Method 5.4 / 5.5
MCV-MC Relationship Method 5.5
PSD (Hydrometer Sedimentation) BS 1377-2:1990 Test 9.5
Particle Density BS 1377-2:1990 Method 8.2/8.3/8.4
Moisture Content BS 1377-2 Method 3.2 / BS 812-109 Method 6
38mm Quick Undrained Triaxial Compression Test BS 1377-7:1990 Test 8
105mm Quick Undrained Triaxial Compression Test BS 1377-7:1990 Test 8/9
Triaxial Permeability Test BS 1377-6:1990 / In-house P1-398
Particle Size Distribution BS 1377-2:1990 Method 9.2/9.3
PSD (Pipette Analysis) BS 1377-2: 1990 Test 9.4
Casagrande Liquid Limit BS 1377-2: 1990

"Perry Testing has always been very reliable and flexible when accommodating works on site, providing innovative solutions to complicated problems."

— Shane Flaherty, Section Engineer, Glan Agua - Farrans JV

"We needed to locate rebar within a concrete roof slab in order to install a comms mast. Perry Testing responded quickly and offered really good value for money. Highly recommended and would use again."

— Dane Fennelly, Managing Director, E2E Technologies Ltd

"Thanks again for the rebar checks you did for us. Really prompt & good value too, much appreciated! We'll be in touch again soon I'm sure."

— Jonathan Few, Managing Director, Bespoke Metalwork Drawings Ltd

"We have used PTL on numerous projects to locate reinforcement in concrete beams, walls and floors. The service provided is always good and very professional from the very start to completion."

— James Gibbs, Contracts Manager, Pier Contractors Limited

“Having used Perry Testing for a number of years now, I can honestly say we wouldn’t consider using anyone else for our structural investigation and scanning projects. Their work is impeccable and their reports prompt and informative. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending their services.”

— Ian Johnson, Director, The City Surveys Group

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