Materials Testing Laboratory

PTS Materials Testing Laboratory

PTS offer a UKAS EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory that offers quality testing you can rely on. PTS have built a strong reputation in the industry over many years with regards to our Pavement Testing Laboratory and can offer a service that is both professional and reliable. It is common knowledge that quality is the key when dealing with laboratory testing and having results you can accurately rely on is paramount to both our and our client’s success.

Our experienced team has a deep knowledge, from routine aggregates and bitumen testing to the cutting edge of asphalt technology such as Fatigue testing and Mix design. We are leading the way in an industry more focused on sustainability and in-situ recycling. PTS also have a strong focus on full pavement evaluations that enable targeted improvements to carriageways to ensure the value management process is productive.

PTS work with the client, designer or consultant to put together a tailored test schedule to meet the needs of your Scheme/Contract. We offer ‘one off’ and ‘routine’ testing.

Our Laboratory, based in Preston, Lancashire, is accredited to BS EN ISO IEC 17025:2017.Our dedicated laboratory team carry out the testing to the highest standard, giving results that can be relied upon.

Our accreditation is limited to those activities described on our 4706 UKAS schedule of accreditation.

Tests

We can carry out various additional testing, such as:

Percentage Refusal Density
Water Sensitivity
Brookfield Viscosity
Resistance to Hardening (RTFOT)
Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV)
Elastic Recovery

If there is additional testing that you may require, please contact us to discuss your requirements

Contact

Materials Testing

A variety of drilled concrete samples available for testing

Core Logging

Aggregates

Bitumen Road Emulsions

Surface Treatments

Bituminous Mixtures

Concrete

UKAS Accredited

UKAS stands for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. They are appointed by the government to be the sole agency authorised to assess the ability and competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

Below you can find our full UKAS accredited schedule.

PTS UKAS Certificate

PTS UKAS Schedule

Testimonials

Trusted by the Industry

Pavement Testing Services provided us with surveys working under an exceptionally tight time frame, the team were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the duration of the contract.

Communication was prompt and most importantly issues raised were dealt with professionally and swiftly. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS.

Jeanette Shiel

Senior Engineering Technician – Bury Council

PTS are an all-round, highly professional company and have worked with Highways England for a number of years. Working openly and collaboratively on all Highways England projects they are continually striving to improve. Their ability to deliver consistently at such a high level should be recognised and I would have no reservations in recommending PTS.

Graeme Watt

Asset Needs Manager Highways England

PTS carried out our SCRIM Survey this year, the data they have provided loaded easily into our UKPMS. The post survey customer service that we received was excellent.

John Peel

Senior Engineer Tameside Council

We use Pavement Testing Services after being procured through the Greater Manchester asset management group. Communication and quality of work throughout the full process was excellent and any issues raised where resolved in a timely manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS.

Michael Aiken

Technician/Snr Tech/Asst Engr Rochdale Borough Council

Derbyshire have worked with Pavement Testing Services for four years and in that time they have provided good survey data and responded quickly to queries.

The staff are friendly and helpful and we are very happy with the service.

Julie Price

Project Engineer, Derbyshire County Council

PTS undertook pavement surveys on the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme between Dec 2019 and June 2020. PTS provided high quality condition data promptly and efficiently and the team responded quickly and effectively to all enquiries. I have no hesitation in recommending the expertise of PTS as an accommodating, efficient and very professional team.

Andrew Davies

Civil Engineer, A12 to A120 widening scheme, Costain

PTS offer a wealth of experience in carrying out both visual and mechanical highway condition surveys and have a sound understanding of the services required to meet WSCC’s own policies and best practice procedures. PTS provide excellent customer focus and adapt to any changes to requests at short notice. PTS have always kept to tight deadlines and deliver a very high standard of performance for which I have no hesitation in recommending them for future highway condition survey contracts of this kind.

David Kitt

Highway Network and Data Information Manager, West Sussex County Council

PTS have provided the SCRIM, Griptester, Deflectograph and SCANNER on our contract for the past 4 years. During this time both the level of service and condition data we have received from PTS has been of a high quality as well as being provided in a prompt and efficient manner. PTS have always been willing and able to provide additional services when requested.

Steve Wibberley

Asset Manager (Network) Amey

PTS have worked with Medway Council for a number of years, and have always provided a professional service when undertaking our Highway Condition Assessments. They have continuously met tight deadlines when required, and have striven to improve the way in which our highway assessments are reported. Staff have always been helpful and approachable, and I would therefore happily recommend PTS.

Jonathan Abel

Principal Engineer (Highways Asset Management), Medway Council