The Highways Laboratory is a UKAS Accredited Testing Laboratory No. 0719.
What services do you offer?
- Asphalt and macadam testing
- soil testing
- aggregates and concrete testing
- road and pavement investigation and analysis
- quality assurance audits
- factual and interpretative reports
- Air quality testing
How are the services delivered?
- Testing samples of the materials used, to make sure that they comply with current standards and specifications.
- Using specialist test equipment to measure properties such as the skid resistance of road surfaces to protect the safety of road users.
- Contributing towards the design and development of new materials and so helping to make roads safer and more durable with less environmental impact
- Helping government agencies with advice and expertise which is used in national guidance documents.
- Advising and supporting neighbouring Local Authorities and other organisations.
- Making sure that there is consistency and continuity in delivering highways and development works.
- Leading on the development of recycled materials, protecting the environment, taxpayers and improving road quality.
Contact us
For further information about the Highways Laboratory please contact:
Emma Loach - Laboratory Manager
Telephone: 01785 277360
Email: highways.laboratory@staffordshire.gov.uk