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Slip resistance testing
at Metrocentre.

Metrocentre is operated by Sovereign Centros in Gateshead. Metrocentre is one of the UK's largest enclosed shopping centres and the North East's principal retail anchor.

ISO 17025 UKAS ISO/IEC accreditation
Gateshead Centre region
5d Report turnaround
UKAS ISO 17025

Centre-specialist testing

For Metrocentre

  • Out-of-hours scheduling23:00–05:00 visits to avoid Metrocentre trading-hour disruption.
  • Centre-induction-cleared techniciansBriefed on each centre's H&S framework before attendance.
  • UKAS-accredited reportsAccepted by PL insurers and the relevant local-authority EHO regime.
  • Single point of contactGroup programmes spanning Metrocentre and adjacent centres under one contract.
City Gateshead
Owner Sovereign Centros
Annual Footfall 21 million (2024)
Region North East
Surfaces tested at Metrocentre

The flooring vocabulary at Metrocentre.

Every shopping centre runs its own combination of mall, entrance, food court and back-of-house finishes. Knowing what's actually on the ground at Metrocentre means we calibrate our testing scope and pricing precisely — no over-engineering, no missed exposure.

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    Central malls — polished porcelain throughout

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    The Quay food court — vinyl tile and porcelain

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    External public realm — granite paving

Metrocentre-specific risk patterns

What makes Metrocentre testing different.

Generic slip-test providers treat every centre the same. Metrocentre's operational profile creates exposure patterns that need specific evidence — not a templated default.

North-East weather wet-driven entry

Severe North East weather drives concentrated wet-shoe carry-out at every entrance.

Multi-tenant food court spillage

Multi-tenant Quay food court generates significant carry-out.

Adjacent centres

We also cover nearby centres.

Request a Quote

Tell us about your Metrocentre requirement.

Whether you operate the centre itself, an FM contractor, an anchor-tenant H&S team or a portfolio operator, we'll return a fully-costed, no-obligation quotation within one working day.

Metrocentre attendance

Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm office hours.
Out-of-hours testing 23:00–05:00 by arrangement.