Bituminous testing services

Bituminous testing is a crucial aspect of ensuring the quality and performance of bituminous materials used in construction, particularly in roadways. We offer a variety of UKAS Accredited tests.

Bituminous testing services

Our most popular services are:

Measurement of temperature: BS EN 12697–13:2017

Preparation of samples for the determination of binder content, water content and grading: BS EN 12697–28:2020

Sampling of finished material – core cutting method: BS EN 12697–27:2017

In-situ density – dialectic method: documented in-house method

Documented in-house method

Surface regularity using a rolling straight edge: specification for Highway works, Feb 2016 Clause 702

Surface regularity using a transverse straight edge: specification for Highway Works, Feb 2016 Clause 702

Texture depth by sand patch method: BS 598–105:2000

Pavement surface macrotexture depth using a volumetric patch technique: BS EN 13036–1:2010

Rate of Spread of binder – carpet tile method: BS EN 12272– 1:2002

Rate of spread of binder – carpet tile method: BS EN 12272–1:2002

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Glasgow Office
MATtest Site Services Limited
19 Springburn Place
College Milton
East Kilbride
G74 5NU

Inverness Office
MATtest Site Services Limited
42a Seafield Rd
Inverness
IV1 1SG

Derby Office
MATtest Site Services Limited
Unit 6 Canal Gate Park
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7SN

  • Laboratory capabilities
  • UKAS accredited
  • Experienced team
  • On-site sampling

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