London Fixing Testing Ltd provides accurate, independent, adhesion pull-off testing to verify the bond strength of coatings, screeds, tiles, and adhesive systems applied to concrete, masonry, and other structural substrates. Our adhesion testing services help ensure surface preparation quality, system integrity, regulatory compliance, and confidence in the performance of applied materials throughout the construction and finishing process. Adhesion testing confirms that applied materials are securely bonded to their substrates and meet project, quality, and performance requirements.
Adhesion pull-off testing — also known as a pull-off test, adhesion test, or bond strength test — is an on-site test used to measure the tensile force required to pull a bonded material away from its substrate. A circular dolly is bonded to the surface of the material under test. Once cured, a calibrated hydraulic pull-off tester applies a steadily increasing tensile load until the dolly detaches, recording the peak load at failure along with the mode of failure.
Adhesion pull-off testing is commonly required when:
Your on-site testing will be performed using calibrated pull-off test equipment and conducted by an experienced and qualified engineer.
We carry out adhesion pull-off testing on a wide range of applied materials and systems:
And bonded to the following substrates:
Our adhesion pull-off testing is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards and guidance, including:
We provide clear, traceable results suitable for submission to:
Following testing, we issue a comprehensive adhesion pull-off test report. Reports are issued the next working day so project programmes are not delayed.
Test reports include:
We work closely with contractors, applicators, engineers, and consultants to deliver testing that is practical, reliable, and compliant.
If you are unsure whether adhesion pull-off testing is required for your project, our team is happy to advise.
Sectors we work in: Residential | Retail | Hotels | Historic & Iconic Buildings | Transport | Education | Medical | Sports & Leisure | Energy & Infrastructure | Parks & Gardens
Shangri-La Residence, St John's Wood Square, Southbank Place, Sugar House Island, Barking Riverside
The O2, Harrods, Canary Wharf, Westfield, Liberty's, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's
Claridge's, The Savoy, Mandarin Oriental, The Westbury, The Berkeley
Battersea Power Station, British Library, The Shard, BBC Television Centre, Brettenham House, Smithfield Market
London Heathrow Airport, London King's Cross, London Bridge, London St. Pancras Stations
Imperial College, University of Hertfordshire, Highgate School
Charing Cross, Great Portland Street, Hammersmith, Royal Berkshire, Royal Marsden
Twickenham Stadium, Newbury Golf Club, Fulham F.C. Craven Cottage
Thames Tideway, Navigator Terminals Thames, Sharnbrook Viaduct, Thurrock Energy Storage
Lower and Upper Grosvenor Gardens, Bessborough Gardens, St Marylebone Parish Gardens
Adhesion pull-off testing measures the tensile bond strength between an applied material - such as a coating, screed, tile, or adhesive - and the substrate it has been applied to. A small circular dolly is bonded to the test surface; once cured, a calibrated tester pulls the dolly away, recording the peak load and the mode of failure.
Yes, adhesion pull-off testing is locally destructive. Each test leaves a small circular area where the dolly has been removed. These can typically be made good after testing is complete.
Testing is typically carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 4624 (coatings and paint systems), BS EN 1542 (repair mortar systems), BS EN 12004 (tile adhesive systems), and BS EN 13144 (external wall insulation systems), alongside any project-specific specifications or manufacturer requirements.
The number of tests depends on the project specification, the material system being tested, and the area of application. Typically a minimum of 3–5 tests per material or location is recommended to provide statistically meaningful results.
With good access provided, typically 5 pull-off tests are conducted in a single shift.
Yes, call one of our engineers - we can arrange this for you.
We issue adhesion pull-off test reports the next working day following on-site testing. A detailed report is provided, including pull-off strength values, failure mode classifications, photographs, engineer observations, and calibration certificates.
We provide testing services in and around London, and travel across the UK for larger scale or more complex projects.
Adhesion pull-off testing measures the bond strength of an applied surface material - such as a coating, screed, or tile — to its substrate, using small bonded dollies. Fixings pull-out testing measures the tensile load capacity of anchors installed into a structural base material such as concrete or masonry. They are different tests for different purposes, and we offer both services.
Whether it's pull out testing of Hilti, Fischer or Rawlplug anchors, SWL testing of lift shaft beams, or pull off adhesion testing of screeds, tiles, or coatings – we handle it all with zero hassle.
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Fixings pull testing, pull out testing or anchor testing. Whatever you call it, we do it!
Tensile testing of fixings to BS 8539 and CFA guidelines.
Shear load testing of fixings, anchors & brackets.
Lateral testing of fixings to BS 8539 and CFA guidelines.
Load testing & certification of lifting beams & runway beams in accordance with BS 2853 & LOLER.
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