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Welcome to QED

About QED

  • We are an independent company involved with the chemical analysis of construction materials. 
  • We specialise in the investigation of failures and defects.
  • We deliver a quality service, with speed, at competitive rates.
  • QED Independent Testing & Consultancy Ltd is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 4154, to view our UKAS schedule, please click here.

We test a wide range of materials, including:                          

  • Cement, Concrete & Render 
  • Mortar, Screed & Plaster  
  • Concrete & Mortar Admixtures 
  • Cement Content and Mix Proportion 
  • Bricks & Masonry Blocks
  • Slates & Allied Roofing Materials 
  • Plastics & Elastomers
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Polymers & Resins
  • Adhesives & Grouts
  • Sealants & Putties
  • Blast Furnace and Steel Slag
  • Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles
  • Oils, Greases & Waxes
  • Deposits & Stains
  • Fibres & Foams
  • PIR/PUR Identification

We test many more materials, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Our client base includes:

  • Private Householders
  • Local Authorities
  • Solicitors
  • Civil Engineers
  • Building Contractors
  • Building Consultants
  • Building Maintenance Engineers
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Insurance Firms & Loss Adjusters
  • Manufacturers & End Users
  • Other Test Houses


Tel:     0116 225 4679
Email: qedtesting@outlook.com