Why choose Exova for testing building products?

Exova independent, UKAS accredited construction related testing services cover a wide range of test methods and construction elements including:

  • one of the most comprehensive ranges of testing services available for windows and doors to British and European standards recognised for Secured by Design
  • fire resistance testing for passive fire protection products for both commercial and domestic buildings
  • air tightness and acoustic testing services including noise surveys and sound insulation testing
  • integrated testing services for a wide range of timber derived products and materials used within building and construction.
All our accredited tests meet the requirements of CE marking and third party certification.
We've been testing products used in construction for nearly 40 years and have multiple facilities on one site enabling us to offer a 'one stop shop' for your products. Fully accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), we are also recognised and approved by ATTMA and Secured by Design (SBD) and active members of SBD's Test House Studies Group.

Single location for all your tests
  • reduced sample making costs as sample(s) can be used to test for acoustic, mechanical and fire resistance properties
  • reduced transportation costs as sample(s) only need to be delivered to one location
  • quick turnaround for multiple test programmes
  • simpler communication - dealing with one test laboratory for all your testing requirements
An individual service
We take the time to understand your individual requirements and encourage you to talk to us about your product(s) and what you are hoping to achieve. Post-test, we will spend time discussing the results with you, so that you get the benefit of clearly understanding why your sample performed in the way that it did and to understand the problems you might need to overcome should you need to re-test.

Test confirmation within 24 hours
We can issue a one page ‘Test Confirmation’ within 24 hours of the completion of the test programme. You can use this to demonstrate the performance of your product, instead of waiting weeks for the draft test report. This could make the difference to whether you meet a tender deadline.

Client facilities
Our client meeting room has Wi-Fi access and refreshments. You can observe the testing in real-time with an experienced Test Engineer. Once complete the Engineer will discuss the test results with you, including possible problem areas. In some cases we can re-test on the same day.

A one-stop testing and certification 
The Exova Group can help you with additional product characteristic testing and Q-Mark third party product certification.

Excellent location with good transport links
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, just off the M40. We are is easily accessible by air (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted), rail and road.