Concrete cube testing provides an independent assessment of the compressive strength of your concrete. It’s an essential quality check for contractor, commercial, and structural projects where compliance with design specifications and industry standards is required.
We prepare standard concrete cubes immediately after pouring and test them in calibrated equipment at specified stage intervals. This gives you confidence that your concrete meets the required strength and performance levels.
Whether you’re working on foundations, slabs, or reinforced structures, our cube testing service supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance throughout your project.
Cube testing helps verify that:
Your concrete mix design is achieving the specified strength
The concrete on site meets compliance criteria (e.g., design, BS EN standards)
Potential issues with batching or curing are identified early
Engineers and project managers can sign off on structural integrity
For commercial and contractor work, cube testing is often required by structural engineers, local authorities, and project specifications.
Cube Sample Preparation
On site, standard concrete cube samples are cast from your pour. These are typically 100mm or 150mm cubes depending on engineering requirements.
Conditioning & Curing
Cube samples are cured under controlled conditions to standard specifications before testing to ensure valid results.
Compressive Strength Testing
At set intervals (often at 7, 14, and 28 days), the cubes are tested using calibrated machinery to determine compressive strength. Results are documented and provided to your team.
Reporting
We provide a test report that includes:
Test date and location
Mix design
Cube results
Average compressive strength
This documentation supports quality control and contractual requirements.
Most engineered, large-scale, or commercial construction projects require compressive strength verification to demonstrate compliance.
When using higher strength concrete or specialised mixes, cube testing provides assurance that performance targets are met.
Local authorities, engineers, and contract specifications may require documented test results before approval or payment stages.
Experienced Testing Process
Our team follows best practices for concrete sampling, curing, and strength testing to ensure accurate results.
Fast Turnaround
We schedule sampling and reporting to align with your project timeline and reporting needs.
Clear Documentation
Test results are clearly documented and delivered in a format suitable for engineer and compliance review.
Single Supplier Convenience
Combine your concrete supply and cube testing through Sussex Ready Mix Concrete for coordinated service and simplified logistics.
We provide cube testing support for contractors, engineers, and site teams across:
If you need reliable concrete cube testing for your construction or contractor project in Sussex, get in touch. We’ll advise on sampling requirements, timescales, and testing frequency and provide a competitive quote.
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