Cold-applied High Friction Surfacing
BBA-approved HAPAS Type 1 cold-applied high friction surfacing.
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Hot-applied High Friction Surfacing
BBA-approved Type 1 hot-applied high friction surfacing.
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More than 30 years' experience
Here at HMS, we specialise in providing peace of mind. Fom minor road repairs to major high fricition resurfacing works, we make sure all projects satisfy safety regulations.
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Cold-applied High Friction Surfacing
BBA-approved HAPAS Type 1 cold-applied high friction surfacing.
Download Spec
Hot-applied High Friction Surfacing
BBA-approved Type 1 hot-applied high friction surfacing.
Download Spec
More than 30 years' experience
Here at HMS, we specialise in providing peace of mind. Fom minor road repairs to major high fricition resurfacing works, we make sure all projects satisfy safety regulations.
Contact us

BBA Approved HAPAS Type 1 Motorway & Roads

Anti-skid High Friction Surfacing

High friction surfacing has been installed by HMS for more than 30 years’.

We are trusted by local authorities, the Highways England and other contractors to deliver the best quality and industry certified materials that are designed to be used in high stress and intense trafficked areas, such as:

  • Junctions
  • Roundabouts
  • Pedestrian crossings
  • Motorway slip roads
  • Sharp bends
  • Cycle or bus lanes.

We alone lay tens of thousands of meters every year to reduce braking distances and skidding on uneven surfaces, sharp bends or tight corners, particularly in wet conditions.

This type of surfacing works by combining an epoxy resin binder with calcined bauxite aggregate, which can then be applied either hot or cold. The aggregate improves tyre grip by creating numerous high contact pressure points to reduce the chances of vehicles skidding.

BBA HAPAS Approved Installer

BBA-approved contractor
HMS BBA Approved Installer Certificate

BBA HAPAS Type 1

HMS are approved to the BBA HAPAS Type 1 certification scheme for hot and cold high friction surfacing installation. It is the highest quality standard under the BBA certification scheme and enables us to apply hot or cold surfacing systems that produce the best-in-class solution to increase friction between the road surface and vehicle tyres.

BBA Approved Installer

HMS is a BBA approved installer (number 5020) and therefore satisfies the Highways England specifications that both the product and the installer needs to be accredited by BBA to install high friction surfacing.

Motorway & Trunk Roads

Only BBA Type 1 surfacing processes are permitted to install high friction road surfacing on motorways or trunk roads. Therefore, with HMS’s combined expert installation team and our Type 1 approval, we are ideally placed to meet your motorway or trunk road surfacing requirements.

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Looking to specify high friction surfacing?

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Hot-applied

Cold-applied

The benefits of high friction surfacing

Better known as anti-skid surfacing, high friction surfacing from HMS can reduce road traffic accidents by over 50%. It is available in a wide variety of colours and can be laid as a discreet road surface that blends with the environment or a bold and bright surface to draw attention to a particular road hazard. 

Furthermore, it is fully compatible with line marking for accident blackspots or road hazard identification. In summary, the main benefits are:

  • Improved road and public safety
  • Reduced braking distances if vehicles need to stop suddenly
  • Lowered risk of skidding if brakes are applied sharply
  • Highlighting potential road hazardous areas
  • Flexible surfacing solution that can be laid to metal, concrete and tarmac
  • Winter-grade materials are available on request
  • Wide choice of colours for hazard identification.
High Friction Surfacing, Emily Moor crossroads, nr Huddesfield

Example Surfaces with High Friction

Road Surfacing

Junctions

Roundabouts

Pedestrian Crossings

Cycle Lanes

Sharp Bends

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Other applications

Anti-skid surfacing for Pedestrians

Whilst high friction surfacing is more commonly applied to roads, it is also used for public footpaths, ramps, cycle routes and car parks. 

Consequently, providing excellent slip resistance for pedestrian walkways during severe or adverse weather conditions to help prevent slips or falls.

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What our clients are saying

"Thank you so much for fixing our driveway, I am so pleased with the outcome. The guys were great, polite, very friendly and they worked hard to do a great job. I would recommend or use you again if the need arises."
Terry GlassHomeowner
"It looks amazing! Thank you for being a part of this brilliant project and helping to make the newly designed garden such a beautiful and accessible space."
Nottingham Hospitals Charity
"I’d like to thank you for your prompt assistance in helping us finish the Grand Union Canel towpath in Uxbridge with resin bonded surface dressing. Your guys have done a great job. They are very polite, helpful and professional. Once again thank you and we look forward to working together on more schemes like this in future."
John SandersDirector, O'Hara Bros. Surfacing Ltd
"Thank you to you and your crew for the work at Eastgate House. The client and I are both very happy with the finished job."
James BarbyDirector of Construction, Rockingham Construction
“We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend HMS. We’ve worked with HMS for many years and they have never let us down. Their communication exceeds expectation and all projects are finished to an excellent standard.”
Naomi BrownDirector, S Brown Paving Ltd
We wouldn’t use anyone else. We use HMS for all our projects that require resin bound or bonded paving. With first-class workmanship and finish, we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Their skilled teams work efficiently, are always professional and approachable.”
Mike L’esperanceManager, CIK Construction
"HMS have been working with Leicester City Council for over 20 years’ providing highways preventative maintenance services such as banding, joint sealing, pothole repairs and high friction surfacing. All work is completed to an excellent standard, on time and within budget.”
Prafull ShuklaArea Manager, Leicester City Council
“Great service. We have appointed HMS to lay decorative surfacing on several schemes in and around Leicester City Centre. They always go the extra mile to deliver with our project programmes. The quality of their workmanship is very good, which is evident when you walk around the city.”
Alice StewardsonAssistant Quantity Surveyor, Danaher and Walsh
"HMS kept us informed at every stage of the project, which enabled us to communicate with the residents and arrange alternative parking. Their efficiency and workmanship ensured the job was completed in a timely manner and the team left the site clean and tidy.”
HayleyConcierge, Victoria Point Apartments
"From the outset, we enjoyed a professional service from HMS. They seamlessly managed the site review process and the skilled installation team did a great job preparing and laying the resin bonded surface."
Walter Ward Country Homes
"HMS worked efficiently and with professionalism throughout the installation, especially given the high volume of traffic in the area. The new surfacing is a great addition to ongoing regeneration works within Leicester city centre."
Leicester City Highways
"HMS Decorative Surfacing are a great company to work with. First class workmanship and finish. There was excellent communication throughout our projects and I would definitely recommend them to others."
Green Bridge Designs
"We have always received a prompt and professional service from HMS. They are knowledgeable and competitive with their pricing and have always provided us with an excellent finish. We would highly recommend them."
S Brown (Paving) Ltd
"I always find HMS Decorative Surfacing to be very accommodating. The office staff are all very pleasant, willing and helpful. I only use HMS for my surfacing requirements and do recommended them to other people."
F1 Lining
"Excellent workmanship from the HMS installation team. They were approachable and willing to answer any questions we had."
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