Concrete Testing
Need certified concrete testing for your next project?
Slump testing, cube curing, compressive strength, coring and concrete investigations with rapid turnaround times.
- SANAS compliant
- Fast reporting
- On-site testing available
SANAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited
South Africa's Trusted Civil Engineering Materials Testing Laboratory
Supporting infrastructure, construction, mining and engineering projects with SANAS accredited laboratory testing from strategically located branches nationwide — since 1986.
Established 1986
SANAS Accredited
5 Branches Nationwide
150+ Employees
Rapid turnaround
Accredited testing,
defensible results.
defensible results.
ISO 17025Accredited methods
24hrQuote response
Our services
Full-service materials testing under one accreditation
One partner for every material on your project — with SANAS-compliant methods, traceable results and rapid reporting your engineers can rely on.
Soil & Gravel Testing
Building on ground you can trust?
Geotechnical classification, compaction control, DCP and foundation testing to national standards.
- Indicator & foundation tests
- Compaction & DCP
- On-site sampling
Asphalt & Bitumen Testing
Surfacing that has to last?
Comprehensive asphalt mix designs, seal designs and bitumen testing for road-surfacing quality.
- Mix & seal designs
- Full binder test suite
- SABITA affiliated
Aggregate Testing
Approving a source or quarry?
The full range of aggregate tests for base, sub-base and construction materials — plus source approval.
- Grading & durability
- Strength testing
- Source & quarry approval
Centre-line Investigations
Planning a road, rail or pipeline route?
Route investigations from 200 m to 1 000 km with GPS profiles, DCP, soil tests and Google Earth mapping.
- GPS profiles & photos
- DCP & soil testing
- Rail, road & powerline
Borrow-pit Investigations
Sourcing material and saving costs?
Quantitative & qualitative borrow-pit reports with layout maps, GPS, profiles and haul-distance data.
- Layout maps & GPS
- Overburden quantities
- Full-colour reports
Modern testing equipmentCalibrated & verified for traceable results
Why Letaba Lab
Nearly four decades of results engineers rely on
Since 1986 we've built a national laboratory network and a reputation for accredited testing that holds up to scrutiny — on roads, structures, mines and infrastructure across Southern Africa.
- Established in 1986
- National laboratory network
- Experienced technicians
- Fast turnaround
- SANAS accredited
- Modern equipment
- Competitive pricing
- B-BBEE certified
Industries we serve
Testing expertise across every sector we build
Dedicated support for the industries that depend on defensible materials data.
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Featured projects
Trusted on projects across Southern Africa
From national roads to mining developments — a selection of the programmes our laboratories have supported. (Sample projects — replace with real case studies.)
Road Infrastructure
National Road Upgrade
Mpumalanga
Mining
Quarry Source Approval
Limpopo
Water Infrastructure
Bulk Pipeline Route Study
Free State
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Accreditation & quality
Accreditation that protects your project
Laboratory accreditation is recognised nationally and internationally as the reliable indicator of technical competence. When results carry our SANAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 mark, they stand up to scrutiny from engineers, auditors and clients alike.
- SANAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017
The global standard for testing competence — independently assessed and regularly re-evaluated.
- Traceable measurement
Calibrated, verified equipment and measurement traceability behind every certificate.
- National standards & QA
Testing to recognised national standards with rigorous internal quality assurance.
- Why it matters to you
Accredited results reduce risk, satisfy auditors and protect your reputation on every project.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017Accredited testing competence — the global laboratory standard
NelspruitAccredited since 2012
BloemfonteinAccredited 2019
PolokwaneAccredited 2019
NLA & SABITAIndustry affiliated
What clients say
Engineers, contractors & municipalities trust our results
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Nationwide coverage
Find your nearest branch
Local teams close to your site — delivering the same accredited quality everywhere.
NelspruitMpumalanga · Louis Kruger
BloemfonteinFree State · Jayson Wingrove
PolokwaneLimpopo · Ernest Adams
PretoriaGauteng · Amanda Jonker
EmalahleniMpumalanga · Amanda Jonker
Head OfficeCall 087 285 0816
Ready to start your project?
Submit your project details and receive a formal quotation within 24 hours — from a SANAS accredited laboratory trusted since 1986.