Acoustic Testing

Owners of any space can struggle with noise originating from within their building, from an adjacent room or premises, or from outside. However, it can be difficult to figure out how to solve the problem once and for all.

Advice and guidance from the sound experts at Acoustic Consultants make it easy to resolve these noise-control issues. On-site acoustic testing – the basis of all our advice – lets you quantify certain aspects of the noise to find an effective permanent solution.

Why Choose Acoustic Consultants?

Our team has over 30 years of experience conducting acoustic tests in the UK and internationally. All of our consultants have a strong background in carrying out these tests. And they’re supported by senior staff who have worked for up to 40 years in the field of acoustics. Their combined expertise means you benefit from the highest standards of acoustic testing in the shortest possible time.

We perform acoustic testing with a range of modern equipment from various manufacturers to ensure accurate results and compliance with all relevant standards. We issue results and any subsequent advice in a clear report format that can be understood by both acousticians and those operating outside the industry.

Acoustic Consultants is also the first independent practice in the southwest of England to be registered under the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). We’re classified as ‘suitable qualified acousticians’ (SQA) for the purpose of undertaking acoustic testing for:

• Approved Document E
• BREEAM BB93
• Code for Sustainable Homes
• Home Quality Mark
• HTM 08-01

Get in touch with us now for a free no-obligation quote and get trusted acoustic testing to solve noise-control issues and satisfy all relevant sound regulations.

What Projects Need Acoustic Testing?

A wide variety of projects benefit from acoustic testing, such as:

• Auditoriums
• Schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Offices
• Sports facilities
• Mixed-use community buildings

Our Process: What to Expect from Acoustic Testing

1. Initial Consultation – We discuss your project requirements, identify applicable UK regulations and standards, and outline the most suitable testing methodology.

2. On-Site Acoustic Testing – Our expert consultants conduct precise noise measurements using Class 1 sound level meters in compliance with UKAS and ANC guidelines.

3. Data Analysis & Compliance Assessment – We analyse test results and compare them against building regulations, environmental guidelines, and planning conditions.

4. Detailed Reporting – You receive a clear, structured report summarising findings, compliance status, and recommendations for improvement if necessary.

5. Post-Test Support & Advice – If a test fails, we provide expert guidance on remedial actions to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and industry standards.

Acoustic Testing Services

Sound Insulation Testing

Acoustic Consultants regularly completes a high percentage of all ANC tests across the UK each year. Get quick and accurate building regulations-approved testing reports for completing any construction project, including masonry builds, timber frame, Steel Frame Systems (SFS) and Listed Building works.

Our sound insulation testing ensures compliance with Part E of the Building Regulations, which sets minimum acoustic standards for new-build and converted dwellings.

We conduct:

• Airborne sound insulation tests for walls and floors
• Impact sound insulation tests for separating floors
• Façade sound insulation testing for external noise reduction

Testing is essential for housebuilders, developers, and architects to meet UK regulatory requirements before project completion.

Reverberation Time Measurements

Ensure optimal acoustic conditions for the end user to improve clarity of speech and musical performance. We’re fully equipped to perform tests for existing spaces and proposed developments of any size with proven in-house techniques and modelling software.

Our reverberation time testing helps optimise acoustics in schools, offices, theatres, healthcare buildings, and public spaces by ensuring sound clarity and speech intelligibility.

• Testing in line with BB93: Acoustic Design of Schools
• BREEAM credits available for sustainable building projects
• Recommendations for acoustic treatment and sound absorption improvements

Internal Acoustic Measurements

See how sound behaves within your space to improve acoustic performance or identify opportunities for noise reduction. All of our internal acoustic testing sound level meters meet IEC standards for Class 1 compliance, ensuring superior accuracy.

External Noise Monitoring and Façade Attenuation Measurements

Monitor noise coming from your property with Class 1 compliant sound level meters and get actionable advice to keep it from polluting outside areas. Necessary for a wide range of schemes to comply with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.

Building Services Measurements

Get cost-effective advice on location, structure and noise limits for any building development, with noise calculations to aid the designer. We use software from leading attenuator suppliers and provide advice in an easy-to-follow report format suitable for submission to building services suppliers.

Plant Noise Measurements

Typically provided in support of a planning application, plant noise measurements provide support for location, enclosures, structural elements and noise limits early in the plant design process. Our team works closely with local authorities and environmental protection departments across the UK to ensure compliance.

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