Acoustics
Rapid Results
Competitive Fee
Guaranteed Acceptance
National Coverage
Planning Condition Discharge
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Noise Impact Assessment
servicing all sectors
Guaranteed Acceptance
We guarantee our reports are suitable to discharge your planning condition.
Comprehensive Report
Our reports are prepared by qualified consultants, in accordance with national guidance, tailored to your site. Every report is reviewed and signed off by a member of the Institute of Acoustics.
Rapid Results
Our standard turnaround time is 7 working days.
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Competitive Fees
Our reports start from £ 750 + vat. That includes everything you need to get approved quickly.
National Coverage
We operate nationwide, providing expert results wherever you need us.
What is a Noise Impact Assessment
A Noise Impact Assessment turns “is it too loud?” into clear, defensible answers for planning - whether your scheme creates noise (e.g., plant, venues, servicing, construction) or is exposed to it (e.g., new homes near roads/rail/industry). We measure existing conditions, predict future scenarios, assess significance against UK guidance (BS4142, BS8233, WHO, ProPG, BS5228), and translate findings into lean, cost-effective mitigation so you can design and discharge conditions with confidence.
Building Acoustics
Good acoustic design balances comfort, compliance and constructability. We translate standards (Approved Document E for dwellings, BB93 for schools, HTM 08-01 for healthcare) into buildable details - optimising façade sound insulation alongside ventilation/overheating strategies, and controlling flanking at junctions, penetrations and structural interfaces so targets are met without over-specifying.
We provide clear drawings and performance specs for walls, floors, ceilings and services noise, plus pragmatic alternates for value-engineering (e.g., swapping build-ups or vent types while preserving acoustic performance). On site, we support contractors with do/don’t details and QA checks, and can verify outcomes through pre-completion testing to avoid costly remedials.
Construction Noise and Vibration Modelling
From Section 61 (CoPA) applications to day-to-day compliance, we handle the full workflow: baseline noise/vibration surveys, prediction to BS 5228 (and BS 7385/BS 6472 for vibration), and a monitoring plan that targets real receptors (homes, schools, hospitals, heritage). We deploy unattended Class 1 noise monitors and PPV/VDV vibration loggers with secure power and cellular upload, then stream real-time LAeq, LAmax, PPV/VDV to dashboards with SMS/email alerts. Data are QA’d (calibration checks, drift screening, weather filters), and exceedances trigger pre-agreed actions—plant swaps, acoustic screening, sequencing tweaks, or method changes—so issues are fixed before complaints escalate.
We keep the paperwork and people aligned: scope with EHO agreed upfront, consent-ready prediction and method statements, weekly summaries and an exceedance log mapped to site activities, plus a simple community comms pack. Need to adjust the works? We prepare s61 variations, update RAMS, and evidence mitigation effectiveness with before/after trends. Result: transparent compliance, fewer stoppages, and a clear audit trail that protects programme and reputation.
Noise Modelling & Monitoring
We predict and measure together for decisions you can trust. Our team builds 3D noise models (e.g., roads, rail, plant, servicing, events) and calibrates them with Class 1 baseline surveys. We assess significance against BS4142, BS8233, WHO, ProPG and test mitigation options—layout, barriers, plant specifications, glazing/vent strategies—showing the benefit with clear contour plots, façade results and receiver tables for planning conditions and design teams.
And much more...
Have another Acoustics challenge?
We can find cost effective solutions to a range of challenges, such as:
- Noise at Work
- Expert Consultee
- Nuisance
And much more... Just ask!