Acoustic Consultancy & Sound Testing
Acoustic Consultancy – Your Complete Solution
At APT Sound Testing, we provide a full turnkey acoustic consultancy service to help you meet planning requirements and Building Regulations Part E — ensuring your project passes building control for its acoustic elements, without unnecessary cost or delays.
From initial site surveys through to final pre-completion testing, we work with you at every stage to deliver effective sound insulation solutions. Whether you’re developing new builds or conversions, our UKAS-accredited team has the expertise to help you achieve compliance the first time.
Our 4-Step Acoustic Design Advice Package
We’ve developed a streamlined process to help clients meet Approved Document E requirements with confidence:
1. Site Survey Visits
We inspect your site’s construction to identify potential problem areas — for example, the use of lightweight blocks or incorrectly installed acoustic materials. This proactive approach helps avoid costly issues later.
2. Sample Sound Testing
Testing your existing walls and floors gives us an accurate picture of their sound insulation performance. Using this data, we can create a targeted acoustic design tailored to your project.
3. Acoustic Design Review
We assess the mass, isolation, and absorption qualities of your construction and provide recommendations to optimise acoustic performance.
4. Pre-Completion Sound Testing
We conduct final sound insulation tests — both airborne and impact — to prove compliance with Building Regulations Part E and secure building control sign-off.
Part E Sound Insulation Testing
Since July 2003, all new builds and conversions have been required to test 10% of each party wall and floor construction type. Our testing covers:
- Airborne Noise – sound travelling through the air, like TV noise or conversation.
- Impact Noise – sound generated by direct contact, like footsteps or dropped objects.
Our UKAS-accredited team uses state-of-the-art Norsonic equipment to deliver accurate, reliable results and detailed reports for building control.
Acoustic Design Services
We’ve designed and tested acoustic partitions for everything from semi-detached houses to large apartment developments. Drawing on thousands of completed sound insulation tests, we know what works — and what doesn’t — for every construction type.
By combining design expertise with accredited testing, we provide a complete, compliant, and cost-conscious solution. Our services help reduce the risk of sound test failures caused by poor workmanship or non-compliant materials.
Sample Sound Testing
Early-stage testing is one of the best ways to avoid surprises at the end of your build. By checking the installation of acoustic materials and testing performance before completion, we can highlight — and help fix — any potential compliance issues before they become costly problems.
📞 Get in Touch
If your local authority has requested sound insulation testing, or if you want to ensure your project is on the right track, contact us today:
Phone: 01525 303905
Email: info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk
We’ll guide you from design to certification, ensuring your build meets all Part E acoustic requirements smoothly and efficiently.