Preparing Your Smoke Shaft for an Air Tightness Test Elevate fire safety standards with comprehensive air tightness testing and remediation.Accredited Air Pressure Testing (APT) solutions help you meet regulatory requirements, improve smoke control performance, and protect building occupants. Ensuring the safety and compliance of smoke shafts is a critical component of any building’s fire safety …
The Role of Acoustic Consultants in Construction Have you ever wondered how buildings are designed to be quiet and peaceful? The secret often lies in professional acoustic consultancy. This service plays a key role in making sure your construction or renovation project meets noise regulations. Understanding the importance of site surveys is the first step …
Professional Noise and Acoustic Consultancy APT Sound Testing is a professional noise and acoustic consultancy firm operating in Greater London and the Home Counties. Our fully qualified and highly experienced consultants can provide expert advice and conduct survey analysis into all aspects of sound, such as investigating complaints into excessive noise and/or a BS 4142 …
Sound Testing Services on London DevelopmentsLondon is a huge city containing over 8 million people. In this crowded environment it is essential that noise transference between properties in kept to a minimum between new and existing buildings for the occupant’s wellbeing. To help control noise issues APT Sound Testing undertakes UKAS accredited Part E sound …
The 5 Steps for a Planning Noise Assessment Impact assessment Prior to the noise survey the acoustic consultant will need to know the noise parameters set by the local environmental protection team for the required noise impact assessment. 1st Step – Baseline situation It will usually be necessary to have a full understanding of the …
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Commercial Buildings Thermal imaging (thermographic) surveys are one of the most effective diagnostic tools for identifying heat loss in commercial buildings across London and the South East. Using advanced infrared technology, these surveys clearly highlight where energy is escaping, often revealing issues that building owners are completely unaware of. Many of …
Improving Sound Insulation on London Property DevelopmentsMany of the dwellings in London consist of flats converted from large Victorian houses.. Unfortunately at the time of the building conversion, designing for sound insulation was not a high priority and so many of the dwellings suffer from adverse noise transference between the floor and wall partitions. This …
Searching for APT Sound Testing in London At APT Sound Testing, we carry out professional sound testing on all types of residential and commercial buildings across London and throughout the UK. Our services also cover schools and buildings that include rooms for residential use. As a UKAS-accredited provider, all of our testing meets the requirements …
Sound Testing Roadmap for Leaseholders This guide is designed specifically for leaseholders who are upgrading their floor finishes from carpet to wood. It explains why sound testing is required, what the tests measure, and how to ensure compliance with lease conditions and Building Regulations. 🔎 Why Leaseholders Require Sound Testing to Floors Many residential leases …
Leaseholder Sound Testing for New Wood Floors: What You Need to Know Upgrading a leasehold flat by replacing carpet with a hard flooring finish, such as engineered wood or solid timber, is a popular renovation choice. However, this simple change can trigger strict lease conditions requiring Leaseholder Sound Testing for Floors and, in many cases, …