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Sound Testing: A Definitive Guide

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Whether you’re developing a new residential building, renovating a commercial space, or seeking building regulations compliance, sound testing plays a crucial role in ensuring acoustic performance. It’s more than just ticking a box—it directly impacts occupant comfort, property value, and legal obligations. In this guide, we’ll break down what sound testing involves, why it matters, and how […]

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Institute of Acoustics accredited acoustic consultancy based on the south coast and working across the UK.

Covering the entire UK, we specialise in noise surveys and acoustic assessments from Bournemouth and Southampton, to Manchester and Liverpool, Birmingham and Northampton to London and Essex, Cardiff and Swansea to Glasgow and Newcastle. Our UK-wide acoustic consulting and design services extend from the South West to the North East, and from the South East to the North West.

Offering BS 4142 and BS 8233 noise assessments for your next planning application and building acoustic design solutions nationwide, we ensure acoustic excellence wherever you are in the UK.

Please email us on [email protected], call us on 0330 057 6787 or use the contact form to discuss your project with us or to book a noise survey.

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