We provide pre-completion acoustic testing for developers, housebuilders, contractors and construction professionals, helping identify whether separating constructions provide the required level of sound insulation before a project is completed.
Whether you’re working on new houses, flats, apartments or larger residential developments, we provide clear testing, reporting and practical support throughout the build process.
Acoustic Testing, also known as sound insulation testing or pre-completion testing, measures how effectively separating walls and floors prevent sound from passing between adjoining rooms or dwellings.
Our testing can assess:
• Airborne sound insulation through separating walls and floors.
• Impact sound insulation through separating floors, such as noise from footsteps.
• Sound transmission between dwellings and adjoining rooms or spaces.
• Whether the completed construction is performing as expected against the relevant Building Regulations requirements.
• Areas where acoustic performance may need to be improved before completion.
Testing is carried out using specialist acoustic equipment, with the results provided in a formal test report for the project team and Building Control where required.
Poor sound insulation can result in complaints from occupants, costly remedial work and difficulties obtaining Building Regulations approval.
Acoustic Testing helps you demonstrate compliance with Part E of the Building Regulations, verify that separating walls and floors are providing the required acoustic performance, Identify problems before a development is handed over, Reduce the risk of expensive remedial work after completion, and provide the documentation required for Building Control and project records.
For developers and contractors, testing at the right stage can provide valuable reassurance that the construction is performing as designed.
We work with architects, developers, contractors, housebuilders and construction professionals, providing design and build compliance services across residential and commercial projects.
From SAP Calculations and SBEM Assessments to air pressure testing, acoustic testing, ventilation and thermal performance assessments, we provide the technical compliance services your project needs at different stages of design and construction.
With one company and one point of contact, we make it easier to manage multiple compliance requirements from design through to completion, helping your project stay on track and meet applicable Building Regulations.
Our Acoustic Testing for applicable residential developments is primarily associated with:
• Building Regulations 2010
• Approved Document E
• BS EN ISO 16283
• Relevant British Standards and testing procedures applicable to the type of construction being assessed.
Whether you require an Acoustic Testing on its own or alongside other compliance services, we’ll help coordinate the process through one trusted provider, making property compliance simpler to manage.
Our competent surveyors carry out Acoustic Testing across a wide range of commercial and residential properties, ensuring each survey is appropriate for the building and its intended use.
Based in Manchester with a particular focus on Greater Manchester and the wider North West. But our team supports clients across the UK, so wherever your properties are located, we’re ready to help.
Our compliance reports are written in plain English, with clear findings, practical recommendations and documentation that’s ready to use. No unnecessary jargon, just reports that help you act quickly and stay compliant.
From your first enquiry to your final report and beyond, we’re committed to clear communication, prompt responses and proactive recommendations and reminders to help you stay compliant without the stress.
We coordinate your compliance services in one place, reducing administration, saving time and making property compliance easier to manage, so you can focus on supporting your residents.
Working with the Compliance Company is always great, they produce their work in a timely and professional manner.
Communication is always top notch too, which is really appreciated. They are our go to consultants for anything Part L or SBEM related.
Very happy with their prompt noise survey and report. All done smoothly and within the timescales communicated during quotation. Highly recommended!
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We provide Acoustic Testing across the UK, supporting commercial property owners, landlords, housing providers, managing agents, contractors and organisations responsible for maintaining safe, compliant buildings.
Our surveyors regularly work across:
• Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan)
• Merseyside (Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Southport, Knowsley, Sefton)
• Cheshire (Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Wilmslow)
• Lancashire (Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Accrington, Rossendale, Chorley, Lancaster)
• West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Batley)
• South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley)
• North Yorkshire (York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Ripon, Selby, Skipton)
• East Midlands (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
• Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent)
• West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell)
• North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Durham)
• East Anglia (Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough)
• Greater London (Central, North, South, East, West London)
• Kent (Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway, Ashford, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells)
• Surrey (Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Redhill)
• Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Harlow)
• South Coast (Hampshire, Sussex, Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, Eastbourne)
• South West (Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton)
• South Wales (Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil)
• Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling, Perth)
For applicable new residential developments, pre-completion testing is generally required under Part E to demonstrate that separating walls and floors meet the required standards. There are specific exemptions and alternative provisions in Approved Document E, so the exact requirements depend on the type and scope of the project.
Pre-completion testing is carried out once the relevant separating construction is sufficiently complete but before the building is occupied. It provides evidence of the acoustic performance of the completed construction
Airborne testing measures sound transmitted through a separating wall or floor from sources such as speech or music.
Impact testing measures sound transmission through a floor when it is subjected to an impact source, representing sounds such as footsteps.
The type of testing required depends on the construction and Building Regulations requirements.
Testing should be planned during the construction programme and carried out when the relevant separating elements are complete and accessible for testing, but before occupation.
Planning testing early can help avoid delays if remedial work is required.
If you’re planning a new development, we can also support you with related design and build compliance services, including SAP Calculations, Bespoke PSI Values and Air Pressure Testing.
If a test does not achieve the required performance, the construction should be investigated to identify potential causes. Remedial work may then be required before further testing is carried out.
Common issues can include gaps, junction details, flanking transmission, inadequate sealing or construction that differs from the approved design.
Yes. We can coordinate Acoustic Testing, Air Pressure Testing, SAP Calculations and EPCs, providing a single point of contact for multiple compliance requirements across your development.
New homes need to demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations. SAP calculations assess the energy performance of a dwelling and help determine whether the proposed design meets the required standards.
We provide SAP calculations for new-build and conversion projects, assessing energy performance, carbon emissions and key building specifications, and provide the reports needed for Building Control and compliance.
Non-domestic buildings need to demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations. SBEM assesses the energy performance of buildings such as offices, retail units and commercial spaces against the required standards.
We provide SBEM assessments for new-build and commercial projects, modelling energy performance, carbon emissions and building specifications, and providing the reports needed for Building Control and compliance.
Overheating can affect comfort, health and the performance of new homes. Under Part O of the Building Regulations, new residential buildings must be designed to reduce the risk of overheating and provide adequate means of removing excess heat.
We carry out Part O overheating assessments using the Simplified Method or Dynamic Thermal Modelling, providing clear results and compliance documentation for your project.
Whether you’re managing a residential property, supported accommodation, office, school or commercial premises, an EPC provides an A–G energy efficiency rating and recommendations for improvement.
EPC requirements apply to many properties when they are constructed, sold or rented, with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) also applying to certain rented properties.
We carry out EPC assessments and provide the certification and information you need to understand your property’s energy performance and meet applicable requirements.
Energy performance needs to be considered early in the design process, particularly where planning requirements call for a clear strategy for reducing energy use and carbon emissions.
We prepare energy statements for residential and commercial developments, assessing energy demand, efficiency measures and low-carbon technologies to demonstrate how a project meets its energy and sustainability targets.
New homes need to demonstrate that their water use meets the requirements of Part G of the Building Regulations. Our water efficiency calculations assess the proposed fittings and appliances against the required litres-per-person-per-day target.
We calculate water consumption for new dwellings, helping you meet the required 125-litre or optional 110-litre standard and providing the documentation needed for Building Control.
Default thermal bridging values can be conservative, potentially leading to higher insulation requirements and unnecessary costs. Bespoke PSI values provide a more accurate picture of how heat moves through your building’s junctions and support compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations.
We calculate bespoke thermal bridging values for your project, helping improve SAP accuracy, optimise your specification and demonstrate compliance without over-specifying materials.
Air leakage can affect a building’s energy performance and its compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. For new dwellings, air pressure testing is an important part of demonstrating that the required standards for air permeability have been met.
We carry out accurate air pressure tests, identify air leakage and provide the certification and reporting needed for building control.
Is the ventilation system actually delivering the airflow it was designed for? Our testing checks MEV, MVHR and other mechanical ventilation systems at individual terminals, helping identify performance issues before they hold up sign-off.
We provide accurate flow-rate results and the certification needed to demonstrate compliance with Part F of the Building Regulations.
Compliance in supported housing is a different beast.
It has stricter frameworks, sector-specific requirements and a very different set of responsibilities.
We have a specialist division built entirely for it. Same one-stop-shop approach, built specifically for housing providers, care organisations and nominated individuals managing property compliance.
