Acoustic Consultancy, Sound Testing & Environmental Monitoring in Birmingham

Yes. If you’re developing new build or converted dwellings in areas like Birmingham, Oxford, or across the West Midlands, testing is required to comply with Approved Document E of the Building Regulations.

Testing should be scheduled once internal finishes like plastering are complete and all doors/windows are installed, but before final decoration.

Pricing varies depending on the number of tests and dwellings. We offer competitive regional rates through our local engineers.

Yes. We provide pre- and post-installation testing for wooden or hard floors to help meet lease clause requirements.

We’ll provide a detailed failure response and recommend cost-effective design improvements for retesting.

It’s strongly advised—especially near schools, hospitals, or residential areas. Local authorities may also require it as part of Section 61 consent.

It’s a formal agreement with the local council that allows specific noisy construction works within agreed limits and times.

Absolutely. Our systems support battery and solar power, ideal for hard-to-access or rural sites.

Our cloud-based dashboards offer real-time data with SMS/email threshold alerts and automated daily/weekly reports.

Both. We tailor packages depending on whether you need full consultancy support or just the equipment.

Yes. If your development is near roads, railways, or industrial zones, local planning departments may require a BS4142 or BS8233 assessment.

Yes. We regularly conduct assessments for air-con units, chillers, generators, and more to ensure compliance with environmental health thresholds.

We combine technical expertise with in-depth local knowledge of planning authorities across the Midlands and South West.

It evaluates internal noise levels in proposed housing developments near major roads or railways. Most local planning authorities now require it.

We cover a wide region including: Birmingham & West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding counties.

Yes. Any new-build dwelling or residential conversion in Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, or the wider West Midlands requires Part E sound insulation testing before Building Control can sign off the development.

Testing should be carried out once floors, walls, ceilings, and doors are fully installed and the property is quiet. Most clients book testing in the final stages of construction.

A standard set of airborne and impact tests typically takes 1–2 hours, depending on the number of separating walls and floors.

We issue clear remedial recommendations, suggest practical improvements, and return for retesting to help you achieve compliance quickly.

Yes. We carry out baseline tests, recommend compliant flooring systems, and complete post-installation testing for Lease to Alter applications.

If your development is near transport routes, nightlife, industrial estates, or dense urban centres, local authorities often require a BS8233 or BS4142 noise assessment to support planning approval.

BS4142 assessments evaluate the impact of industrial/commercial noise on nearby homes. They are commonly required in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and industrial corridors across the Midlands.

Yes. We provide façade design, glazing and ventilation specifications, internal acoustic build-ups, and mitigation strategies that satisfy planning officers and accelerate approvals.

Yes. We complete MCS 020 external noise calculations for air-source heat pumps to ensure compliance with planning and permitted development conditions.

Absolutely. We produce 3D noise maps and predictive modelling for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure schemes across the region.

Often yes. Birmingham City Council and neighbouring authorities frequently request monitoring for large or sensitive developments, especially near occupied properties or city-centre works.

We deploy Class 1 noise meters, vibration monitors (PPV/VDV), and MCERTS-approved dust monitors with real-time dashboards, alerts, and automated reporting.

Yes. We prepare Section 61 applications, produce noise control plans, install monitoring equipment, and manage reporting throughout the project.

Yes. We provide mobile and solar/battery-powered systems suitable for rural and hard-to-access locations.

Yes. Choose between flexible hire with automated reports or a fully managed package with installation, alerts, consultancy support, and Local Authority liaison.

A survey is required when employees may be exposed to noise approaching or exceeding 80 dB(A), or when new machinery or operational changes may affect daily exposure.

We measure personal noise exposure (LEP,d), identify hearing protection zones, assess control measures, and deliver an HSE-compliant technical report.

We work with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, waste management, food production, construction, education, healthcare, hospitality, and other noise-generating sectors.

We serve Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Leicester, Oxford, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, and surrounding counties.

We can often provide next-day or same-week appointments for urgent sound tests, monitoring installations, or planning-related noise surveys.

Yes. Our team provides on-site testing as well as remote monitoring, cloud dashboards, and digital reporting for projects across urban and rural locations.

Yes. Our consultants are IOA-trained and we operate as a UKAS-Accredited Sound Testing Laboratory (No. 8568), ensuring reliable and compliant results.

Absolutely. We have the capacity to manage large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects with consistent reporting and fast turnaround.