Acoustic Consultancy & Sound Testing Services in Cambridge

Sound testing is needed to comply with Part E of the Building Regulations, ensuring walls and floors between dwellings meet minimum sound insulation standards.

It should be done once walls and floors are fully constructed, with windows and doors fitted, but before final decoration or floor finishes are applied.

Costs depend on the number of dwellings and test types. NOVA offers competitive regional pricing across all locations.

Yes. We provide both pre- and post-installation testing for hard floor upgrades to meet leasehold acoustic requirements.

We’ll offer detailed diagnostic advice and acoustic design solutions to help you improve performance and retest successfully.

Monitoring helps avoid complaints, comply with Section 61 consents, and protect sensitive receptors near sites.

We use Class 1 sound level meters, triaxial vibration sensors, and dust particulate monitors—with cloud-based dashboards and alert systems.

Yes. Our systems are mobile, battery- or solar-powered, and can operate without direct site access, making them perfect for remote projects.

Absolutely. We regularly support clients with Section 61 applications and other regulatory submissions.

We offer short- and long-term monitoring, with flexible pricing and reporting schedules to match your project timeline.

It involves assessing and controlling sound for planning permission, building design, and legal compliance—especially important for new residential, commercial, or infrastructure developments.

Yes, local councils often require BS8233 or BS4142 noise assessments when applying for planning in noise-sensitive areas.

BS8233 assesses residential internal noise from external sources. BS4142 evaluates industrial or commercial noise impact on nearby properties.

Yes. Our consultants frequently conduct BS8233 residential surveys throughout the region for planning or compliance.

We combine UKAS accreditation, local knowledge, and mobile capabilities to deliver expert consultancy, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing across all listed areas.

Yes. Any new-build dwelling or residential conversion in Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, or wider Cambridgeshire requires pre-completion sound insulation testing to comply with Part E of the Building Regulations.

Testing should be carried out once all walls, floors, ceilings, glazing, and doors are installed and the site is quiet. Most developers schedule it during the final construction phase.

We complete airborne and impact sound tests on separating walls and floors, using calibrated UKAS-accredited equipment. A full compliance report is provided for Building Control.

We assess the cause, provide practical remedial advice, and re-test once improvements are made—helping you reach Part E compliance with minimal delays.

Yes. We carry out baseline tests, provide flooring design recommendations, and complete post-installation tests for leaseholder Licence to Alter (LTA) requirements.

If your development is close to roads, rail, night-time activity, commercial units, or industrial noise sources, local authorities often require a BS8233 or BS4142 assessment as part of the planning process.

BS8233 assesses noise impacts for residential developments.

BS4142 evaluates noise from industrial or commercial sources.

Local authorities across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Bedfordshire often request one or both depending on the project.

Yes. We provide façade design, glazing and ventilation strategies, indoor noise criteria, and mitigation measures to support planning approvals.

Absolutely. We complete MCS 020 external noise assessments for air-source heat pumps to confirm compliance with planning and permitted development rules.

Yes. We offer expert witness reporting for planning appeals, licensing hearings, nuisance cases, and enforcement issues across Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.

Often yes. Large urban developments, demolition works, and sites near sensitive receptors (schools, hospitals, residents) typically require monitoring under BS5228 or Local Authority conditions.

We use Class 1 sound level meters, vibration sensors, dust monitors (MCERTS-approved), and cloud-based systems with real-time alerts and automated reporting.

Yes. We provide fully remote monitoring setups using battery or solar power—ideal for remote infrastructure, agricultural, or large-scale construction sites.

Yes. We prepare Section 61 applications, liaise with Local Authorities, install monitoring equipment, and provide ongoing compliance reporting.

Monitoring can run from short-term (24–72 hours) to long-term (weeks or months), depending on planning conditions or project requirements.

A survey is required if employee noise exposure approaches or exceeds 80 dB(A), or if new equipment or operational changes may increase workplace noise levels.

We measure personal exposure (LEP,d), assess hearing protection needs, identify required control measures, and provide a clear HSE-compliant report.

We work with manufacturing, food production, logistics, healthcare, education, construction, entertainment venues, and any sector where noise exposure may pose a risk.

We serve Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Norwich, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, and the wider counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire.

We frequently offer next-day or same-week availability for urgent sound testing, monitoring installation, or planning-related surveys.

Yes. We offer on-site assessments, remote reporting, modelling, online consultations, and hybrid services for clients requiring flexible support.

Yes. Our team includes Institute of Acoustics-trained consultants, and we operate as a UKAS-Accredited Sound Testing Laboratory (No. 8568).

Absolutely. We work on residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across East England with consistent reporting and fast turnaround.