Acoustic Consultancy & Noise Testing Services Across Greater Manchester

Yes. Our consultants operate throughout Greater Manchester—including Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan—with fast response times and UKAS-accredited testing.

Yes. If you’re building or converting dwellings in places like Greater Manchester, Preston, or Cumbria, Part E of the Building Regulations requires pre-completion sound insulation tests to demonstrate compliance.

Sound testing should be scheduled as soon as internal finishes (such as doors and windows) are installed and before final completion. This applies to developments across Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and beyond.

If your development fails to meet the required standards, we’ll identify the cause and provide detailed recommendations to help you rectify the issue, whether you’re based in Lancashire, Cumbria, or Manchester.

Pricing depends on project size, location, and number of tests needed. We offer highly competitive rates across Greater Manchester, Preston, and Stoke-on-Trent with fast turnaround times.

We provide real-time environmental monitoring for construction and industrial sites, including Section 61 support, across Shrewsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, and other surrounding areas.

Monitoring helps you stay compliant with local authority regulations, avoid costly complaints, and protect surrounding communities, especially in densely populated areas like Preston or Manchester.

Yes. We conduct occupational Noise at Work assessments for businesses across Cumbria, Stoke-on-Trent, and Shropshire, helping ensure compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

Our services include noise impact assessments, acoustic design for planning, and expert witness reporting—delivered on-site or remotely across the North West.

If your project involves new residential or commercial development near existing noise sources (like roads or industry), planning authorities in Lancashire, Stoke, or Shrewsbury may require BS8233 or BS4142 surveys.

If your project involves new residential or commercial development near existing noise sources (like roads or industry), planning authorities in Lancashire, Stoke, or Shrewsbury may require BS8233 or BS4142 surveys.

Absolutely. We offer on-site services across all target locations and for projects in rural or hard-to-access areas like Cumbria or Shropshire.

Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 allows you to apply for prior consent to carry out noisy works. We assist with application support and documentation across sites in Greater Manchester, Preston, and Lancashire.

Only experienced, accredited professionals—like our team of consultants who are members of the Institute of Acoustics and NOVA Acoustics Ltd holds UKAS accreditation—should carry out testing and assessments.

Airborne sound tests measure noise like voices or music transmitted through walls or floors, while impact sound tests measure structure-borne noise like footsteps—both are often required in developments across Shropshire, Stoke, and Manchester.

Thanks to our mobile team and network of consultants, we can respond quickly to urgent testing needs across Lancashire, Cumbria, and the surrounding areas—often within 24–48 hours.

We provide sound insulation testing, noise impact assessments (BS4142/BS8233), construction noise monitoring (BS5228), workplace noise surveys, vibration and dust monitoring, event noise control, BREEAM assessments, and detailed acoustic design for planning and building control.

Yes. In addition to Manchester, we cover the wider North West including Preston, Cumbria, Lancashire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shrewsbury, and Shropshire.

If you’re building new dwellings or converting an existing property into flats, you’ll need a Part E sound insulation test before Building Control can sign off the project.

• Airborne tests measure how well walls/floors reduce speech or TV noise.
• Impact tests measure how well floors reduce footfall noise.

Part E requires both in most separating floor constructions.

We provide a remedial strategy, retesting options, and practical guidance to help you meet Part E standards quickly.

Most residential and commercial developments require a BS8233 or BS4142 noise assessment if located near roads, rail, nightlife, industrial sites, or air traffic—Local Authorities within Greater Manchester commonly request these reports.

Yes. We liaise with planning officers, assess on-site conditions, model future noise levels, and provide clear recommendations to meet planning requirements.

This assessment evaluates potential noise impacts from industrial or commercial sources. It’s frequently requested by councils across Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, and Bolton.

A Section 61 application helps contractors obtain prior consent for noisy works under the Control of Pollution Act. It minimises complaints and ensures compliance with Manchester City Council requirements.

Yes. Our systems provide cloud access, SMS/email alerts for exceedances, and detailed reporting—ideal for Manchester city centre projects where tighter noise controls often apply.

Yes. We offer battery, solar, and mains-powered options suitable for sites across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

Both. You can choose a fully managed package or rent equipment for short-term or long-term monitoring.

Yes. We visit workplaces across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria, and Shropshire to assess compliance with The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

On-site measurements, exposure calculations, hearing protection recommendations, zoning maps, and a clear HSE-aligned report.

Most employers review assessments every 2–3 years, or sooner if equipment, processes, or staffing levels change.

We frequently offer next-day or same-week appointments across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

Yes. Whether your project is in central Manchester or remote parts of Cumbria or Shropshire, we can attend site with minimal notice.

Absolutely. Many assessments—including long-term monitoring and some consultancy tasks—can be delivered remotely using cloud-connected equipment and digital reporting.

Our team includes IOA-recognised acoustic consultants and UKAS-accredited sound testers (Lab No. 8568), ensuring all work meets industry and regulatory standards.

Yes. We assist with material specifications, room acoustics, façade design, internal wall/floor build-ups, and noise mitigation strategies for both planning and building control.

Yes. We use SoundPlan software to create detailed noise maps and predictive models for new developments, highways, events, and industrial sites.

We provide HEA 05, POL 05, and other BREEAM-related acoustic assessments required for sustainable building certifications.