Acoustic Consultancy & Sound Testing in Newcastle

Yes. Local planning authorities in Newcastle, County Durham, North Yorkshire, and surrounding areas commonly request a BS8233 or BS4142 noise assessment to evaluate the impact of noise on or from a development.

BS8233 is used for assessing noise affecting new residential developments (e.g. traffic or external sources).
BS4142 evaluates the impact of industrial/commercial noise (e.g. plant equipment) on existing dwellings.

Sound testing is typically carried out once construction is complete but before occupancy. This ensures compliance with Approved Document E of the Building Regulations.

If the building fails to meet the required standards, we’ll identify weak points, provide a remedial strategy, and arrange a retest—helping you stay on schedule.

Flanking sound bypasses separating walls or floors by travelling along other building elements (like joists or ducts), which can lead to test failure if not properly addressed.

Yes. We offer noise, vibration, and dust monitoring for developments across the region—including city centres and rural areas. Our systems are fully cloud-based with real-time alerts and reporting.

We deploy Class 1 sound level meters, triaxial vibration sensors, and PM10 dust monitors, all managed remotely through our cloud-based platform.

Yes. All our acoustic consultants are Members of the Institute of Acoustics, and we are a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (No. 8568) for sound insulation testing.

Absolutely. We regularly work with events across the North East to manage music noise monitoring, comply with the Pop Code, and reduce community disruption.

Most surveys are completed within a week of booking, with reports delivered in 5 – 7 working days. We offer rapid turnaround for urgent projects.

Pricing depends on the service, but we keep our rates competitive through our mobile consultancy model—meaning no added costs for site accessibility across Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland, or North Yorkshire.

They assess noise impacts, liaise with local authorities, prepare planning reports (e.g. BS8233/BS4142), and offer design advice to ensure compliance with noise conditions.

Yes. We provide tailored acoustic design solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments—from insulation upgrades to full building acoustic strategies.

Yes. Any new-build or converted residential property in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, or North Yorkshire requires Part E pre-completion sound insulation testing for Building Control sign-off.

Sound testing should take place once all internal partitions, floors, ceilings, glazing, and doors are installed—typically near the end of construction when the site is quiet.

We conduct airborne tests (walls/floors) and impact tests (floors), using UKAS-accredited equipment to measure compliance with Building Regulations. Reports are issued promptly for submission to Building Control.

We provide a clear, practical remediation strategy, identify likely causes, offer design solutions, and return for re-testing as soon as required.

We provide a clear, practical remediation strategy, identify likely causes, offer design solutions, and return for re-testing as soon as required.

Yes. We offer baseline tests, acoustic floor build-up advice, and post-installation testing to support Licence to Alter (LTA) requirements for hard flooring upgrades.

If your project is near roads, nightlife, industrial activity, railways, or busy commercial areas, local authorities frequently request a BS8233 or BS4142 noise assessment during the planning process.

BS8233: Used for residential developments to determine internal and external noise criteria.

BS4142: Assesses the impact of industrial or commercial noise on nearby residential areas.

Local councils across Newcastle, Durham, Gateshead, and Sunderland frequently request both.

Yes. We deliver façade design, glazing and ventilation specifications, internal noise criteria, and mitigation strategies to meet planning conditions and speed up approvals.

Absolutely. We provide HEA 05 and POL 05 assessments for new-build and refurbishment projects across the North East.

Yes. We use industry-standard software (e.g., SoundPlan) to produce detailed noise models for planning submissions, design development, and environmental statements.

Often yes. Large construction, demolition, infrastructure, and city-centre developments typically need BS5228-compliant monitoring to meet planning conditions or avoid complaints from nearby residents.

We install Class 1 sound meters, triaxial vibration monitors, and dust monitoring units, all connected to cloud dashboards with real-time SMS/email alerts and automated reporting.

Yes. Our equipment can run for days, weeks, or months, with options for mains, battery, or solar power—ideal for large-scale or remote sites.

Yes. We support applications, prepare noise management plans, install monitoring equipment, and liaise directly with Local Authorities on compliance.

Absolutely. We supply on-site or remote monitoring for concerts, festivals, motorsport events, and temporary venues across Newcastle, Northumberland, and County Durham.

You need a survey when workers may be exposed to noise levels approaching or exceeding 80 dB(A), or if machinery, staffing, or operational changes could alter exposure.

We measure personal exposure (LEP,d), assess hearing protection needs, identify required control zones, and provide recommendations aligned with HSE regulations.

We work with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, food production, construction, education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities across Newcastle and surrounding regions.

We serve Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Middlesbrough, Darlington, York, and the wider North East and North Yorkshire region.

We can often mobilise within 24–48 hours for urgent sound testing, noise surveys, or monitoring installations.

Yes. We provide on-site assessments, remote reporting, modelling, online meetings, and hybrid solutions tailored to project requirements.

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

Absolutely. We manage portfolios of residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects with consistent reporting and fast turnaround times.