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NVD Monitoring

Noise, Vibration and Dust Monitoring

We have years of experience providing noise, vibration and dust monitoring services for construction, demolition, festivals, motor sport, airports, and industrial processes. Monitoring noise, vibration and dust when you are in close proximity to sensitive receptors is very important to avoid complaints or action from the Local Authority. We can provide tailored packages to suit your exact requirements at either a hire only level or fully managed by our team of consultants.

Major construction projects and developments or any process or activity that generates elevated levels of noise, vibration and dust has the potential to be disruptive to residents and business. Monitoring these environmental parameters can help you identify, control, and reduce emissions and avoid complaints from residents or action from the Local Authority. Our robust, cost effective and cloud-based noise vibration and dust monitoring systems can cover a range of applications and requirements. Whether you need to monitor construction sites, demolitions sites, industrial processes, outdoor festivals or music events, airports, or motorsport, we have you covered.

We offer a tailored service to each project to ensure that it provides you with a cost effective and viable solution that achieves compliance with the regulatory requirements for your project. This can be basic hire only service with automated reporting and access to your data via a customisable website Or we can offer a fully managed service including consultancy advice, custom reporting and management of the equipment onsite.

Our Services can Include:

Cloud Based Platform - Reliably and securely store your data in real-time.

Customisable Website - Display your live data via a customised website to the public or password protected or both.

Real Time Alerts - Multiple threshold triggers can be set-up to alert via SMS or email to an unlimited recipient.

Power - The systems can operate on 240v, 110v, Battery or Solar Power.

Reporting - Reports can be issued weekly, monthly or at request.

Consultancy - We can liaise with the Local Authority to agree the monitoring strategy and provide ongoing consultancy services.

Weather Stations - Weather stations can be integrated into the service, as required.

Noise & Vibration Systems Overview

Noise Monitoring Equipment Specification

Class 1 sound level meter with 4G and GPS modems.

The systems meet the full Environmental Class 1 Standards Class 1: IEC 61672-1:2013, Class 1: IEC 61260-1:2014.

Audio Recording.

IP65 Rated slim & discreet Waterproof Enclosures.

With MEMS Microphones, Remote Configuration, Calibration, GPRS tracking and more.

Vibration Monitoring Equipment Specification

Triaxial Vibration Monitoring - Peak Particle Velocity, Vibration Dose Value and Dominant Frequency.

Class 1 vibration level meter as outlined in ISO 4866, BS 7385-1, and DIN 45669-1.

Users can use predefined settings compatible with commonly used standards such as DIN 4150-3 or BS 7385-2 or configure a criterion curve based on FFT or 1/3 Octave analysis in accordance with local standards.

The built-in GSM modem transmits measurement data to the Online Portal.

IP65 Rated Rugged Enclosure.

Dust Monitoring System Overview

Dust Monitoring Equipment Specification

Air quality and particulate monitor using the MCERTS certified South Coast Science Praxis/URBAN. Alphasense optical particle counter(OPC-N3): PM1, PM2.5 and PM10

Alphasense electrochemical sensors: CO, H2S, NO, NO2, O3, SO2

(PID): VOCs and (NDIR) CO2

Temperature, humidity (T/rH) and barometric pressure (pA) sensors

High frequency sampling: up to one sample per two seconds

Up to two hours operation in event of external power loss

Enclosure designed for ultra-low RF noise and harsh climates.

Ultra-low noise sensing for gases (ppb) and particulates (μg/m3)

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Clients we’ve worked with

  • barnfield
  • bedford
  • barnfield
  • continental
  • essex
  • hobson
  • interserve
  • kfc
  • leicester
  • persimmon
  • puregym
  • snap
  • starbucks
  • tacobell
  • tower hamlets
  • ITV
  • Unilever
  • Sig
  • Leeds University
  • Morrisons
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • City of Stoke On Trent
  • Hambleton District
  • Calvert Trust
  • Aldi
  • Arnold Laver
  • Broadley
  • Engie
  • Gardiner Theo
  • Iggesund
  • Oxford University
  • PepsiCo
  • Richmonshire
  • Savills

Service Areas

We provide our services nationwide through our in-house network of local engineers... call to book now!

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testimonials

- Paul Hastings

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I engaged Nova at the outset of my project (which I recommend you do) to assist with providing a detailed material specification and installation guidance. There was always someone available to help with practical enquiries and advice...

- C.G. Henry

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I had Adam come round to a property which i thought was beyond repair. He gave sound advice with exact details of what needed to be carried out in the most cost effective manner. Once the works were carried out he returned, tested it...

- Andrew Youngson

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I have worked with the team at nova on a number of projects and have always been very helpful and competitively priced. Highly recommend this company for any sound test and report.

- Carol Chaplin

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Excellent service, engineer was very informative and helpful.  Good customer service being able to speak to knowledgeable people on the telephone when making inquires about the procedure involved for the sound testing of our property...

- Bun Bar

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Good efficient service. Recommend it to all.

Bright Construction UK Ltd

- Gavin Boby

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Very attentive and friendly service, keen to serve the client, and absolutely not about dragging the case out for fees - will work to save the client fees, and understand the practicalities of the case and the opposition that applications...

- Ejaz Shah

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Adam was very attentive and very professional answered all my questions and returned all calls the engineer arrived at the time agreed and again explained everything before carrying out the test , and we received our report within couple...

- Charles OKell

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Its a tricky area and you need the right support, Paul Robinson  brought Adam's team to the table and we'll be working together again in future for sure.

- Ainsley Black

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Although we had followed the building reg, in terms of sound insulation the property conversion still failed the sound Test. Adam was very helpful and professional and guided us to the point that when it was retested again we passed. Would...

- Robert Buchanan

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Friendly efficient and cost effective service, without complication

- Hepple Property Care Ltd

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Very quick service, would recommend to others

- Ian Fairbairn

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Excellent service and communication with all the members of staff we had dealings with.  A very professional approach and attitude by all.  An experience that is refreshing within the building sector and a company I could recommend...

- Daniel Cogdon

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Fast turn around and great service, recommended

- Allan Proctor

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Excellent service by Adam and the team at Nova. The service they delivered was efficient, competitive and I would highly recommend them!

- Carol Richards

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Having selected Nova Accoustics to perform a sound test on my latest project, I found the whole process completely professional, prompt & efficient .

The phone contact to set up the appointment was extremely  helpful...

- Michael Dickinson

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Having used Nova Acoustics on several projects, I would not hesitate in recommending this company.

- Steph Openshaw

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Fantastic service very quick and punctual highly recommended.

- Chris Bullerwell

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Used Nova Acoustics to sound test a property we'd converted in the Newcastle area.

Excellent service from start to finish. Professional, helpful & reliable throughout...highly recommended.

- Andrew Holmes

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Really helpful team of people and very quick service, which was greatly appreciated.

- Siying Lid

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We are a small design firm and NOVA Acoustics provided very sufficient services to our clients with reasonable price. And they are quick to respond too.  Highly recommended.

- Floors By Design Leicester

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Very good company, communicated all the way through.  Competitive pricing, I will be using them again in the near future.

- Stewart Greenhalgh

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First Class, prompt professional service. I will recommend to other clients.

- Frank Kenny

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Excellent  service so far and will be contacting them again for their services.

- Kelly Freakley

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Fantastic service from this company at a very reasonable price, would definitely recomend....

- Robert Myers

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I used Nova acoustics to sound test my basement flat conversion for the building control certificate

And found them to be professional and friendly. The test was done mid afternoon and I had received by six o'clock the same...

- Stephen Shaw

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Excellent service. Would recommend to anyone needing assistance with matters arising from acoustics and noise.

- Rick Parsons

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iKoustic have worked with Nova Acoustics for some time now and they are constantly thorough, professional and super helpful in everything they do ... They are certainly our partner of choice ... Rick

- Carl Smoult

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Prompt, friendly, efficient, professional... would recommend and use again.

- Gary Oliver

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As most of you reading this message are now probably aware  the difficulty of finding guidance and compliance of the part E building regulations is an arduous task. Well search no more! Adam at Nova Acoustics not only talked me through...

- Kate Whitehead

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Speedy quote, arranging the testing & report! Seb was really friendly & efficient onsite. Highly recommend!

- David Hope

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Came promptly at the requested time. Did the work professionally and in good time and provided the required reports so no issues or problems to report.

- Mark Girdham

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NOVA provided a fast and efficient service. They came to carry out the sound tests on my 8 Bed HMO, which was a change of use from 4 flats. Very friendly and professional service. Mark (Hull)

- Simon Phillips

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Excellent company, providing a professional service at a competitive price and a quick, hassle free  experience. I would recommend them to anyone.

Simon Phillips  Salisbury Poultry Ltd

- Peter Phillips

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent service from start to finish.

Highly professional team who where very accommodating to the team on site and worked exceptional well with everyone.

Having worked with other companies within the same...

- Claire Gannon

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent speedy service, Luigi was very proficient and professional at carrying out his job, a real asset to the company. Thank you Luigi. Kind Regards, Ant Mason

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