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Soundproofing uses various methods to block or absorb unwanted noise.
You may want to soundproof your property to stop external noise from neighbours or traffic. Or, you might want to stop noise leaking out of your property, if you like to play loud music for example. Soundproofing can also help reduce noise between different rooms in a property.
Soundproofing won’t completely wipe out unwanted noise, but it can significantly reduce it.
How much does soundproofing cost?
The cost depends on the scale of the work you’re having done. The average cost of soundproofing a single wall can range from £800 to £1,600.
What does soundproofing involve?
It depends on the type of noise you need to block, where it’s coming from and how much of it you want to block out.
There are 2 basic types of noise: airborne noise describes sounds like voices and music. Impact noise is the sound of something hitting something else, like a door slamming or a drill going through paving. More extensive work may be needed to deal with this type of noise.
Windows, floors and ceilings are where noise problems tend to arise, particularly in flats.
Ways of dealing with noise can include:
- Double or triple glazing – this can help block sound from entering and escaping, especially if combined with good sealants around the windows.
- Secondary glazing
- Doors – a solid wood door will help block out unwanted sound.
- Carpeting – putting down good-quality carpets, combined with noise-reducing underlay, can help absorb sound, stopping it from travelling from upper floors.
- Silicone caulking – this seals up gaps in your walls that sound can travel through.
- Acoustic panels and acoustic tiles – these can be attached to ceilings or walls to absorb noise.
- Double walls and lowered ceilings – these work by creating a cavity between the lowered ceiling and the real ceiling, in which sound is absorbed. They’ll reduce the space in your property, but not necessarily by much.
Find out more about how to soundproof your property
What causes problems with noise?
Many older homes weren’t built with modern pastimes in mind – like watching TV and listening to amplified music, while some modern homes are poorly insulated.
In 2003 regulations came into force to ensure new-builds and conversions have an approved level of sound insulation. If you live in an older property, however, soundproofing could be the answer.
What materials are used in soundproofing?
A wide range of materials can be used to block and absorb sound including mass loaded vinyl (MLV), foams, rubber and specially designed plasterboard.
All materials are given a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating depending on their ability to block sound, and a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) rating or Sound Absorption Average (SSA) to show their noise absorption.
Softer materials generally absorb more sound than harder materials. So if you want to reduce the amount of sound coming from your flat, go for carpet rather than laminate.
What qualifications does your soundproofing specialist need?
Different types of tradespeople can carry out soundproofing work, depending on what you need, so you won’t be looking for a specific qualification.
Here are a few questions you should ask of your tradesperson:
- Are they specialists in soundproofing rather than general building?
- Can they give you examples of when they’ve solved a problem similar to yours?
- What warranty do they provide?
Do you need planning permission for soundproofing?
It depends on what you’re having done and where you live. For example, you may need permission to change your windows if you live in a conservation area. For more information see the Planning Portal website
What about insurance for soundproofing?
As with all building work, you’ll need to check your tradesperson has full public liability insurance. This covers them if someone is injured or property is damaged because of the work.
I’ve worked in the construction industry since I was 16. Doing complete property refurbs right back to the bare shell to complete the project. Went to college when I was 27 and served my time with Rothwells plumbing services where I learned all aspects of plumbing and heating installations. I’ve worked for various social housing providers installing wet rooms bathrooms, heating systems kitchen tiling, and many other tasks. More recently I've been providing maintenance services to landlords and schools .
Lovely bathroom done by Tony and his team very professional, honest, trustworthy highly recommend.
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M Grubb Soundproofing & Joinery. Over 10 years experience Supply and fit various soundproofing products. Specialise in soundproof walls/floors/ceilings Specialist in laminate and hardwood flooring. Free Quote. Competitive Prices
Michael was excellent as were Craig and Jamie who did the plastering and painting Lovely guys would definitely recommend them
Hi We are Ashton and Carman construction. AAC. We are both time served advanced craft carpenters with 20 years experience. Along the journey we have become multi trade builders through experience in all aspects of construction from domestic and maintenance to planning and new build. Our experience and hard work ethic allows us to provide a smooth sailing thorough completion to all your construction needs. No job to big or small. Considerate , attentive , trustworthy and dedicated. Thankyou for your time.
Calum quoted and gave a date for the job. He gave advice on materials. He turned up on time. The job was completed neatly( he tidied up after hims elf). He was friendly and efficient. Great job. Thanks to Calum, Dan, and Calums Dad . Would highly recommend.
KMK Services is building company operating in SE. We have 15 years of experience and offer You single point of contact for all of your works to ensure completion on time and to budget.
highly recommended
Nick was very helpful when discussing through the options and did the job exctly as described. I'd have no problem recommending Triple CCC Carpentry.
I have over 14 years of experience in the building trade(started young). I am able to do all aspects of building work except plumbing and electrics and take great joy in all i do. Being a builder I have realised their is always solutions to any problem.
Arrived on time and did what we wanted done (loft ladder). Was pleasant and polite observing current Covid rules. We have arranged for him to come back and do various other jobs.
Michael Hurdus plastering provide Qualified Experienced Elite Plastering , All aspects of plastering. Damp proofing including chemical injection and building preservation. Dry lining ,Sound proofing .
Did a quality job
A three man team, each with over 35 years experience in the construction industry, providing a reliable, competitive and professional service.
Very happy with work undertaken. Installed lintel above sliding door. The work carried out was to an excellent standard and very efficiently. Would highly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to use again. Thank you Paul
Very reliable, honest, skilled and reasonably priced. I would highly recomend him
I am more than happy with the work carried out, professionable and reliable tradesmen. Very happy with the service provided. I would highly recommed Worx 4 U. We were particulary impressed with the preparation and the knowledge of the product Andrea and Mark Kimber
BEYOND SOUND is a family run business based in Glasgow and serving domestic and commercial clients in the wider area of Central Scotland. We design, supply and fit quality Audio Installations & Sonos Systems, Home Cinema Design and Installation with bespoke joinery and acoustics if required, State of the Art CCTV Systems and Noise Control Solutions for your home and business. HOME CINEMA & AUDIO - What better way to come home and relax than catching up on TV, Movies or Sport in your bespoke Home Cinema? Our in-house Sound Engineer can design and build your amazing home cinema or multi-room audio/entertainment system which will be tailored to your budget and needs. We can use an existing room, or re-purpose another room like a garage or loft to install a 100+ inch screen, professionally set up surround sound and acoustics and integrated LED lighting. The results will entertain your family (especially the kids!) and impress your friends. There isn't a more immersive experience to be had at home. CCTV - Our CCTV Systems are high quality and state of the art. Compatible with your mobile device, with 7 day recording, night vision, motion detection and wireless capabilities, you can protect your family and property for less than you think. Don't wait until it has already happened, secure you're home now! NOISE POLLUTION & SOUND CONTROL - This can be a problem for anyone living in close quarters with other people. If you have a noisy neighbour, a loud business next door or need to dampen the sound coming from your own house or a specific room, we can help. With years of experience in this area, we are able to assess your problem and work with you to deliver a solution. OUR PROMISE - We do everything with genuine passion and care over our work, and go all out for 100% customer satisfaction. We can be trusted to respect your home whilst working as quietly and cleanly as possible. We only use the best equipment and materials for your budget and pride ourselves on delivering the very highest levels of workmanship and customer service. We work as efficiently as possible, without compromising on quality. All installations are carried out by a qualified Engineer and all work and equipment is guaranteed for a minimum of one year. So, whether you need a new way to listen to music or immerse yourself in film, require a CCTV System to protect your home or have to block out that noisy traffic, we can help you realise your goals on time and in budget.
I got Beyond Sound in to soundproof the floor of my wee home studio and the results were even better than I had expected. Massive improvement in acoustics and a massive reduction in noise to the flat below. Not to mention that Steven was a pleasure to deal with and full of additional advice on how to make the room sound even more so like a professional recording studio. He even went out of his way to get the leftover materials cut to size so I could make my own acoustic panels for the walls! Absolutely outs
I’m a small building firm. That covers all aspects of building/construction. I have a very good team of trades which means we can deliver all jobs to your needs and specification. I pride myself in customer service and make sure the customer knows exactly what is happening at all stages of the work.
Absolutely spot on. The work was well done, tidying up was great, and they turned up when they said they would. Thanks guys
No matter what job you need doing here’s why you should choose Elite Construction. Our Builders are fully Qualified and undertake many different types of work. Here at Elite Construction we are enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and dedicated to providing you with a high standard of work. We are based in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. We cover the whole of Cardiff and Vale areas. We cover all aspects of work including, Stonemasonry Stonewalling Bathstone restoration Brickwork and blockwork Repointing Landscaping Patios Block Paving Pathways Astro turf
Absolutely outstanding work, Morgan and his team were very polite, clean and tidy. The work these boys produced is outstanding, the front of my house looks brand new. I would highly recommend Elite construction and will definitely be using them again, Thank-you very much.
30 years of practice in construction. Building education
An excellent job, professionally and tidily completed. Would recommend him to anyone.
Family run business with 30 years experience. References available. All building work undertaken from kitchen fitting, bathrooms, refurbishments, new builds, garages, oak porches, disabled adaptations and replacement doors and windows in UPVC or wood.
Excellent and friendly workers, with excellent support afterwards
BJ Plastering & home improvements are based in Darlington but cover County Durham and North Yorkshire. We are driven to provide a service of the highest standard. Fully insured and qualified. Please check reviews from past customers.
Ben is very professional and a good time keeper. He has completed three jobs for me and is due to give me a quote for my bathroom. I would highly recommend Bj plastering.
Pawel Grudzien
Pawel is polite and friendly and did the tiling I needed efficiently and carefully. I am very pleased with the result and would recomment him to others.
Hi my name is Michael. Ive been building for over 30 years. I'm recently back on Rated people. I provide quality work and clean as i go. Im passionate about creating your dream home,whether its a loft conversion or brick wall.No Job is to small. I hope to hear from you.
Good Job I will use him again.
DB Building Conservation specialises in the use of lime plasters for the repair of listed and period buildings. We are period property experts. We have extensive experience of lime plastering, render and traditional materials such as lath and plaster and wattle and daub. We also undertake repointing and wall repairs with flint and clunch. I have an MSc in Building Conservation and can advise on many aspects of the care and renewal of traditional buildings whether listed or not. Issues such as damp and insulation in old properties are a speciality. We can also recommend and liaise with other tradespeople who are qualified to repair historic timber, brick and stone. We have a detailed knowledge of regulations as they apply to Listed Buildings and have long experience of guiding owners through the process of obtaining listed building consent. We can prepare documents such as Heritage Statements and repair specs to support applications to alter or repair period properties.
Dan did such a great job with our 17th century lime wall. Painstakingly removing the modern repair without damaging the surrounding plaster and then re-lathing and finishing with lime plaster. You can hardly see where the repair is even though we didn't skim the whole wall to preserve wall paintings. Very clean and tidy and I wouldn't hesitate to use him again, highly recommended.
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