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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.
Outstanding - it's as simple as that. Honest, diligent and real craftsmen who take the time to explain everything beforehand to ensure you get exactly what you want. Very competitively priced, they proved willing to go the extra mile and have true pride in their work. Reliable and very personable, they work hard to ensure a minimum of disruption and dirt/dust is carried through during the work. I would not hesitate in having the team back to do other work - I know it will be done right first time and honestly. Can't recommend highly enough.
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.
Acacia joinery, I am a joiner based in lasswade covering the local area and Edinburgh, I use the site occasionally to fill gaps in my busy diary, all joinery work undertaken from floor to roof, guaranteed and fully insured.
Great communication with Alan from start to finish. Answered all my queries and the finished job looks fantastic.
All carpentry work undertaken .door hanging.internal& external. Firedoors . Cut&pitch roofing. All makes of kitchens fitted wren magnets&howdens etc.bespoke wall panelling to suit any room.complete bathroom/wetrooms including plumbing& tiling..flooring enginered or laminate fitted ..all building work undertaken from extensions to rooms in roof supplying all other trades needed ..over 35yrs experiance..always polite and friendly .no job to big or small ..covering all over essex
Andy arrived bang on time having kept in touch between booking the job and actually doing the work. He was thorough, professional and pleasant. He took the time needed to do the job well and made any adjustments requested as he went along. I would certainly use him again and would recommend him to anyone.
Hampton Preservation is an all trades contractor. Our company specialises in Timber Preservation, Including Damp Proofing. Wet and Dry Rot Eradication. Condensation Control. Woodworm Control and all types of Joiner Works. Sovereign Approved Contactor
Christopher Hampton is very professional, and always maintained excellent communication leading up to the date for the job. He arrived on time, and was courteous and friendly. The quality of work is excellent, and the price was just right. I would not hesitate to recommend Hampton Preservation and Maintenance Services Ltd. Using the 'Rated People' website has been very beneficial. :)
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.
All aspects of interiors i.e. joinery,kitchens and any other type of handy work and coming up with salutations
Very efficient and clean working joiner
Experienced tradesman in all aspects of joinery
Michael is a good hard working man. He did a great job supplying and fitting our bathroom door. I would definately hire michael for any future work needed. Thank you
Plastering and drylining contractor covering all aspects of domestic and commercial plastering, screeding and partitioning. Experience of internal and external solid wall insulation and other energy efficiency measures. 25 years experience in the trade.
Initially, Andy gave us excellent advice on how we could achieve the best result on insulating the wall. The work was then carried out efficiently and professionally giving us an excellent result. He was always prompt, polite and tidy.
Very helpful gave great advice.
We are a small friendly local building company with over 15 years experience. We specialise in residential renovations and extensions and are able to provide estimates for all works big or small.
Thanks Paul for doing an excellent job, well recommended.
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Dave & his team worked like Trojan's on this job in terrible weather for almost two weeks solid. However when they had finished the job the transformation of the garden was fantastic. I would highly recommend Dave & his team, infact I have since had him back to do my driveway, another superb job by Coldharbour Fencing & Landscaping.
I am a time served trades person with 35 years experience. I undertake jobs of manageable size. I am a clean reliable trades person that works at a fair price.
Bob was great, and kept everything clean as he went along. Will be using him again for our next jobs when ready.
Joe and his son did a wonderful job, they came everyday until the job was done and cleared up each day before they left. the quality of the workmanship on our loft conversion is great and we are very satisfied with the price. We would recommend them to anyone looking to do a loft conversion on a tight budget.
Plastering specialist with over ten years experience within the trade covering all aspects of plastering from new build houses to over skims, patch work in social housing developments.
Excellent worker, quoted on the Thursday evening and did the job Friday evening - excellent service.
Daniel and steve did a great job dividing our bathroom into a cloakroom and shower room to suit our needs. They were reliable tidy workers, polite and punctual and we would willingly recommend them.
we are a small business who have been operating for over 12 years specializing in hi-spec interior works and refurbishment ranging from domestic houses to schools,shops hospitals and theatres.
Great work and would definitely use again.
We are a local based company, serving Swindon and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our attension to detail. With our wealth of experience of the trade, we will make the most of the the space or idea you have.
Graham from start to finish carries out a very efficient and professional job. Popped out to quote and explain the work that needed to be done and then carried out the work in good time. Worktop was transformed back to new and looks stunning. Graham protected all surfaces throughout to avoid any damage and dust and tidied up perfectly afterwards. A fantastic job. Nice guy too!
The business offers a wide range of construction and renovation services for residential and commercial properties. With more than 10 years experience we offer a reliable and friendly service. We specialise in, but are not limited to: Metal staircases Cavity wall insulation Cellar and basement conversions Cladding Conservatory construction, Garage conversions Garden office and studio construction Groundwork and foundations Home improvements House extensions Loft conversions We also do log cabins and timber framed building, partition wall installation, porch and canopy construction, steel fabrication and structural steelwork, suspended ceiling installation, underfloor insulation, underpinning, piling and foundation work, and wooden staircase construction. Overall we provide full range of construction services for the needs of any customer. Please contact us for a free quotation.
Good work, clean and efficient.
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