APT Sound Testing under-take hundreds of sound tests on building conversions throughout the capital every year. Many of the sound tests we undertake are typically the conversion of existing 3…

We at APT often get asked why an acoustic design that has passed easily in the laboratory has struggled – and sometimes failed to pass the sound testing for Part…

LABORATORY SOUND TESTING COMPARED TO ONSITE SOUND TESTING We at APT often get asked why a design that has passed easily in the laboratory has struggled – and sometimes failed…

APT Sound Testing often get asked what architectural features or plan arrangements can reduce the level of sound insulation or introduce additional sources that may cause us to fail our…

Quantifying Sound levels for Sound Testing Failures APT Sound Testing often ask us about the parameters behind the sound testing under Part E. To try and clarify sound levels in…

In our experience we often find sound insulation levels achieved by a separating wall or floor will be influenced by the following The original acoustic design wasn’t robust enough. The…

There are a variety of reasons why sound insulation may need to be improved to pass the sound testing. Some of the typical reasons given by occupants, property managers and…

APT Sound Testing has seen a large increase in the amount of clients contacting us because they want to improve sound insulation in their existing dwelling/s. In the last 15…

For many people sound or noise transmission may be an everyday occurrence and, for some occupants, a series of uncontrollable events. This can lead to frustration, anger and stress for…

APT SOUND TESTING – AN OVERVIEW OF OUR SERVICES We are often asked what types of sound test and noise surveys we can undertake. We offer all types of Sound…

The previous blog explained an easy acoustic upgrade solution to pass the ceiling/floor sound testing in line with Part E of Building Regulations. this blog contains a video showing an…

This blog explains what easy ceiling upgrades can be undertaken to pass Part E of Building Regulations. We can provide a professional acoustic consultancy design service to Architects, Property Developers…

What is a Planning Noise Survey A planning noise survey needs to be carried out by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant, preferably UKAS accredited in acoustics. APT is UKAS accredited…

SOUND TESTING AND THE MAIN NOISE FLANKING PATHS One of the most common reasons for partitions failing the sound testing is down to noise flanking between partitions. Noise Flanking is…

Careful design and good workmanship are very important when trying to avoid sound test failures. Reasons for failing a sound insulation test between dwellings usually fall into three categories: 1.…

ROBUST ACOUSTIC DESIGN FOR SUCCESSFUL SOUND TESTING The first stage of the any project is to undertake robust acoustic design for successful sound testing.  To start this process you need…

APT Sound Testing provides a professional acoustic consultancy design service to Architects, Property Developers and Building Contractors. We specialise in helping small developers pass their sound testing to achieve Part…

Our capital is a massive city containing over 5 million dwellings. In this overcrowded environment it is essential that noise transference between properties in kept to an absolute minimum for…

NOISE FLANKING ON YOUR PROJECT If you fail your Sound Test, you first you need to understand how the sound is travelling into your home. It may be coming directly…

SOUND TESTING – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  Please find our list of Sound Testing common questions and answers, to help you prepare for the sound testing: Q. How do I know…

WHAT SOUND LEVELS DO I NEED TO PASS MY SOUND TESTING? To help you better understand the sound level requirements of Part E of Building Regulations to pass your Sound…

Acoustic Design Consultancy  On all new construction projects its extremely  important that checks are undertaken on the acoustic design from the initial design stage through to completion. We at APT…

Once of the most common questions we get asked is – whats a simple acoustic floor upgrade for timber floors? There is a couple of answers in regards to this:…

Many hundreds of people complain about neighbour noise each week throughout the UK. The problem usually occurs at the existing wall & floor partitions between units. Poor quality new build…