Sound Solution Consultants can provide a professional Acoustic Consultancy Service to Architects, Property Developers and Building Contractors. We specialise in property Conversions, New Build flats and Single Dwellings. We aim to provide a no nonsense service, in both language and terminology that is fully understood from the Architect to the Site Operative. We are familiar with the constraints and potential difficulties which can occur during your project. With our considerable experience in conversions and new builds our clients are able to enjoy considerable cost and efficiency benefits.
Our objective is to ensure that the Acoustic aspects of the project are understood and carried out correctly, in accordance with the current Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. The service we can provide for our clients includes:
•Your Drawing Review.
We review your drawings to check that the construction details proposed are capable of meeting the requirements of Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. This service would be most effective after planning has been approved as increased cost savings can be realised at this stage. It can however take place at a later stage if required.
We will evaluate the construction methods and materials specified to ensure that they are capable of meeting the basic acoustic requirements of Approved Document E.
Specifically we would also check the acoustic treatments for Soil Pipes, Stair Cases Steel Beams, Lift Shafts, Heating Pumps and HVAC considerations, to ensure they are fit for purpose.
We check the Lighting provisions to, ensure they are acoustically compatible to the overall design i.e. acoustic treatment of Down lighters .
We check that any acoustic floor treatments are compatible with the proposed floor finishes i.e. .Carpets, Laminates, Floor Tiles and Under floor Heating Systems.
• Your Site Visit
We visit site to conduct a comprehensive survey and review. We take this opportunity to meet, where possible, with all the necessary parties involved in the project. Our survey would assess what would be the most cost effective method of converting the property. We reflect on the acoustic materials required and ensure that relevant parties are fully aware of the installation detail required, highlighting possible problems which could be incurred and prevented.
•Your Detailed Report
Within a few days we provide a comprehensive report providing the precise method of installing the acoustic materials required and their exact specification. Where appropriate and, where possible, we will also provide alternative material specifications. Our report is specifically designed for clear understanding and interpretation. We provide easy to follow, user friendly construction details, tailored for easy use on site.
Our report fully details the sound testing requirements required for the project. Clients have benefited in certain cases where we have liaised, on their behalf with Building Control to discuss, where appropriate, difficult circumstances or restrictions for example, listed buildings and conservation areas.
•Your Site Support
We provide both the architect and building contractor with ongoing telephone support. There are no limitations to this support. You will have direct contact with a dedicated acoustician from the start through to the successful completion of the project.
Take the opportunity now to view the link to a typical report here then call us for either further details or a competitive quotation.
Please see our Part E Sound Testing page for the testing services provided by Sound Solution Consultants.