Business Details
21 Years
experience
Environmental Consultancy for Noise & Acoustics
Established in 2005, we are a leading technical consultancy specialising in noise, acoustics, vibration, and air quality assessments. Our nationwide services support public and private sector clients across residential, industrial, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. With 15 years of expertise, we provide end-to-end solutions from feasibility studies to compliance testing, working closely with developers, architects, and local authorities. Our team of qualified consultants combines technical proficiency with membership of key professional organisations to deliver tailored solutions. We prioritise client relationships, offering professional, personable service from initial enquiry to project completion. Our work ensures structural acoustic integrity, mitigates environmental impacts, and addresses workplace health concerns through rigorous testing and design.Operating from our Suffolk base, we serve projects of all scales, maintaining a commitment to quality evidenced by our repeat client base and industry recognition. Our services include room acoustics design, sound insulation testing, vibration monitoring, and air quality assessments, addressing challenges from construction sites to mineral extraction facilities. We provide expert witness support during planning appeals and public inquiries, ensuring regulatory compliance. Our technical reports and mitigation strategies are trusted by clients nationwide to resolve complex environmental and occupational issues.
Services
Noise Impact Assessments
Vibration Monitoring
Sound Insulation Testing
Air Quality Surveys
Acoustic Design
Odour Assessments
HAV/WBV Testing
Planning Compliance
Environmental Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 15 years of specialist experience in environmental assessments
- Nationwide service with local knowledge expertise
- Qualified consultants with professional organisation memberships
- End-to-end support from planning to compliance testing
- Proven track record with complex multi-sector projects
Services
Noise Impact Assessments
Comprehensive noise assessments for planning applications, including baseline monitoring, predictive modelling, and mitigation strategies. Our reports meet regulatory requirements for residential, industrial, and commercial developments. Specialists in construction noise, wind turbine assessments, and entertainment venue compliance.
Vibration Monitoring
Hand-arm and whole-body vibration assessments for occupational health compliance. Monitoring services for construction sites, mineral extraction operations, and industrial facilities. Includes equipment calibration, data analysis, and exposure control recommendations to meet BS 7960 and ISO standards.
Sound Insulation Testing
Approved Document E compliance testing for new residential developments. Pre-completion testing services for separating walls and floors, including airborne and impact sound performance. Provides certification for building control submissions and resolves acoustic design issues during construction.
Air Quality Surveys
Ambient air quality assessments for planning applications and environmental permits. Specialist monitoring of particulate matter, NO2, SO2, and odorous compounds from industrial processes, waste management facilities, and construction sites. Includes dispersion modelling and mitigation planning.
Acoustic Design
Room acoustics design for offices, schools, and healthcare facilities. Building envelope noise mitigation strategies, including faade design and sound insulation specifications. Solutions for reverberation control, speech intelligibility, and mechanical services noise attenuation in new and existing structures.
Questions
What areas do you cover for environmental assessments?
We provide nationwide services across the UK, with particular expertise in Suffolk and East Anglia. Our consultants work on projects from Cornwall to Scotland for both local and national clients.
Do you offer vibration testing for construction sites?
Yes, we conduct whole-body and hand-arm vibration assessments for construction activities, including pile driving, piling, and heavy machinery operations. Our services include risk assessments and exposure control measures.
Can you help with planning applications requiring noise surveys?
We specialise in planning-stage noise impact assessments, including scoping reports, predictive modelling, and mitigation design. Our reports meet local authority requirements for residential, industrial, and commercial developments.
Do you provide acoustic testing for new housing developments?
Yes, we offer pre-completion sound insulation testing to meet Approved Document E requirements, including airborne and impact sound performance testing for separating walls and floors in new residential buildings.
What air quality monitoring services do you offer?
We monitor particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and odorous compounds using calibrated equipment. Our services include dispersion modelling, source apportionment studies, and compliance reporting for industrial and construction projects.