Date Posted: 27 Oct 2010

Sound Insulation Testing

The Building Regulations Approved Document E (ADE) introduced pre-completion sound insulation testing of dwellings and flats, to demonstrate compliance with Approved Document E.

To arrange a test, get a quotation or to discuss your requirements please contact Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd.

Sound Insulation Testing is available as a one off or part of other services such as:

• Preliminary Advice - before works begin
• During works - advice and testing
• Changes from a Robust Detail Build
• Remedial advice and retesting

Planning and Noise

Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd provides:

• On site noise surveys.
• Background Noise Surveys
• BS 4142 Assessments
• PPG 24 Assessments

Please contact Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd to discuss your requirements.

Construction Noise

Construction projects are generally of limited duration but may still give rise to unacceptable noise, particularly if the works are close to residential properties or occur at night and weekends.

Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd can assist contractors and developers through the following services:

• Baseline noise surveys prior to works
• On site compliance monitoring, once works have commenced

Please contact Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd to discuss your requirements.

Noise at Work Assessments

New regulations require workplace noise to be monitored so as to prevent employees suffering hearing damage. Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd can assist with workplace noise risk assessments.

We can help identify problems and offer solutions.

Remember - the employer is responsible for making sure that none of their employees is exposed to sound levels that may cause potential health and hearing problems.

Noise at Work in Music and Entertainment Industries

New regulations require workplace noise to be monitored so as to prevent employees suffering hearing damage. Metropolitan Insulation Services Ltd can assist with workplace noise risk assessments. We can measure reverberation times for studios, band rooms, community halls and sports halls and provide acoustical calculations to aid in the quantity and placement of acoustic panels to improve the acoustics within performance spaces.

Please contact Metropolitan Insulation Services to discuss your requirements