Measured before, measured after
We measure again. Post-installation testing confirms the room performs as designed, and you receive the record.
Measured before, measured after: the improvement shown in numbers
Tested to BB93 and Approved Document E where they apply
Independent testing available for spaces we did not supply
A written record that goes straight into the building file
How acoustic testing works
Testing measures the finished room, covering reverberation time, ambient noise and speech clarity, and sets the results against the original survey. The improvement becomes a number you can point to, not an impression.
Where a standard applies, the report is written against it: Approved Document E, BB93 for schools or the relevant British Standard. We also test spaces we didn't treat, so you can get an independent record for the building file whoever did the work. If the room falls short of its target, the report says so plainly, with the figures.
What sets our approach apart
Every recommendation is backed by data, not guesswork — from the first measurement to the final sign-off.
One contractor, start to finish
Survey, design, installation and testing all handled in-house — no subcontractors, no handoffs between suppliers. One team stays accountable for the result, from the first site visit to the final sign-off.
Designed to a target
Every space gets an acoustic design modelled to a specific reverberation target, not a standard panel layout. Before-and-after measurement is available as an option, so the improvement can be proven, not just felt.
Independent on materials
We source from several manufacturers and are tied to none, so we specify what your space and budget actually need, not what one catalogue stocks.
Every recommendation backed by data
When measurement is added, reverberation, noise and speech clarity are measured with calibrated equipment, not estimated, so you get numbers rather than an opinion.
Clear reporting, every time
Surveys and tests end with a written report of findings and recommendations that goes straight into the building file, not a verbal opinion.
No pressure to buy
Surveys and advice come with no obligation to proceed. If a space doesn't need treatment, or needs less than you thought, we'll tell you.
Scope of acoustic testing
Results are set against the original survey, so before and after can be compared directly.
Before and after
Survey data is compared with post-installation results to show whether the improvement is real and measurable.
Standards check
Results are reported against Approved Document E, BB93 for schools or the relevant British Standard where they apply.
Matched to our Acoustic Solutions
If a room falls short of its target, added or adjusted treatment can be specified from our range.
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Written record
A written report of the measured results goes straight into the building file, for spaces we treated and spaces we did not.
One contractor from first measurement to final sign-off
We work in a strict sequence. Each stage is verified before the next one begins.
Site Survey & Assessment
We listen to the problem and understand the space. You tell us what you hear and when it matters most.
Design & Quotation
An engineer visits the site and assesses the reverberation, noise transfer and how the space is used. You receive clear recommendations.
Supply &
Install
We specify the correct materials and plan the work around your operation. Nothing is left to chance.
Testing & Compliance
We fit the treatment cleanly with minimal disruption. Before-and-after measurement is available as an option.
Trusted on schools, venues and landmark halls
Acoustic testing and compliance FAQs: reports, standards and re-testing
Straight answers about acoustic testing, reports and building control.
Yes. We provide independent testing for spaces treated by other contractors, and we measure and report in the same way whoever did the work. That gives you a neutral record of how the room performs against its target.
Measured reverberation time, ambient noise and speech clarity figures, compared against the original survey where we have one, written up as a record for the building file. The report states the standard or target used and the measurement conditions, so the results can be checked.
We test and report against BB93 for schools and the relevant British Standards, and can measure against Approved Document E figures. Statutory pre-completion testing under Part E is normally carried out by a UKAS-accredited body, so we confirm the testing route with your building control officer before we start.
Once the fit-out is finished and the room is in its normal condition, with furniture in place and services running. Testing an unfinished room gives misleading results, so we agree the timing with you and the main contractor.
The report gives building control and planners clear, measured evidence against the standard that applies. Acceptance is their decision, and some requirements, such as Part E pre-completion testing, call for an accredited tester, so we agree the standard, the format and the testing route with you at the start.
A survey happens before the work: it measures the room and sets the target. Testing happens after: it measures again and compares the result with that baseline. Together they show whether the treatment did what it was specified to do, and give you evidence to keep on file.
The report shows where the room falls short and by how much, so the remedy, usually added or adjusted treatment, is specified against a number rather than a guess. After the fix we retest, so you have a record showing that the room now meets its target.
Find out what your room needs
Book a free site survey or talk to an acoustician. We'll tell you what your room needs.
