Soundproofing UK · Building Regs Part E Compliant Specialists
Reduce noise with a vetted soundproofing specialist who builds to Building Regulations Part E. Treating a single party wall starts from £900, with full-room and floor/ceiling acoustic systems available for flats and conversions. Compare itemised quotes before you book.
Soundproofing for Every Room
From a single noisy party wall to a full room or an acoustic floor/ceiling system between flats — vetted specialists building to Building Regulations Part E for every job.
Treating one party or stud wall against a noisy neighbour. An independent or resilient build-up cuts airborne noise like voices and TV. The most common starting point.
Get quotes →Treating the walls and ceiling of a whole room — a bedroom, home office or studio. A fuller build-up gives a step change in quiet. Allow several days plus making good.
Get quotes →A complete acoustic floor or ceiling system, typically between flats. Tackles both airborne and impact noise such as footsteps, and is built to Part E where a conversion requires it.
Get quotes →Soundproofing Cost Drivers
| Cost driver | Typical effect | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Area treated | Main price factor | A single wall, a full room or a floor/ceiling between dwellings |
| Noise type | Varies | Impact noise (footsteps) needs more than airborne noise (voices, TV) |
| Build-up thickness | +£200 – £1,500 | Thicker independent systems perform better but take more room |
| Part E testing | +£300 – £900 | Flat conversions need pre-completion acoustic testing to pass |
| Making good | Varies | Re-plastering, skirting, sockets and decoration after the acoustic work |
Treating a single party wall usually sits inside the £900–£2,000 range, and a full room £2,500–£6,000. Floor/ceiling systems between flats run higher. A full soundproofing cost breakdown is in our cost guide.
3 Steps to a Part E Soundproofing Quote
Tell us about the noise
60-second form. Which room, the type of noise (voices, TV or footsteps), whether it is a flat conversion and your postcode. No phone, no jargon.
Get matched to specialists
Up to 3 vetted soundproofing specialists who build to Building Regulations Part E. We pre-screen on standards and reviews.
Compare & book
Itemised quotes within 24 hours. Compare the system, the build-up thickness and any acoustic testing before you book.
Get Accurate Quotes From Soundproofing Specialists
The price depends on the area treated, the type of noise, the build-up thickness and whether Part E testing is needed. The most accurate quotes come from a survey — get up to 3 vetted specialists to assess and quote, completely free.
Airborne vs Impact Noise (2026)
Getting the right result starts with the type of noise. The two behave differently and need different solutions.
🗣️ Airborne noise
Voices, TV and music travel through the air and through walls. An independent or resilient wall build-up with mass and a cavity cuts airborne noise very effectively.
👣 Impact noise
Footsteps, dropped objects and moving furniture travel through the structure. Resilient layers in a floor or ceiling system absorb the vibration before it reaches the room below.
🚪 Flanking paths
Sound finds the weak points — around windows, through floors and via shared joists. A specialist surveys these flanking paths first, because they set the practical limit on the result.
📉 Reduce, not eliminate
Good soundproofing dramatically reduces noise rather than removing it entirely. A survey gives a realistic expectation before you commit to a system.
Building Regs Part E & the Space Trade-Off
Some work must meet Building Regulations Part E, and every system takes a little room — here is what to plan for.
📜 Building Regs Part E
New flat conversions and changes of use must meet Part E, which sets minimum sound-insulation values and usually requires pre-completion acoustic testing. Our specialists build to Part E and arrange testing where it is required.
🏠 Existing rooms
Soundproofing an existing room in your own home for comfort does not need approval, but a specialist will still build to Part E standards for the best result.
📏 Wall thickness trade-off
An independent wall system typically takes 75mm to 125mm off the room on the treated side, and a ceiling build-up drops the height by 100mm to 150mm. Slimmer high-density systems exist where space is tight, with a small trade-off in performance.
🔍 Survey first
A specialist surveys the room and the flanking paths before quoting, then recommends the right system for airborne or impact noise and the space you have.
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Soundproofing Cost (2026)
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