Noise Consultants
Introduction to our Noise Consultants and Noise Consulting Services
Our noise consultants solve noise problems. We have a clear edge because we are also mechanical and vibration engineers who design and implement noise mitigation measures. That means you appoint one company to investigate, assess, design and help install the solution – from first measurements through to proven compliance.
This page sits within our Noise & Compliance pillar. For a full list of detailed noise engineering and assessment services, please see the Noise & Compliance services index.
We act as independent noise consultants in designing and improving products, machinery and equipment so that they blend into their acoustic environment. The emphasis is always on restricting pollution of all kinds associated with mechanical plant – particularly noise and vibration – by applying practical noise and vibration control engineering.
Our work ranges from stand-alone noise assessments and reports to full end-to-end projects where we identify the issues, engineer the mitigation measures and support implementation on site. Where wider environmental factors are relevant (for example air quality or wider planning policy), we collaborate with specialist environmental partners to provide a coherent package of advice.
Who We Serve
At Environmentally Sound, we cater to a diverse range of clients, providing tailored noise solutions to meet specific technical and regulatory needs. Our acoustic and mechanical engineering experience allows us to work across a wide range of industries, including:
Industrial facilities – helping operators mitigate noise and vibration from machinery, plant rooms and process equipment so that regulatory limits are met and environmental impact is controlled.
Residential and mixed-use developers – providing environmental noise assessments and surveys to support planning permission, ensuring that noise levels meet local authority requirements and that appropriate mitigation is built into the design.
Local authorities and government bodies – offering consultancy services that provide strategic insight and robust technical evidence to inform policy, planning decisions and enforcement actions.
Construction companies and contractors – advising on construction noise and vibration so that building regulations, Section 61 consents and BS 5228 guidance are satisfied and noise impacts are managed during works.
Government agencies and public bodies – assessing and mitigating the impact of noise and vibration on communities and infrastructure, supplying clear, defensible technical reports.
Our team is focused on delivering high-quality, practical noise solutions – whether that means advice on mitigation measures, management strategies, or targeted testing and verification. The objective is always the same: achieve compliance and protect people and communities while keeping projects workable.
Who needs a noise assessment?
A noise assessment and report can be requested by anyone dealing with a noise-related issue, particularly where planning or regulatory approval is involved. Common situations include:
Site suitability assessments for proposed residential or mixed-use developments.
Changes of use, conversions and refurbishments where existing buildings become dwellings or other noise-sensitive uses.
Installation or modification of plant and equipment (for example ASHPs, extract systems, compressors and plant rooms).
Workplace and industrial environments where compliance with Noise at Work Regulations is required.
Noise assessment reports or noise survey reports are usually requested by local planning authorities or other regulators as part of planning permission, licence applications or compliance checks. These reports provide an objective evaluation of the noise climate and set out how noise will be managed or mitigated.
Where appropriate, tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and noise mapping can be used to provide insight into the scale, location and impact of noise. We serve clients nationwide across multiple industry sectors.
Why do you need a noise assessment report?
Local authorities, regulators and other stakeholders often require a formal noise assessment to:
Demonstrate that a proposed development or change of use is suitable in terms of noise climate.
Show that plant and machinery can operate without causing unacceptable noise impact to neighbours or sensitive receptors.
Confirm compliance with relevant standards, planning conditions and regulations (for example BS 4142, BS 8233, ProPG, Noise at Work Regulations).
Where a noise management strategy report is requested, we can prepare a clear, structured document explaining the current noise situation, the applicable criteria and the mitigation measures required to manage risk over the lifetime of the project.
All noise work is conducted by chartered engineers who are full members of the Institute of Acoustics and have substantial experience in mechanical vibration and noise.
Why use Environmentally Sound environmental noise consultants?
Noise is usually generated by vibrating surfaces. The energy behind those surfaces typically comes from mechanical machinery or equipment. As mechanical vibration and noise consultants, we are able to resolve noise concerns anywhere between the source and the receptor of the noise – not just at the receiver end.
We have been professionally involved with mechanical noise and vibration for over 25 years. That experience spans industrial plant, vehicles, rotating machinery, specialist equipment and sensitive environments. Our acoustic consultancy grew out of this engineering practice and is driven by a genuine interest in noise and vibration as an engineering discipline.
Because we combine mechanical engineering, vibration analysis and acoustics, we can:
Identify the true physical root causes of noise problems (for example resonance, poor isolation, structural coupling).
Propose mitigation measures that are practical, robust and compatible with production, maintenance and safety.
Support implementation, commissioning and verification so that compliance is demonstrated with measurements, not just assumptions.
Mitigating noise at the source is usually the most effective and straightforward approach, but not always accessible or permitted. Where source control is limited, we seek the most practical and cost-effective solution anywhere along the transmission path between source and receptor.
Our work follows a consistent engineering process: Investigate · Measure · Analyse · Design · Support. This provides a clear audit trail from the original noise concern to a verified outcome.
Noise standards our consultants work with
As acoustic consultants and mechanical engineers, we design and improve equipment, products and machinery to blend into their surrounding environment. In doing so we work with recognised noise standards that are accepted by local authorities and industry worldwide. Typical standards and frameworks include:
We also address construction noise and vibration (BS 5228), ground-borne noise and vibration, and specialist requirements where applicable, drawing on relevant guidance and industry practices.
Key related services
Our consulting work often leads into more detailed technical services delivered under our Noise & Compliance pillar, including:
For the full list of noise engineering, assessment and modelling services, please visit the Noise & Compliance services index.
How we resolve your noise concern
No matter what noise concern you have – planning, industrial, occupational or community impact – we are likely to be able to assist. If you have a noise problem, or attempts to resolve it have not been straightforward, our noise consultants can:
Clarify which standards, regulations and criteria apply to your situation.
Undertake targeted noise (and where relevant vibration) measurements to characterise the issue.
Analyse data to identify the real sources and transmission paths driving impact or non-compliance.
Develop and prioritise mitigation options, including source, path and receiver controls.
Support you through implementation and final verification measurements.
Our expertise in noise and vibration management allows us to deliver comprehensive, engineering-based solutions for industrial, architectural and environmental settings.
How to get more information on noise and vibration
If you need to discuss a noise issue, or are unsure what type of assessment or report is required, you can speak directly to a noise consultant:
Call us on 01908 643433 or use the contact form on this website to outline your project. We will review the situation, explain the likely route to compliance and propose the next steps.
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