The PREMIER name in MEASUREMENT services
Premier Measurements is a nationwide acoustic testing and consultancy company. We offer a wide range of acoustical solutions to resolve domestic, commercial and industrial noise problems. Why choose Premier Measurements...because we are a Highly Skilled, Professional, Reliable, and Competent company.
Premier Measurements is the trading name of Sound Solution Acoustic Consultancy Ltd a name chosen to encompass the varied services we can provide. Sound Solution Acoustic Consultancy Ltd was formed in 2005 to help bring a fresh new approach to the acoustic testing and consultancy sector offering simple, easy to understand, plain English discussion about complicated technical issues. Our dynamic and vastly experienced team can help you every step of the way.
We specialize in offering acoustic testing and advice on: Acoustic Modelling Air Extraction/Plant Noise Assessments Architectural Acoustics BS4142 Industrial Noise Surveys Building Acoustics Building Regulations Part E 2003 Advice Entertainment Noise Surveys Environmental Noise Assessments Noise at work Assessments Noise monitoring Planning Noise & Vibration PPG24 Planning assessments Sound Insulation Testing Soundplan Acoustic Modelling and Noise Mapping Traffic noise surveys and much more...
Our two main areas of expertise are: Sound Insulation Testing (Sound Testing) Also known as Acoustic Testing or Pre Completion Testing. Sound Testing can take many forms and can be required at various stages within a development. For some projects it is useful to assess the performance of an existing party divide before work commences and to identify any further improvements that may be required. Although the results cannot be used for Building Regulation purposes it can be a very cost effective tool for larger developments where material cost savings can be made.
For most people sound testing is the Approved Document E requirement for Pre Completion testing, completed near the end of a development to assess if the performance of the party divides meet the Building Regulations Approved Document E stipulated performance values. Pre Completion Testing has been a mandatory requirement since July 2003. All new build properties and conversions which were built after this date require 10% of each party wall/floor construction type to be tested. Testing is to be carried out between pairs of rooms separated by party walls or floors. In most cases the rooms tested will be the two main habitable rooms i.e living rooms and bedrooms.
The test procedure involves setting up a noise source on one side of the party wall or floor and measuring the level on the other. Sound Testing can also be used for assessing the performance of office partitions, acoustic performance of doors, suitability of walls within nightclubs and pubs, and much more. PPG24 Planning Assessments (Planning Policy Guidance 24) We have considerable experience and skill in dealing with PPG24 Noise Assessments for planning applications for both small and large developments. More often than not its in relation to new build apartments, houses, or hotels.
The area of planning and noise is awash with often contradictory guidance, standards and codes of practice. It is unusual that any one of these documents precisely covers all aspects of a case. PPG24 requires a noise survey to be conducted at the planning stage to assess the overall suitability of the site's noise climate for residential development. With it comes the possibility of noise mitigation measures being necessary as part of the planning conditions. Very often there are strong conflicts of opinion between interested parties.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide comprehensive and easy to understand advice to help all those involved make better judgements.
Problems relating to noise during the planning stages can usually be avoided or resolved with a professional, detailed and accurate acoustic assessment report. As standard all our reports include highly sophisticated noise mapping which accurately details the spread of noise in the surrounding area in any particular situation. Using our Soundplan noise propagation software we can recreate the noise environment and visually model the effects various noise mitigation measures may provide. We are committed to undertake accurate on-site noise assessments which suit the clients needs and their budget, delivering concise and clear reports within an agreed timescale.
Specialist Advice If you require Acoustic Consultancy Services, then look no further. Our staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They will be more than happy to discuss with you any sound problems that you experience. We can offer advice to help you resolve the situation or offer a 'hold your hand' approach, with stage by stage help and advice. Sound testing for new build/conversion properties is our specialty, so please contact us and we will be more than happy to share our expert knowledge in this area or any other area of acoustic testing.
Call us now on 08451 37 000 89 for a free quotation.
We have consultants nationwide and can offer an excellent service at a competitive price.
Premier Measurements 106 Heworth Green York, YO31 7TQ 08451 37 000 89 / 01904 428 461
