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Part E House Sound Test | 2 Airborne Wall Tests

Name: Part E House Sound Test | 2 Airborne Wall Tests
Brand: Sound Insulation
SKU: SOUNDTEST
Price: 470.0 GBP
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Building Control Sound Testing

Part E House Sound Test

Book a professional residential sound-testing package containing 2 airborne sound insulation tests across a separating party wall.

This walls-only package is suitable for adjoining houses and residential developments where airborne sound testing is required to help demonstrate compliance with Approved Document E of the Building Regulations.

Two tests included: 2 airborne party-wall tests, professional engineer attendance, calibrated sound-testing equipment and a report suitable for Building Control and warranty-provider submission.

2 Airborne Wall Tests Two measurements across the separating party wall, typically using representative living and bedroom arrangements.

Walls-Only Package Designed for adjoining houses where no separating-floor impact testing is required.

Building Control Report Results are supplied in a professional report for Building Control and warranty providers.

Package Test Breakdown

The package provides two airborne tests across a separating wall between adjoining residential properties.

1 First Airborne Wall Test Typically completed between representative living spaces on opposite sides of the separating party wall.

2 Second Airborne Wall Test Typically completed between representative bedrooms or another suitable pair of rooms across the same separating wall.

Please note: test locations should be agreed with Building Control. Tests should generally be carried out between suitable habitable rooms rather than corridors, stairwells or circulation spaces.

Professional Part E Airborne Wall Testing

Airborne sound testing uses a professional loudspeaker source and calibrated measurement equipment to assess how effectively the separating party wall reduces noise between adjoining homes.

Professional acoustic engineer carrying out Part E airborne sound testing — Professional acoustic engineer preparing calibrated airborne sound-testing equipment.

Dodecahedron loudspeaker used for airborne sound insulation testing — A controlled multi-directional loudspeaker source is used in the transmitting room.

Calibrated sound level meter used for Part E airborne wall testing — Calibrated measuring equipment records the received sound level in the adjoining home.

What Is Included?

Initial acoustic engineer call-out
2 airborne sound insulation tests across a separating party wall
Professional residential sound-testing engineer
Calibrated loudspeaker and sound-level measurement equipment
Assessment against the applicable Part E airborne sound target
Test report suitable for Building Control and warranty providers

Important: this package covers one representative separating-wall construction. Additional tests may be required where the development contains several house types, wall constructions or separate construction groups.

Optional Extras and Additional Testing

Additional service	Price
Additional airborne sound test completed during the same site visit	£100 ex VAT each
Part L air-permeability testing during the same site visit	Price on Application
Part F ventilation-flow testing during the same site visit	Price on Application
Developments containing several house types or wall constructions	Price on Application
Projects outside the standard service area	Price on Application
Non-residential acoustic testing	Price on Application

Book Part E, Part L and Part F Together

Where practical, several Building Control compliance services can be arranged during one coordinated visit, helping to reduce disruption and the number of appointments.

Part E Airborne wall testing

Part L Air-permeability testing

Part F Ventilation-flow testing

Part L and Part F testing are currently available on a Price on Application basis. Up to 18 tests of a mixed type can typically be completed during one visit, subject to the site and agreed test programme.

Who Is This House Sound-Test Package For?

New-build semi-detached houses Adjoining houses separated by a residential party wall.

New-build terraced houses Representative testing across party walls within a terrace or housing development.

Residential conversions Existing properties divided into adjoining houses or dwellings.

Material change of use Existing buildings converted to create adjoining residential dwellings.

Housing developments Builders and developers requiring representative party-wall testing.

Self-build and small developments Projects requiring airborne wall test evidence for Building Control sign-off.

What Is Airborne Wall Testing?

Airborne sound testing measures how effectively a separating party wall reduces sound passing between adjoining homes. Typical airborne noise includes speech, televisions, music and other everyday household sound.

A controlled sound source is operated in one room while calibrated equipment measures the received sound level in the corresponding room in the adjoining dwelling. Background noise and room characteristics are also considered when calculating the final sound-insulation result.

Testing in Action

Airborne Sound Testing

Sound-Testing Coverage

Our standard residential sound-testing area covers:

England, excluding locations north of Middlesbrough and south of Exeter
South Wales, excluding locations west of Swansea

Projects outside these areas may still be possible. Please contact us before ordering, as testing will be quoted on a Price on Application basis.

Information Required When Booking

Full registered site address and postcode
Plot or house numbers proposed for testing
Site contact name, telephone number and email address
Preferred testing dates
Confirmation of whether the project is a new build, conversion or material change of use
Construction drawings, floor plans, sections and elevations
Details of the separating party-wall construction
Confirmation of simultaneous access to both adjoining houses
Parking and site-access information
A what3words location where helpful

We recommend allowing approximately 7–10 working days’ notice wherever possible.

How to Prepare for Your Part E Wall Sound Test

Testing should be completed once construction is substantially complete and after second fix.

Doors and windows Internal and external doors and windows must be fitted, closable and complete.

Trickle vents Trickle vents must be fitted or capable of being temporarily blocked during testing.

Clear rooms Both selected rooms must be clear of furniture, debris and construction materials.

Electrical power A working 240V power socket is required in each test room.

Simultaneous access Access must be available to both adjoining houses throughout the testing visit.

Site representative A site manager or authorised representative must remain available during testing.

Parking, Safety and Site Conditions

Parking should be provided within approximately 20 metres of the test property
Advise us before the visit if suitable parking cannot be provided
Power tools and noisy construction work must be paused near the test rooms
Vehicle movements close to the test properties should be avoided
Children, pets and unauthorised personnel must remain outside the test rooms
The site contact must be available to provide access and sign off the visit

Safety notice: the airborne sound source can produce levels exceeding 110 dB(A) and may start remotely. Only the testing engineer may remain in the relevant room while the equipment is operating.

What Happens After You Order?

Place the order

Purchase the airborne wall-test package online and provide the available site, contact and project information.

Booking review

We review the drawings, property type, wall construction and proposed test-room arrangement.

Appointment coordination

Availability is coordinated with our specialist testing partner and the proposed testing date is confirmed with you.

Engineer attends site

The engineer completes the two airborne wall tests using calibrated professional sound-testing equipment.

Report issued

The results are reviewed and a professional report is issued for submission to Building Control or the relevant warranty provider.

Why Choose Sound Insulation Store?

Clear online package for airborne party-wall sound testing
2 airborne wall tests included
Professional residential sound-testing specialists
Support for Approved Document E compliance
Reports suitable for Building Control and warranty providers
Additional airborne tests available during the same site visit
Part E, Part L and Part F services can be coordinated where practical
Coverage across most of England and South Wales
Technical support from an established sound-insulation specialist

Book Your Part E House Sound Test

Order this walls-only package for two airborne sound tests across a separating residential party wall.

For larger developments, several house or wall types, additional tests, non-residential projects or sites outside the standard coverage area, please contact us for a tailored quotation.

Call 01928 571 856 Contact Our Team

Need more tests during the same visit?

Add an Additional Part E Sound Test

Add one or more additional airborne or impact sound tests to this sound-testing booking. Each additional test will be completed during the same scheduled site visit.

£100 ex VAT per additional test

Please note: this add-on does not include a separate engineer call-out. It must be purchased alongside a main sound-testing package and completed during the same site visit.

Part E House Sound Test | 2 Airborne Wall Tests

£470.00