acoustics made clear, practical and useful
Noise, vibration and building acoustics consultancy for developers, architects, contractors and building owners.
Independent. Practical. Precise.
acoustic support across the whole project
Acoustic support across the project lifecycle, from planning evidence and design advice through to construction support, testing and completion.
planning & environmental acoustics
Noise impact assessments, BS 4142 assessments, environmental noise surveys and advice to support planning applications and the discharge of conditions.
view details: planning & environmental acousticsEvidence for planning
building & architectural acoustics
Sound insulation, façade design, room acoustics and speech privacy, from concept design through to construction detail.
view details: building & architectural acousticsDesigned in from concept
building services noise & vibration
Internal and external building services noise assessments, including plant noise control and vibration isolation advice.
view details: building services noise & vibrationQuiet plant, inside and out
vibration
Vibration surveys and assessments for railways, construction and building services, including groundborne and re-radiated noise.
view details: vibrationMeasured, not estimated
testing, commissioning & troubleshooting
Pre-completion sound insulation testing, acoustic commissioning, on-site diagnostics and practical remedial advice.
view details: testing, commissioning & troubleshootingProof of performance
construction & demolition phase support
Construction noise and vibration assessments, Section 61 applications, monitoring strategies and demolition / construction management plans.
view details: construction & demolition phase supportConsents and monitoring
Independent. Practical. Precise.
it’s not just compliance, it’s good design
Acoustic requirements translated into clear, project-specific advice that can be understood, coordinated and built. Harmonic helps projects secure consent, achieve the intended performance and protect people from unreasonable noise without making the process more complicated than it needs to be.
Acoustics considered early, when layouts, constructions and services can still be influenced. Early advice usually offers more effective solutions and reduces the risk of costly changes at completion.
Measure carefully, assess transparently and explain the conclusions in plain language. Reports and recommendations are prepared so planning officers, building control, design teams and contractors can understand the issue, see the reasoning and know what to do next.
Call us : Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
07738 168 136Independent. Practical. Precise.
More than 18 years in acoustic consultancy
Work directly with Harmonic Acoustics throughout, from the initial brief and survey through to reporting, design support and condition discharge.
acoustic advice that works on site
why choose harmonic acoustics
Harmonic Acoustics is an independent consultancy founded by Paul Hill MIOA. Clients receive direct senior input, clear professional judgement and project-specific advice that translates acoustic requirements into something the team can understand, coordinate and build.
- Reports prepared for the decision-maker and the wider project team
- One experienced consultant from survey through to recommendations
- Practical mitigation developed with buildability and cost in mind
Independent. Practical. Precise.
discuss your project
Tell us about the project, the site and the acoustic issue. We will respond with a focused scope of work and fee proposal, without adding work the project does not need.