Offices Nationwide
Point of Reference
10 dBA is the sound level of normal human breathing. To put it into perspective, thunder is a whopping 120 dBA...more
The Decibel Scale
Gives an approx of human perception of loudness. This is because the human ear has a logarithmic response to changes in sound level...more
Intended to assist the construction industry to comply with the performance standards of Regulations.
Bolton le Sands - Part E - 0161 403 0129
The office that covers this area is: Manchester
Phone Number: 0161 403 0129 Email: bolton-le-sands@e2consultants.co.uk
E2 Consultants deliver Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings in compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Bolton le Sands and nationwide.
As part of our service in Bolton le Sands we can also offer advice on the additional requirements of Approved Document Part E including the control of reverberation in common areas and the performance of internal walls and floors. We actively encourage clients to seek our services at the earliest opportunity as it is possible that the noise mitigation measures required in some instances, could dictate significant changes to external and internal layouts. Therefore our early involvement could remove the need for costly revisions.
E2 Consultants in Bolton le Sands are specialists in the provision of high quality and practical acoustic consultancy to both the public and private sectors; typically working with residential and commercial developers, architects, planning consultants, industry, local planning authorities and environmental services.
Our consultants at Bolton le Sands can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 0161 403 0129 or email bolton-le-sands@e2consultants.co.uk
Pre-Completion Testing - The following table outlines the sets of tests that are required for New and Converted properties.
| Property Types | Test Requirements |
| Dwelling-houses Including bungalows | Normally, one set of tests should comprise of two individual Sound Insulation Tests (SITs)(two airborne tests):1. Living room (wall) And 2.Bedroom (wall) |
| Flats with separating floor but not walls | Normally, one set of tests should comprise of four individual SITs (2 x airborn, 2 x impact): 1. Living room (Airborn), 2.Living room (Impact), 3. Bedroom (airborn) and 4. Bedroom (Impact) |
| Flats with separating floor and walls | Normally, one set of tests should comprise of six individual SITs (4 x airborne, 2 x impact): 1. living room/living room (floor, airborne), 2. living room/living room (floor, impact), 3. bedroom/bedroom (floor, airborne), 4. bedroom/bedroom (floor, impact), 5. living room/living room (wall, airborne), and 6. bedroom/bedroom (wall, airborne) |
| Rooms for Residential Purposes | To conduct a set of tests, the sound insulation between the main rooms should be measured according to the principals set out above for new buildings and material change of use, but adapting them to suit the circumstances. |
Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /data04/elite/public_html/Office.php on line 755
For further Part E information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-Manchester.co.uk.
Our other services include:
Part E can also be known as:
Part E Sound Testing, Domestic Part E Sound Insulation Testing, Domestic Part E Sound Testing, Domestic Sound Testing Part E, Domestic Part E, Part E Testing, Part E Sound Insulation Testing, Sound Testing Part E, Sound Insulation Design Advice, Domestic Part E Testing,
Copyright 2025 E2 Specialist Consultants Limited
Company No. 06728970