In short: HMO sound insulation reduces noise passing between letting rooms, floors and neighbours. In City of Edinburgh we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Main towns
- Edinburgh
What does sound insulation in City of Edinburgh involve?
- Party wall upgrades
- Acoustic plasterboard
- Door seals and heavier door sets
- Pre-completion testing coordination where required
- Acoustic mineral wool
- Acoustic stud walls between rooms
Which rules apply in City of Edinburgh?
- Building standards apply to new partitions and conversions, and councils may set expectations through licence conditions.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
How much does sound insulation cost in City of Edinburgh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £760 – £2,550 | room |
Typical time on site: 2–6 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Sound insulation by town in City of Edinburgh
Questions about sound insulation in City of Edinburgh
Does fire stopping help with sound?
Yes. Sealing gaps around pipes and cables helps both.
What makes the biggest difference?
Mass, separation and sealing gaps. A well-built acoustic stud wall and sealed doors usually beat adding thin layers.
Do you carry out sound insulation across City of Edinburgh?
Yes, across the whole of City of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in City of Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in City of Edinburgh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in City of Edinburgh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in City of Edinburgh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in City of Edinburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in City of Edinburgh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in City of Edinburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in City of Edinburgh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in City of Edinburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in City of Edinburgh