In short: HMO sound insulation reduces noise passing between letting rooms, floors and neighbours. In Hampshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- SO, RG, GU, SP
- Main towns
- Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville
What does sound insulation in Hampshire involve?
- Door seals and heavier door sets
- Acoustic plasterboard
- Party wall upgrades
- Floor and ceiling upgrades with resilient bars or hangers
- Acoustic stud walls between rooms
- Pre-completion testing coordination where required
Which rules apply in Hampshire?
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does sound insulation cost in Hampshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,250 | wall |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £900 – £3,000 | 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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Questions about sound insulation in Hampshire
Does fire stopping help with sound?
Yes. Sealing gaps around pipes and cables helps both.
Can you soundproof a floor without lifting it?
Often from below, by dropping an independent ceiling with acoustic insulation. It does lower the ceiling slightly.
Do you carry out sound insulation across Hampshire?
Yes, across the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke.
Who licenses HMOs in Hampshire?
HMOs in Hampshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Hampshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hampshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hampshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hampshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hampshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hampshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hampshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hampshire