In short: HMO sound insulation reduces noise passing between letting rooms, floors and neighbours. We carry this out across Somerset, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- TA, BA, BS, DT
- Main towns
- Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil
What does sound insulation in Somerset involve?
- Door seals and heavier door sets
- Acoustic mineral wool
- Acoustic stud walls between rooms
- Party wall upgrades
- Floor and ceiling upgrades with resilient bars or hangers
- Acoustic plasterboard
Which rules apply in Somerset?
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
- 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 Somerset?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £940 – £2,100 | wall |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £830 – £2,800 | 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 Somerset
Questions about sound insulation in Somerset
Does fire stopping help with sound?
Yes. Sealing gaps around pipes and cables helps both.
Does an HMO need sound insulation by law?
Building regulations sound requirements apply to some conversions and new partitions. Outside those, sound insulation is about letting rooms well and keeping neighbours happy.
Do you carry out sound insulation across Somerset?
Yes, across the whole of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare.
Who licenses HMOs in Somerset?
HMOs in Somerset 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 Somerset
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Somerset
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Somerset
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Somerset
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Somerset
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Somerset
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Somerset
- Fire doors in Somerset
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Somerset