In short: HMO sound insulation reduces noise passing between letting rooms, floors and neighbours. We carry this out across Tyne and Wear, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, SR, DH
- Main towns
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington
What does sound insulation in Tyne and Wear involve?
- Acoustic plasterboard
- Acoustic stud walls between rooms
- Party wall upgrades
- Floor and ceiling upgrades with resilient bars or hangers
- Door seals and heavier door sets
- Pre-completion testing coordination where required
Which rules apply in Tyne and Wear?
- 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 Tyne and Wear?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £830 – £1,850 | wall |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £740 – £2,500 | 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
Questions about sound insulation in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear?
Yes, across the whole of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields.
Who licenses HMOs in Tyne and Wear?
HMOs in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Tyne and Wear
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tyne and Wear
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Tyne and Wear
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tyne and Wear
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tyne and Wear
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Tyne and Wear
- Communal kitchen refits in Tyne and Wear
- EPC and energy upgrades in Tyne and Wear