In short: HMO sound insulation reduces noise passing between letting rooms, floors and neighbours. We carry this out across Wiltshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- SN, SP, BA, RG
- Main towns
- Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham
What does sound insulation in Wiltshire involve?
- Acoustic stud walls between rooms
- Acoustic plasterboard
- Floor and ceiling upgrades with resilient bars or hangers
- Pre-completion testing coordination where required
- Acoustic mineral wool
- Sealing of service gaps
Which rules apply in Wiltshire?
- 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 Wiltshire?
| 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 Wiltshire
Questions about sound insulation in Wiltshire
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 Wiltshire?
Yes, across the whole of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge.
Who licenses HMOs in Wiltshire?
HMOs in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wiltshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wiltshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wiltshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wiltshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wiltshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wiltshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wiltshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wiltshire