Acoustic & fire-rated, built to the tested system.
Stop noise travelling between rooms and flats, and give occupants the fire protection the building needs, with no shortcuts.
- 24 years' experience
- Housing & commercial
- Suffolk & all of Essex
Acoustic & fire-rated done properly
Sound and fire performance depends on every detail: the stud size and centres, the board type and number of layers, the insulation, and how the joints and edges are sealed. Leave one thing out and the wall won't perform as it should.
That's why we build to the manufacturer's tested system for the rating you need. We use acoustic mineral wool, sound-rated and fire-line boards, resilient bars and independent linings, and seal around the perimeter so sound and smoke can't find a way through.
We regularly build acoustic and fire-rated walls and ceilings for HMOs, flats, conversions, offices, schools and escape routes across Suffolk and Essex, working with builders, developers and building control.
The benefits of acoustic & fire-rated
Real sound reduction
Quieter bedrooms, offices and flats, with build-ups designed to cut noise transfer.
Fire protection
Fire-rated walls, ceilings and shafts to protect escape routes and compartments.
Tested systems
Built exactly to the manufacturer's tested specification for the rating required.
Works with building control
Clear build-ups and detailing to help your project sign off smoothly.
Systems we install
We'll recommend the right build-up for your budget and the performance you need when we survey, free of charge.
| System | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic partition | Bedrooms, offices, home cinemas | Mineral wool and sound-rated boards, single or double layer |
| Separating wall lining | Flats, HMOs, conversions | Independent linings and resilient bars to stop sound between homes |
| Fire-rated partition | Escape routes, compartments | Fire-line boards to the specified fire resistance |
| Fire-rated ceiling | Flats, garages, commercial | MF ceiling with fire-rated boards |
| Shaft & stairwell linings | Risers, lift shafts, stairs | Linings built from one side where access is limited |
Housing & commercial
Housing
- HMO and flat conversions
- Quieter bedrooms and home offices
- Garage-to-house fire separation
- Home cinemas and music rooms
Commercial
- Offices and meeting rooms
- Escape corridors and stairwells
- Schools and healthcare
- Risers and service shafts
From our sites
Real photos from our own jobs across Suffolk and Essex. See the full gallery
Simple from start to finish
Tell us about the job
Use our 1-minute quote form, call, or WhatsApp us some photos.
Free survey
We visit, measure up and recommend the right system.
Clear written quote
An itemised price and a start date, with no hidden extras.
Done properly
Tidy work, handed over ready for the next trade.
Acoustic & fire-rated: your questions
Can you soundproof an existing wall?
Yes. We can add an independent lining or resilient bars with acoustic insulation and sound-rated boards to an existing wall, which noticeably reduces noise from next door.
What fire rating do I need?
It depends on where the wall or ceiling is and what the building is used for. Your architect or building control will set the rating, and we'll build to a tested system that meets it.
Do you do HMO conversions?
Yes. Fire-rated and acoustic walls and ceilings are a big part of HMO and flat conversions, and we regularly work with landlords and developers.
What's the difference between acoustic and standard boards?
Acoustic boards are denser, so they block more sound. Fire-line boards contain glass fibres and additives to hold together for longer in a fire. Many jobs use both.
Acoustic & fire-rated across Suffolk & Essex
Based in Sudbury, we cover the whole of Suffolk and Essex.
- Sudbury
- Ipswich
- Bury St Edmunds
- Lowestoft
- Felixstowe
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Braintree
- Basildon
- Southend-on-Sea
- Harlow
- Clacton-on-Sea
- + more towns
Other services
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