Services
Founded by Ian Sharland in 1976, the company brings five decades of expertise, providing tailored solutions for sound-related challenges. With a deep understanding of acoustic principles, we offer services in noise control, building acoustics, environmental sound assessment, and sound design for a variety of industries, including architecture, entertainment, and the industrial sectors. The experienced team utilizes advanced technology and methodologies to assess, design, and optimize acoustic environments, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing user experience. Whether for quiet office spaces, concert halls, or noise reduction in manufacturing, their comprehensive approach guarantees effective, sustainable, and innovative acoustic solutions for every project.


Environmental Noise & Vibration Surveys
Environmental Noise Survey
An environmental noise or vibration assessment is a process used to evaluate the impact of noise or vibration on the environment, typically caused by human activities like construction, transportation, or industrial operations. The objective is to measure, analyse, and predict noise levels in specific areas and to determine if they might cause harm to public health, wildlife, or the surrounding ecosystem.
This assessment involves measuring existing noise or vibration levels, predicting future noise or vibration impacts, comparing predictions against the relevant standards and, where necessary, providing mitigation strategies. The assessments often form part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for development projects, helping to ensure that noise pollution is managed properly to protect the health and well-being of the community.
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Acoustic Design of Buildings
for compliance with Building Regulations, Building Bulletins and other relevant guidance
Acoustic Design of Buildings
The acoustic design of a building involves planning and controlling sound, to create a desirable auditory environment. It includes managing sound insulation to prevent noise intrusion, optimizing room acoustics for clarity, controlling reverberation, and designing soundproof barriers. This ensures comfort, privacy, and functionality, especially in buildings such as homes offices, schools, theatres, and hospitals.
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Sound Insulation Testing
(Part E, BB93, BREEAM compliant)
Sound Insulation Testing
Sound insulation testing measures a building’s ability to reduce sound transmission between spaces. It typically involves testing the effectiveness of walls, floors, and ceilings in blocking noise from external sources or between rooms, to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, BREEAM or other project specific targets. Ian Sharland is formally accredited through the ANC to undertake such work.
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Commercial & Industrial Noise Assessments
including renewable energy facilities
Commercial & Industrial Noise Assessments
Wherever there is a risk of existing or proposed commercial activities affecting noise sensitive neighbours, a noise assessment may be required to quantify the scale of any adverse impact, to identify the specific sources of offending noise and to detail suitable remediation.
Such matters commonly apply to both industrial and commercial operations, as well as places of entertainment.
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Acoustic Design of Mechanical Services
for compliance with CIBSE and other relevant guidance
Acoustic Design of Mechanical Services
The acoustic design of mechanical services involves controlling and mitigating noise generated by equipment such as HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and ventilation systems. It includes The acoustic design of mechanical services involves controlling and mitigating noise generated by equipment such as HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and ventilation systems. It includes high level strategic design, Soundproofing, Vibration Isolation, and engineering Noise Control. The goal is to achieve a comfortable acoustic environment, ensuring noise levels are controlled and do not disrupt work, living conditions, or compliance with noise regulations.
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Noise at Work Assessments
Noise at Work Assessments
A noise at work survey is vital for ensuring health and safety, legal compliance, and overall workplace well-being. To conduct a noise at work survey, we use either attended measurements or personal dosemeters to measure noise levels across different areas of the workplace, then identify high-risk zones, assess exposure duration, and compare results to legal limits. Our formal assessments will document findings, assess potential hearing risks, confirm statutory obligations and recommend necessary amelioration – whether control measures or protective equipment.
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Engineering Noise Control
Design & Supply
Engineering Noise Control
Ian Sharland Limited can design, manufacture and install bespoke acoustic solutions for commercial and industrial equipment. These projects typically involve silencers, enclosures and screens.
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