Noisy Neighbours could be a thing of the past!!!

Now has never been a better time to finally do something about your noisy neighbours.

Six out of ten people in the UK are annoyed by domestic noise and with Christmas approaching this number is bound to rise with drunken parties and noisy family get-togethers.

We have been supplying soundproofing materials in the UK for almost 40 years and have now launched our easy to install D.I.Y soundproofing systems.

They are designed for all types of floors, walls and ceilings and are supplied with step by step instructions.

With prices starting from just £28 per square metre for all the materials you need, you can’t go wrong.

“In 2009 we will enter our 40th year supplying high quality effective soundproofing products to homeowners around the UK. Due to popular demand we have now created a range of simple systems designed to be installed by anyone with basic D.I.Y knowledge.” Describes Stephen Young, our Technical Manager.

Not only do we offer free technical advice on our local rate phone lines but over 50 % of our products are made from sustainable materials or 100 % recycled rubber. With just two of these products we have managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tyres which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber.

Don’t just take our word for it; the product pages on our website have genuine testimonials from domestic customers who have used the systems. “I have found the service from Sound Service excellent. Reliable deliveries, an extensive knowledge of Soundproofing and great products.” Gary Louca.

So don’t put up with the noise any longer, give us a call, discuss your problem and see how we can help you. Or check out our domestic website www.keepitquiet.co.uk

D.I.Y Sustainable Soundproofing For The Environmentally Aware

We’re all becoming more environmentally aware with eco-friendly versions of everything from light bulbs to wall paint. But when it comes to the very fabric of your home, it’s often too late and too expensive to opt for green building materials.

With hundreds of soundproofing solutions available in the current market place for commercial and domestic use, we manufacture from sustainable materials such as recycled rubber where possible.

“Very often, homeowners and tenants want to do their bit for the environment but can’t find a way that fits in with their budget and domestic requirements,” said Stephen Young, Office Manager. “Even in new builds, it’s hard to incorporate eco-friendly materials into things such as walls and floors. But with our range of recycled soundproofing solutions, practical home improvement is both affordable and socially responsible.”

According to World Health statistics, half of the UK population is currently being exposed to more than the recommend levels of noise pollution, making soundproofing materials an excellent starting point for those wanting to go green in their home.

Our 100% recycled rubber Acousticel wall panel is designed to upgrade the sound insulation properties of party walls in the home and all types of domestic properties, the rubber mats are an environmentally friendly way to insulate a noisy neighbour with a minimum loss of room space.

What have we achieved so far?
Replaced 50 % of their soundproofing product range with recycled products or products offering a better sustainable index.
Managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tires which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber with just two products.

Sound Service go super size !!

We are delighted to announce our move to new larger premises on Monday 11th August 2008.

The move to new premises will enable us to continue to deliver and expand our excellent range of Soundproofing and sound insulation products.

We have designed our move so that it minimizes disruption to our customers but we would ask anyone faxing us to call to confirm we have received it. During this period you may experience delays in getting through to us on our main numbers, please be patient.
Our new address will be posted shortly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sound Service Silence Tube stations

Tube Lines works in partnership with London Underground and is rebuilding the Jubilee line, Northern line and Piccadilly line, which together carry 40% of all London Underground passengers.

Sound Service has recently provided consultation and bespoke design to reduce noise at Tube stations during the early hours of the morning.

“We undertake development work at night when stations are closed and take great care to ensure we don't disturb our neighbours. We therefore needed to find an acoustic product to cover station entrances. We worked with Sound Service to develop a bespoke product, a removable curtain that we are now able to use across the Tube network.

“Their dedicated team was able to accommodate all our technical requirements and we're looking forward to working with them on further noise related issues," says Rachael Labruyere, from Tube Lines’ Environmental Team.

The Acoustic Curtain is now available nationwide.

No more noisy shower pumps ?

Today we have launched our Enclosure Kits.

You use the Enclosure Kits to reduce reverberation and airborne noise in various size enclosures. Common applications would be Machinery enclosures, small pumps such as showers, plant machinery, compressors, office equipment and domestic appliances.

Supplied in a small and large kit they are not only cost effective but ideal for you to D.I.Y. For more information click HERE

No more vibrating speakers

Today we have launched our new speaker isolators. The two new products help decouple the speakers from the source they are sitting on. By doing this you reduce the vibration and increase the quality of sound that the speaker delivers. We now sell a set for studio monitors and small speakers and a load bearing version for subwoofers or gig / PA speakers. Please click here to see the products.

Echosorption PLUS stops school back chat

We were called to Hillcross Primary School in Merton, London as their school hall was suffering from a noisy 'echo'. This severely reduced the ability to hold normal conversations within the room, particularly when the room was full of children and made it particularly difficult for children with hearing difficulties.

We installed our Echosorption Plus sound absorbing tiles over the entire ceiling and this treatment not only enhanced the appearance of the room but totally transformed the acoustics. The 'echo' was gone and the hall could once again, hold lots of children and staff with no difficulty in speech being heard and understood.

"If you are unsure on whether you have a room that requires this treatment, stand in the middle of the room when it is empty and clap your hands once and listen to the echo. If it takes more than a second for the echo to disappear then you have a reverberation problem that can easily be cured with our products." Describes Stephen Young, Technical Manager

Echosorption Plus is available from stock and is very easy to install. To obtain a FREE sample please email tech@soundservice.co.uk with your details.

Sound Service launch domestic soundproofing website

50 % of the UK’s population suffers from noisy neighbours – Are you one of these?

We have been supplying Construction companies and Architects with soundproofing materials and advice for nearly 40 years.

We are pleased to our new Domestic Soundproofing website.
www.keepitquiet.co.uk

The site is loaded with free help articles on how to soundproof all types of noise problems from cars to washing machines and contains a broad range of soundproofing products designed for D.I.Y

“We have always provided the general public with products but have now designed a website specifically with the public in mind. The new website is a simplified version of our main site and is aimed at our customers who want to reduce unwanted noise from neighbours.”

“When selling a property you now have to declare if you have noisy neighbours. Soundproofing therefore increases the properties value and makes it far more sellable if and when you want to move.” Describes Stephen Young, Office Manager.

SOUND SERVICE put children's hearing first

We have been awarded a school contract to install sound absorbing Melamine Foam into a classroom and our Echosorption Plus into the main hall of Hillcross Primary School in Morden, Surrey. The contract is to be carried out during the Spring Break in April and the end result will mean the children can hear the teacher more clearly and they are able to concentrate harder on their work.

The install team will be covering the ceilings of many classrooms and some of the walls to help absorb the sound generated by the children. "Many classrooms have poor acoustics. Adults will guess at missing words, children find it much harder to fill in the gaps and their educational development can suffer. The classrooms being treated have children with hearing difficulties and the reduction in reverberation will help them" outlines Stephen Young, Technical Manager for the company.

New Products Announced

We have now added 2 new products to our range.

Tilesorption - Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
Tilesorption are sound absorbing ceiling tiles designed to reduce sound and echo within a room or workspace. They boast up to 39db sound insulation (room to room) Click the link above to see the product and it's benefits.

Acoustic Plasterboard
Acoustic Plasterboard is high in mass and this helps absorb sound energy, giving enhanced acoustic performance to the wall & ceiling. Click the link above to see the product and it's benefits.

New Domestic Website

During December our marketing team were busy working on our domesticwebsite. The website will still sell many of the items that are currently available on our Architectural website but the technical jargon and performance information will be written in plain English with no references to decibels but rather percentage rates of expected improvement.

The new site will be launched later this month and we will mention it further in the next edition of Reverberate.

2008
Our aim for 2008 is to widen our range of sound reducing products and to offer the best possible systems from the UK and abroad. Our commitment to the environment will be at the forefront of any new product acquisition.

In 2007 we increased our range by adding 13 new products and are constantly developing new relationships with potential manufactures from around the globe.
We look forward to working with a broad range of Architects and would be more than happy to discuss any requirements you may have for PART E or other sound reducing issues.