Fed up with noise from next door or upstairs? Whether you’re battling voices through thin walls, heavy footsteps from above, or music at all hours, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to put up with it.
This guide breaks down proven solutions for every scenario, with step-by-step advice and ready-to-install soundproofing systems.
Why Can You Hear Your Neighbours?
Before you tackle the problem, it helps to know what you’re dealing with.
- Airborne noise: Voices, TV, music—travels through walls and gaps.
- Impact noise: Footsteps, dropped objects—transmits through floors and ceilings.
Most UK homes and flats aren’t built for modern noise levels. Party walls, timber joists, and even new-builds often lack proper isolation—meaning neighbour noise is a common frustration.
Your Options for Soundproofing
Every situation is different, but the right solution always starts with the right diagnosis.
- Walls: Add mass, decouple, and seal gaps to block airborne noise.
- Ceilings: Decouple, absorb, and add mass to stop impact noise from above.
- Floors: Float, isolate, and add underlays to reduce noise going down or coming up.
- Renting: Use removable systems and non-destructive upgrades.
Tip: Not sure where to start? Try our Personalised Product Finder or contact our experts for personalised advice.
Soundproofing Walls (Airborne Noise)
If you hear voices, TV, or music through party walls, you’re dealing with airborne noise.
What works:
- Add dense layers (like 5kg Soundproofing Mat or M20 Soundproofing Panels) directly to the wall
- Upgrade to acoustic plasterboard for extra mass
- Decouple with isolation bars or resilient channels
- Fill cavities with acoustic mineral wool
- Seal all gaps and edges with acoustic sealant
Soundproofing Ceilings (Impact Noise)
Footsteps, dropped items, or dragging furniture from above? That’s impact noise.
What works:
- Create a suspended (decoupled) ceiling with resilient bars or hangers
- Fill the void with acoustic mineral wool
- Add mass with double plasterboard and 5kg MLV
Soundproofing Floors
Noise travelling down to neighbours below—or coming up from below?
What works:
- Float the floor using Terrac Rubber Acoustic Underlays and isolation strips
- Add a layer of 5kg MLV and SilentCork3 under laminate
- Use perimeter isolation to prevent flanking noise
- Choose the right system for your floor type (laminate, carpet, etc.)
Our Most Effective Soundproofing Systems
Not sure which soundproofing solution is right for your space? Try our Soundproofing System Calculators.
With just a few quick measurements, these free tools help you identify the best system for your walls, floors, or ceilings, tailored to your room size and type of noise.
Save time, avoid guesswork, and get a personalised recommendation that matches your needs and budget.
Not Sure Where to Start? Try Our Personalised Product Finder
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by options, our Personalised Product Finder makes it easy.
Just answer a few quick questions about your room and noise issues, and the tool instantly recommends the best Advanced Acoustics products for your specific situation, no technical knowledge required.
Just answer a few quick questions about your room and noise issues, and the tool instantly recommends the best Advanced Acoustics products for your specific situation, no technical knowledge required.
Ready to Enjoy a Quieter Home? Let’s Make It Happen.
Still have questions, or want expert advice before you order?
Our friendly team is here to help—whether you need a bespoke quote, technical guidance, or just reassurance you’re choosing the right soundproofing system.
Our friendly team is here to help—whether you need a bespoke quote, technical guidance, or just reassurance you’re choosing the right soundproofing system.
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