RSK Acoustics (RSKA) is a well-established acoustic consultancy with extensive expertise in noise and vibration. RSKA has offices throughout the UK and can provide the following expertise:

  • Independent expert witness reports for technical evidence in relation to noise or vibration nuisance disputes.
  • Detailed and robust forensic noise and vibration measurements using calibrated Class 1 instrumentation for the identification and quantification of noise and vibration impact.
  • Planning application and licensing disputes relating to noise, including evidence for appeals and hearings.
  • Expert acoustic input in mediation, arbitration and inquiries.
  • Noise and vibration complaints from mechanical or industrial sources (e.g. heat pumps, ventilation, industrial/manufacturing processes, deliveries)
  • Noise complaints from entertainment premises (e.g. nightclubs, bars, pubs, festivals, etc)
  • Noise and vibration complaints from transport sources (e.g. trains, underground noise, aircraft, etc)
  • Construction noise and vibration complaints, including party wall disputes.
  • Sleep disturbance and anti-social behaviour noise disputes.
  • Expert appraisal of sound insulation of party walls, floors and façade elements in relation to noise transmission disputes.
  • Expert appraisals of room acoustic finishes, in relation to reverberation control and speech intelligibility.
  • Expert appraisals of internal noise levels from installed mechanical services, in relation to noise control design and user comfort.
  • Occupational noise and vibration, including noise-induced hearing loss and vibration white finger claims.
  • Assessment of audible safety systems and alarms.
  • Peer reviews of acoustic reports, specifications and modelling to determine if reasonable skill and diligence have been undertaken and to identify gaps in procedure, calculations and/or conclusions where appropriate.
  • Our services are provided in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules (Part 35 and Practice Direction 35), Criminal Procedure Rules and Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims (2014), as appropriate.
  • All our experts are fully accredited acoustics professionals, affiliated to the Institute of Acoustics.

Contact Details

Registered office: RSK Acoustics, Mountain View, Helsby, WA6 0BE
London office:  RSK Acoustics, Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1AB

Phone: 01928 726 006
Email: info@rskacoustics.com
Website: www.rskacoustics.com