PatriciaPT Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm trying to find a way of reducing the noise levels for my neighbour in the flat above. I am a singer and although they have not complained, I'm aware that when I practise below it must sometimes be very irritating, and this inhibits me from practising as much as I would like. I'm in a converted Victorian house - conversion done in the 80s and therefore not subject to current soundproofing regs. I don't want to have to have the ceiling down but could afford to lose a few inches of the height. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Have you asked your neighbour if they find your singing irritating? I used to live next door to an opera singer and his practising never bothered me. He practised at regular times and never during unsocial hours. Maybe you just need to have a friendly chat with your neighbour and see what works best for both of you... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Many owners/tenants of Victorian conversions would welcome such a considerate neighbour ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriciaPT Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Kind of you to say so KidKruger. Yes red devil - thank you - we have talked and although she has been accommodating I can tell she'd rather not have me singing what is certainly not her kind of music. Wow, I'd love to live by an opera singer. Horses for courses I guess. I do avoid unsocial hours but I need to get into a better rhythm of regular times. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradesman32 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Shouldn't be too expensive to install a lowered ceiling with acoustic insulation, sound bloc plasterboard and plaster.. It is messy though and you will need to redecorate the entire room where it's installed. Google soundbloc for more info. I have used it on our projects before and It is very effective. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriciaPT Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thank you Tradesman32 - really helpful. Am thinking about it because am having room decorated anyway so I thought better get it done first if I'm going to do it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Might be easier to do it from the upstairs flat and take up the floorboards (does depend what flooring they have down though). Worth asking. They might be happy for a couple of days of inconvenience in return for better sound insulation. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58302-soundproofing/#findComment-845896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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