soundproofing quote

shazrobo

i am wanting my 3 bed semi soundproofed from my noisy neighbour. its an average size house, want partition walls between mine and hers doing, thats a kitchen wall, lounge wall, my bedroom wall, and sons bedroom wall.
cheapest quote was from a local handy man, who has never done this type of job before, usually does painting and decorating. other company that i found on web wants £3000, which also includes replastering and putting the skirting boards back on
i think this sounds fairly reasonable, and this company only deals with soundproofing,so should be experianced, what do you guys think?
the company is called total accoustic solutions, has any body heard anything about them, good or bad?
cant do the work myself to save money., so that isnt an option
shaz

jason_s_2

Hi shaz, theres a couple of methods you could use, 1st is apply 2 layers of soundbloc board made by gyproc,1st layer is dot n dab'd on the wall then another layer is applied and then 2 coats of multi or board finish. 2nd method (which is the one i recomend and conforms with building regs) is build a stud wall fill the wall with acoustic slab boards, then apply 2 layers of soundbloc board,and then 2 coats of multi or board finish. Where abouts are you as this can affect the price?

Jase

shazrobo

hi jase, i'm in west yorkshire,
shaz

jason_s_2

Hiya, have you tried getting any other quotes in? ring some of the local plasterers see if they can do it cheaper for you.

Jase

shazrobo

thanks jase, to be honest i just looked for soundproofing, never thought of plasterers, i shall have another look through the phone book tonight, and get some more quotes.
the company i was originally going to use but now having second thoughts about want money upfront, is this usual?
watched enough tv, to know that some companies rip people off, and i dont want to be one of those people, but have never had to get workmen in before for something as big as this, so i have no experiance
thanks
shaz

Moneygoes2money

shazrobo wrote: »

thanks jase, to be honest i just looked for soundproofing, never thought of plasterers, i shall have another look through the phone book tonight, and get some more quotes.
the company i was originally going to use but now having second thoughts about want money upfront, is this usual?
watched enough tv, to know that some companies rip people off, and i dont want to be one of those people, but have never had to get workmen in before for something as big as this, so i have no experiance
thanks
shaz

Hi shaz

We've started looking for tradespeople on checkatrade.co.uk. You may want to have a look at this website for plasterers, which may help avoid the cowboys.

nelly_2

Moneygoes2money wrote: »

Hi shaz

We've started looking for tradespeople on checkatrade.co.uk. You may want to have a look at this website for plasterers, which may help avoid the cowboys.

The only website you need for a plasterer is mine www.myplasterer.com

Anyway

Shaz can you tell us what they are actually going to install for that quote please I may be able to beat it...or maybe not

jason_s_2

I can vouch for him shaz, loverly pair of legs :cool::rotfl: