Factors that Affect the Cost of Soundproofing a Home

The style of room, how loud the noises you’re trying to block are, the soundproofing materials you use etc… all these elements affect the cost of soundproofing.

Quality of material

You could opt for lower quality soundproofing materials that will make upfront costs less expensive, however in the long run this is likely to cost more with materials offering less durability and long-lasting effectiveness. A higher price doesn’t necessarily mean better quality but paying more for higher quality is always a good idea when it comes to soundproofing.

Type of Soundproofing and Where it’s Being Used

The cost of soundproofing can vary depending on what you’re soundproofing. Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and windows can all be soundproofed and the cost of soundproofing these areas differs in price.

Room Size

A larger room will require more soundproofing material to cover it. A larger floor means more underlay is required, a longer wall means more insulation is needed, and bigger ceilings mean more tiles will be needed to cover the entire surface.

Whether You Need to Use a Labourer

Some soundproofing can be installed without professional help, and if you’re particularly good at DIY you might not need any professionals. However, if you’re installing soundproofing post-build and need to remove parts of walls or floors to soundproof, you may need to bring someone in which will add labour costs.

Wall Soundproofing Costs

Wall soundproofing can be done using acoustic membrane or acoustic insulation within the walls to block sound from other rooms or from outdoors. Insulation rolls and slabs range from around £30 to £150 per roll/slab.

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Ceiling Soundproofing Costs

Ceiling soundproofing can be achieved using acoustic ceiling tiles, insulation, and acoustic insulation clips. We recommend Ecophon Combison Acoustic Ceiling Tiles which can be bought in various sized packs ranging from around £115 to £830. Alternatively, products such as Soundblocker Ceiling Tile Insulation tiles cost around £10 per 0.36m2.

Floor Soundproofing Costs

For effective floor soundproofing, acoustic underlay is an ideal choice. We recommend high-quality brands such as Regupol, when choosing underlay products for your home. There are several acoustic underlay products from Regupol ranging between £20 and £200.

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Door Soundproofing Costs

An acoustic door seal typically cost between £5 and £25 depending on what brand or where they are bought from. Door soundproofing is one of the cheapest types of soundproofing and can be very effective!

Window Soundproofing Costs

Window inserts and double glazing and the most popular forms of window soundproofing. The price of double glazing a window also massively ranges depending on the style of window. Double glazing for your entire home can cost between £4,000 and £7,500 depending on the size of your home and how many windows there are.

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Is Soundproofing Worth the Money?

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There are a million and one reasons to soundproof your home, whether you’re constantly irritated by noisy neighbours, struggle to sleep because of street noise, or simply want more privacy – soundproofing is worth the money. Soundproofing can also increase the value of your home if you come to sell it later!