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Hard Floor Impact Testing Australia

AACG provides hard floor impact testing Strata and body corporate noise reports throughout Australia, delivering independent acoustic testing and assess impact sound transmission through floor systems in residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.

Hard floor impact testing is commonly required to verify the acoustic performance of floor constructions, assess compliance with project requirements, investigate acoustic concerns and support strata, building or development obligations. Our consultants undertake on-site testing and technical assessment to evaluate impact noise generated by footfall and other floor-borne activities.

We work with apartment owners, builders, developers, strata managers, property managers and project teams to assess floor systems, flooring upgrades and completed developments. Our reports provide objective acoustic data to support compliance assessments, project approvals and informed decision-making.

Whether verifying the performance of a new floor system, responding to concerns regarding impact noise transmission or assessing compliance with acoustic requirements, AACG delivers clear, technically robust reporting supported by industry-standard testing methodologies.

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Acoustic Consulting Services

Council building Australia

Development Application Acoustic Reports

Assessment of proposed developments to support planning approvals and council submissions.

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Noise Impact Assessments

Assessment of environmental and operational noise impacts associated with residential, commercial and industrial developments.

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Mechanical Plant Noise Assessments

Assessment of air conditioners, HVAC systems, cooling towers, exhaust systems and other building services equipment.

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Childcare Acoustic Assessments

Assessment of proposed developments to support planning approvals and council submissions.

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Building Acoustics & Body Corporate

Assessment of floor impact noise, airborne sound insulation and acoustic compliance issues within residential buildings.

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Noise Intrusion Assessments

Assessment of aircraft, road traffic and rail noise affecting residential and commercial developments.

When You May Need Hard Floor Impact Testing

Installation of timber flooring in an apartment

Installation of hybrid or laminate flooring

Strata approval requirements

Body corporate approval requirements

Due diligence prior to flooring installation

Apartment impact noise complaints

Verification of flooring upgrade performance

Building defect investigations

New apartment developments

Multi-residential compliance assessments

Acoustic performance verification testing

Building certification requirements

Independent acoustic assessment of floor systems

Existing floor performance concerns

Applicable Hard Floor Standards & Requirements

AS ISO 717.2 – Rating of impact sound insulation

ISO 16283-2 (field impact sound insulation measurement)

AS ISO 717.1 – Airborne sound insulation rating

AS 1055 Acoustics – Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise

National Construction Code 2025

ISO 16283-1 (field airborne sound insulation measurement)

Typical Assessment Methodology

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Project review and scope confirmation

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Site inspection

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Noise monitoring and background noise assessment

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Acoustic modelling

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Compliance assessment and mitigation strategy

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Report preparation

Our Reports

• Prepared by experienced acoustic consultants
• Clear assessment methodology
• Relevant standards identified
• Practical mitigation recommendations
• Suitable for council and regulatory review

Our Quality

• Standards-based assessments
• Independent analysis
• Defensible reporting
• Consistent methodology

Our Approach

• Scope aligned to project requirements
• Clear deliverables
• Practical recommendations
• Efficient project delivery

Our Guarentees

• Clear compliance assessment
• Transparent methodology
• Practical reporting outcomes
• Experienced acoustic consulting team

Areas We Service

NSW & QLD

Complete an enquiry form to receive a fee proposal, including defined scope of works & lead time.

Fee proposals for smaller projects are typically issued same-day or within 24 hours.

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