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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.


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

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

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

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

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

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
National Construction Code 2025
ISO 16283-1 (field airborne sound insulation measurement)
Project review and scope confirmation
Site inspection
Noise monitoring and background noise assessment
Acoustic modelling
Compliance assessment and mitigation strategy
Report preparation
NSW & QLD
Fee proposals for smaller projects are typically issued same-day or within 24 hours.