Shell's Stanlow refinery occupies nearly 8 km2 and ADC Acoustics was asked to carry out an extensive noise survey and assessment of the entire site...
Welcome
ADC is a unique and modern practice, specialising in all aspects of acoustics, environmental noise control, expert witnessing and project management.
Our philosophy is based upon our no-nonsense approach to solving problems within budget and within timescales.
Our Services
At ADC we cover all aspects of noise control and acoustics. We bring our pragmatic approach to all projects and pride ourselves on delivering cost effective solutions in everything we do.

Planning and Licensing
All of ADC's consultants have a vast range of experience of working with Local Authorities, site noise assessments, preparing noise evidence for applications and appeals, and giving evidence at public enquiries, licensing hearings and appeals at all levels...
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Environmental Noise
ADC offers a full service from the assessment and alleged noise nuisance, through noise control design, to the project management of the implementation of all noise control solutions. We work with industry, the commercial sector and Local Authorities...
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Site Testing
Site testing is part of nearly all projects we do, whether it is the initial site test at the start of the project, sample testing of a project during construction, or pre completion testing to show compliance with design targets...
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Expert Witnessing
ADC's consultants have excellent reputations as expert witnesses for clients of all types and present impartial evidence at negotiations, council meetings, public inquiries, licensing hearings, and courts at all levels....
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Noise at Work
ADC offers a full occupational noise service from basic noise assessment, through noise control analysis and design of noise control solutions, to the project management of the implementation of all recommendations...
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Building Acoustics
ADC's work in Building and Architectural Acoustics covers theatres, cinemas, pubs and clubs, to residential, schools, offices and medical buildings. We offer a full package of services from site surveys through to detailed design and trouble shooting...
More"Just a quick hello and a big thank you for your patience and concerted efforts in seeing this project through to its conclusion.
You have been wonderful through this journey, have made yourselves available when we haver needed your expertise, and are very appreciative for your effort … thanks very much!"
Romal Capital,
"I run a commercial planning law practice, and I act for commercial clients. These clients expect their interests to be represented in an efficient and practical manner, and when I have acoustic issues to deal with I have no hesitancy in recommending ADC acoustics. I find that I can discuss issues with that practice and that I receive accurate and practical advice in return. Perhaps most importantly I find that I am listened to and that the practice responds to my requirements."
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"I have worked with Andrew Raymond as an expert on noise issues in connection with planning inquiry work. His work and the presentation of his evidence is always of a high quality. He responds very quickly. Above all he always takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to solutions, and this is very much appreciated by clients."
Cobbetts Solicitors,
Team Members
We have main offices in Cheshire and Surrey and further consultants based in Yorkshire and North Wales, and work nationally and internationally on projects of all sizes.
Latest News
ADC Acoustics latest news...
Residents and the local authority were understandably concerned about the potential for noise nuisance but, thanks to a careful choice of location next to the M56, ADC were able to demonstrate that the impact would be negligible, essentially zero...
Two nightclubs currently operate in the basement of an old mill building in the heart of Manchester. The owners haven recently taken possession of the entire building which they propose to convert to a floor of offices and 4 floors of apartments...