Acoustic Soundproofing & Noise Control in Lower Hutt & Wellington
Acoustic insulation · Intertenancy walls · Kids’ bedrooms & living areas · LBP Certified
Renovating for peace and quiet requires specialised building knowledge. It is not just about stuffing insulation in a wall—it requires the correct decoupling systems, dense plasterboards, and airtight acoustic sealing to actually block sound waves. We handle the technical installation so your home feels peaceful, private, and quiet.
Noise Doesn’t Have to Be Something You Just Live With
Most people living in townhouses, apartments, or older Wellington villas know the frustration. Hearing the neighbour’s TV through the party wall. Tiptoeing around the living room so the kids can sleep in the next room. Street traffic keeping you awake.
At Pharaoh Construction, we specialise in high-performance acoustic retrofits and intertenancy wall upgrades. We take care of the technical construction—coordinating GIB® Acoustic Systems, resilient channels, and acoustic sealants so you don’t have to guess if the system will actually work. You deal with one point of contact who ensures the job is built to meet—or exceed—NZ Building Code acoustic standards.
Intertenancy & Townhouse Party Walls
Protecting Your Privacy (G6 Compliance)
Under Clause G6 of the New Zealand Building Code, intertenancy walls in multi-unit dwellings must achieve a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of at least 55. Whether you are upgrading an older terraced home or resolving a compliance issue, we install high-performance GIB Noiseline® systems, double-stud configurations, and acoustic batts (like Pink® Batts® Silencer®) to drastically reduce airborne noise transfer between homes.
Residential Acoustic Retrofits
Home Offices, Media Rooms & Bedrooms
With more people working from home, noise control within the family house has never been more important. We retrofit acoustic solutions into existing homes to quieten bedrooms, isolate media rooms, or soundproof home offices. By installing resilient rails (which decouple the plasterboard from the timber studs) and upgrading standard linings to high-density acoustic board, we can shut out household noise and street traffic.
Why Lower Hutt Homeowners Trust Us
- Clear Communication: You won’t be left wondering what’s happening with your project. If you call or email, we’ll get back to you.
- Straightforward Pricing: Our quotes are detailed and transparent. If something unexpected comes up during the build, we talk it through and solve it together.
- Local Knowledge: We know Hutt Valley homes, the local suppliers, and the council processes involved in residential building.
- Licensed Building Practitioners: We’re qualified to carry out restricted building work, so your project is compliant, safe, and built properly from the start.
How We Work
Every project is different, but the process usually looks something like this.
- Initial Contact: Get in touch by phone or email and tell us a bit about your project. We’ll talk through what you’re planning and whether we’re the right fit.
- Reviewing Plans: If you already have drawings, we’ll go through them carefully. If you’re still at the idea stage, we can talk about your goals and what might be possible.
- Site Visit: We’ll visit your property to look at the space in person. This helps us spot any potential challenges early and provide a more accurate quote.
- Agreement: Before any work begins, everything is clearly set out in a contract, including scope, pricing, and timelines.
- Construction: Our team arrives on time, keeps the site tidy, and coordinates the required trades. We keep you informed as the work progresses.
- Completion: At the end, we walk through the finished project with you to make sure everything meets expectations and organise final sign-off.
Ready to Quiet Your Home?
If you’re dealing with noise issues in Lower Hutt or the wider Wellington region, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to talk through your ideas and offer some honest, practical advice about what will actually work for your space. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation.