Independent Acoustical Consultant & Building Acoustic Engineer in Toronto
Whether you are a property manager, homeowner, business owner, builder, architect, or renovation contractor, professional acoustical advice can make the difference between a soundproofing solution that works and one that falls short.
We provide independent, professional soundproofing and acoustic consulting to help you identify noise problems, select appropriate solutions, and achieve the best possible acoustic performance for your project.
Soundproofing Advice and Acoustic Consultation
We provide independent acoustical consulting, testing, assessment, and soundproofing recommendations. We do not perform soundproofing construction or install soundproofing or acoustic equipment.
Our role is to identify acoustic problems, determine their likely causes, and provide practical, customized recommendations that qualified contractors or installers can implement.
Free, no-obligation consultation with an acoustical engineer (P. Eng.) via phone or email.
We help customers identify their problems and decide whether or not our help is needed.
On-site soundproofing assessment.
Our acoustical engineer conducts a preliminary site survey and needs analysis, documented in writing, for a nominal fee. A contractor will then provide a free soundproofing estimate.
Detailed soundproofing proposal by an acoustical engineer
Site-specific soundproofing needs analysis, design, soundproofing simulation, and recommendations by an experienced acoustic engineer.
Soundproofing review of construction drawings
Our acoustical engineer reviews construction plans and drawings to determine if stated acoustic objectives will be met and make recommendations to meet them
Before and after soundproofing evaluation tests by an acoustician
We perform sound transmission loss testing on-site before and after the soundproofing measures are implemented and quantify the level of improvement.
Inspection during construction for soundproofing quality
Implementation of soundproofing measures requires careful construction by a soundproofing company. In addition, we perform site inspections to confirm that the construction is of the highest quality.
Independent Acoustical Consulting & Building Acoustic Engineering
Ivan Koval, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., is a principal consultant providing independent professional acoustical consulting and building acoustic engineering services in Toronto, throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario.
We help property owners, condominium corporations, property managers, businesses, architects, builders, and renovation professionals solve a wide range of noise, sound transmission, and vibration problems, including:
- Condominium and neighbour noise
- Mechanical and equipment noise
- Vibration
- Sound transmission between spaces
- STC, ASTC and IIC testing
- Office speech privacy
- Traffic and environmental noise
- Building acoustic design
- Construction site inspection to confirm soundproofing quality
Our Approach
We provide practical, engineering-based solutions through:
Investigation • Measurement • Engineering Analysis • Recommendations • Drawing Review • Acoustic Testing • Written Reports
Our recommendations are based on measurements, engineering analysis, applicable standards, and the specific conditions of each project—not generic soundproofing advice.
Independent and Unbiased Advice — No Construction or Installation
We provide independent acoustical consulting and engineering services. We do not perform soundproofing construction or install acoustic or soundproofing equipment.
This allows us to focus exclusively on identifying the problem, determining its cause, and recommending the most effective solution for your project.
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Robert Van Rhijn
Ivan's expertise as an acoustic engineer was invaluable after a very disappointing experience with a previous soundproofing firm. He took a methodical approach and answered all of my questions in great detail.
After assessing my space and the work done, he provided an in-depth report outlining what exactly needed to be done to address the deficiencies effectively with a new contractor.
His assessments and recommendations were also clear, making it easier for me to understand the complexities of soundproofing in more practical terms.
For anyone considering soundproofing services, I highly recommend consulting with Ivan first. His knowledge of not only soundproofing but also the soundproofing industry will steer you in the right direction, so you can get it done right the first time. Thank you again, Ivan, for your help and expertise.
DJ Rees
For our soundproofing project, we knew we needed an expert to understand what we needed to do to address noise problems with our adjoining neighbouring unit. Ivan from The Soundproofing Expert fulfilled this need and more. He provided a recommended solution with detailed specifications, did so quickly, answered our questions, helped us set realistic expectations, and ultimately ensured we would get value from any soundproofing work we pursued.
With the confidence to move forward, we decided to proceed with our project. We engaged an experienced contractor to complete the work following Ivan’s report recommendations. Ivan also inspected the work in progress. We are very pleased with the results and felt much more confident in our decision to proceed, thanks to the knowledge and experience Ivan shared with both our contractor and us.
To anyone considering a soundproofing project, we highly recommend engaging Ivan from The Soundproofing Expert.
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