Active housing development sites can be loud and dangerous environments – but with Echo Barrier, developers can hand over the keys to homeowners without the fear of being a noisy neighbour.

Housing developers have trusted our products for years to protect residents from construction noise – and this New Homes Week, we are exploring why.

What is the problem?

Completing sales and handing over keys in a cordially fashion will always be a priority for developers looking to fund their next project, but the process can often be delayed should construction be continuing elsewhere on a site.

While buyers can move in so long as active construction areas are zoned off, the issue of safety and potential complaints still remains.

And that is not confined solely to noise – but dirt and dust too, which can quickly overcome a development and put off any potential buyers.

Councils can serve notices on developers to limit their operations under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and the Environmental Act 1990 should noise problems persist.

Failing to comply with a council Noise Abatement Notice is a criminal offence.

How can Echo Barrier help?

Echo Barrier’s series of multi-award-winning products are built to protect both people and businesses from the harmful effects of noise and dust.

For people – that’s reducing nuisance noise by as much as 99% – while minimising the risks of any complaints and local authority action for developers.

All our panels are designed to be easily attached to site fencing and provide an effective barrier to dirt and dust alongside noise from equipment like breakers and generators.

What’s more, all our barriers can be designed to use your company branding – showcasing your commitment to safety to customers.

This is all the more important when you consider others that might be living in the vicinity of your development, especially when considering the push to build more on urban brownfield sites.

Looking to protect your customers and ensure smooth operations on your site? Learn more about our products here or contact us today.