This is the hardest noise to deal with, and we'll be straight with you about it. Footsteps and dragged furniture travel as impact noise through the concrete slab, so the ideal fix is a floating floor in the flat above, which usually isn't an option. What we do instead is build an acoustic ceiling below the slab, a suspended layer with dense mineral wool that absorbs the vibration before it reaches your room. It won't erase every thud, but it turns sound that dominates a room into something you stop noticing.
Sound Insulation for Walls and Ceilings in Lisbon
Block Out Neighbours, Traffic and Footsteps From Above
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ACOUSTIC INSULATION FOR WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS
The noise behind a shared wall and the thud of footsteps overhead call for completely different insulation. We assess the property and the noise on site, then fit the best sound insulation for walls for your case, including dense rubber wall sound insulation where impact noise is the real problem.
WALL SOUND INSULATION
Shared walls carry more than you would think, a neighbour’s TV, voices, traffic through the party wall. For homes and commercial units alike, we build the wall up in layers that break the sound path, using either a direct system fixed to the existing wall or a free-standing stud line where space allows. This is where the best sound insulation for walls earns its place, with dense rubber wall sound insulation where the noise is heavy.
CEILING SOUND INSULATION
When the problem lives upstairs, footsteps, scraping chairs, a running child, the fix goes on the ceiling. We line it with acoustic boards and resilient mats that absorb impact and airborne noise before it reaches your room, so an apartment or office finally feels like your own quiet space again.
ACOUSTIC FLOOR INSULATION
Impact noise travels down as much as up. A floating floor sits on a resilient layer that soaks up footsteps and dropped objects before they reach the flat below, which makes a real difference in multi-family buildings where you share a slab with the neighbours underneath.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SOUNDPROOFING
Pipes and ventilation carry a low hum and sudden knocks that are easy to forget until they keep you awake. We box in and line the runs that make the most noise, cutting the sound that travels through the building’s services so the background stays calm.
ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING
Studios, hotels and restaurants need numbers, not guesses. We design the build-up to the target you need, walls and structure together, with systems that can bring noise down by up to 60 dB where the layers and detailing are done right.
Every project starts with a free on-site assessment, where we measure the noise and map where it gets in. You get a clear plan, certified materials and our own team fitting them, all backed by a 5-year warranty.
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Less noise, more calm, traffic, neighbours and nearby building work fade into the background so you can settle in properly.
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Real privacy, conversations and everyday sounds stay in the room they belong to, at home or across the office.
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Better rest, quieter nights and calmer days, because the noise that used to wake you simply doesn't get through.
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Sharper focus, offices, study areas and studios where nothing pulls your attention away from the work.
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A space that holds its value, strong acoustic comfort is something buyers and tenants notice, and it helps a property stand out when you sell or rent.
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Rooms that feel right, no echo or harsh reverberation, whether you're living in the space or hosting clients.
Igor Priazhnikov, Founder of “Obra É Fácil”
Every acoustic project we take on is built with certified materials and our own team on site, for results that last. It’s not just building work, it’s quieter days, sharper focus and a space that holds its value over time.
The Right Acoustic Materials for the Job
CERTIFIED PANELS, MEMBRANES AND ABSORBERS, CHOSEN FOR YOUR NOISE
We work only with certified acoustic materials, and we pick each one for the noise you’re actually dealing with, not a one-size-fits-all kit. The right material depends on the wall, the ceiling or the floor, and on the kind of noise getting through.
Acoustic Wall Panels
They cut sound passing through the wall and go up during a remodel without tearing the room apart, so they suit occupied flats and offices where big building work isn’t an option.
Insulated Drywall Systems
Single, double or triple stud lines that pair plasterboard with absorbent layers. The more layers in the build-up, the more sound it holds back, which lets us dial the system to the noise level in the room.
High-Density Membranes
Thin and flexible, they act as a barrier against airborne noise where there’s no room for a thick build-up. A dense rubber layer does a lot of work in very little space.
Natural & Synthetic Absorptive Materials
Mineral wool, cork or acoustic foam, each chosen for the type of noise and the room it’s going into. Natural or synthetic, the point is matching the absorber to the problem, not defaulting to one material.
Hybrid Solutions
For studios, restaurants and hotels, we combine several techniques in one build-up, layering panels, membranes and absorbers to hit a noise target that a single material couldn’t reach on its own.
How We Make
a Room Quiet
ONE CLEAR METHOD, START TO FINISH, NO GUESSWORK
We work to a clear method that keeps you in the picture at every stage, starting with an on-site assessment and ending with a room that’s genuinely quieter. Each step below is part of how a project runs with us.
Request a free assessment
On-site technical visit for detailed inspection
Preparation of a detailed estimate
Execution with continuous supervision
Final delivery with review and a 5-year warranty
Certified materials fitted by our own team give you a quieter, more comfortable space, and we do it without eating into your floor area or working against your interior design. You stay across every stage and know exactly what’s going on behind the wall.
You’ll feel the difference within the first few days in the space: calmer rooms, easier focus, and a property that holds its value better over time.
Want to know how much it costs to soundproof your space? There’s no single price tag, because every space and every noise problem is different.
The cost of an acoustic insulation project depends on factors such as:
- the total area to be treated and how complex the space is,
- he materials chosen and the thickness they need,
- the level of noise reduction you’re after,
- the structural condition of the building and how easy the site is to reach.
The bigger the noise problem and the harder the access, the more material and labour a job takes. A single quiet bedroom and a full studio fit-out sit at very different ends of that scale.
At Obra É Fácil, we look at each project on its own and always give you a free, transparent acoustic insulation quote before any work starts. Whether you need wall sound insulation for a single room or a larger job across an apartment, office or studio in Lisbon, Setúbal or Coimbra, you get a clear price and a clear scope.
That way you know exactly what you’re paying for, with no surprises halfway through. And the work pays you back every day, in calmer rooms, easier focus and a space that holds its value better over time.
Alongside acoustic work, we also handle thermal insulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
REAL ANSWERS ABOUT SOUNDPROOFING YOUR WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS
Can you stop the footsteps from the neighbour upstairs?
Does soundproofing really get rid of all the noise?
No system removes every last sound, and anyone who promises silence isn't being honest. Structural vibration always finds a small path through. What a proper build-up does is bring the noise down by a large margin, and a drop of 10 to 15 dB alone is the difference between hearing your neighbour clearly and hearing a faint murmur. On the site visit we tell you what's realistic for your specific walls before you spend a cent.
My building is old and everything comes through. Is that normal?
Completely normal, and you're not imagining it. Many Portuguese buildings put up between the 1960s and mid-2000s were built to acoustic standards that let far more noise through than today's. That's exactly the kind of wall and ceiling we improve most often, adding the mass and separation the original construction never had, so an old flat finally feels private.
How much room will I lose to the insulation?
Less than most people fear. A wall build-up usually adds a few centimetres, and we design it to hold back the noise while taking as little space as possible. On the site visit we show you exactly how much depth the system needs, so you can weigh the quiet against the space before deciding.
Does it work on any kind of wall?
Yes. We insulate masonry walls, drywall partitions and existing dividing walls, matching the technique to what's already there. We check the wall build-up on site first, because the same panel behaves differently on brick than on a hollow partition, and getting that right is what makes the difference.
Which material actually works?
There's no miracle product, whatever a shop tells you. Depending on the noise and the room we use acoustic panels, high-density mineral wool, dense membranes or a combination, because a low hum through a floor and voices through a wall don't respond to the same fix. We match the material to your problem rather than selling one thing for everything.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the area, the materials and how much quiet you need, so there's no honest one-size figure. What we can promise is a clear, itemised quote before any work starts, so you know the scope and the price with no surprises halfway through. The free on-site assessment is where we work that out with you.
How long does the work take?
Most wall jobs take a few days, a ceiling a little longer, and a floor longer still because of the build-up involved. Bigger projects like studios or full offices need more time, and we give you a realistic timeline with the quote, before anything starts.
Is the assessment really free?
Yes, completely. We come to the site, measure the space and give you a free, transparent quote with no obligation to go ahead. You'll know the scope and the price before you decide anything.
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