At Gradwell Group, we provide an extensive range of vibration assessment services tailored to support planning applications, construction activities, and ongoing vibration monitoring. These services are vital in ensuring that your project remains within acceptable environmental impact limits. A core element of our vibration assessments is ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
Our team of experienced consultants has in-depth expertise across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and leisure developments. Whether you require a vibration assessment to support a planning application or need construction-related vibration monitoring, our team is fully equipped to deliver.
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At Gradwell Group, we specialise in delivering expert vibration assessment and monitoring services across planning, construction, and occupational health. We work in line with British and international standards to ensure safety, compliance, and peace of mind—whatever your sector or project size.
With extensive experience across residential, commercial, industrial, and leisure developments, our consultants provide tailored services designed to meet your specific needs.
From reducing equipment vibration to implementing smarter workflows, Gradwell Group helps you take a proactive approach. We support you with:
Selection of low-vibration tools and machinery
Engineering solutions and isolation techniques
Vibration-dampening materials and tool rotation systems
Practical control strategies based on real-time data
Continuous improvement and periodic reassessment
These measures help reduce long-term risks, improve safety, and maintain productivity across your operations.
Our vibration assessments evaluate the potential impact of vibration on both structures and occupants. We consider the vibration source, intensity, proximity to sensitive receptors, and structural vulnerability.
Following thorough analysis and modelling, we produce a detailed report with findings, compliance status, and mitigation recommendations. These might include changes in equipment, damping materials, or revised working practices. Where needed, we also implement real-time monitoring solutions to track vibration throughout the project lifecycle.
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A vibration assessment is a technical evaluation that measures and analyses vibration levels produced by activities such as construction, transport, or machinery. It helps identify potential impacts on buildings, equipment, or people, and is used to ensure compliance with standards like BS 6472 and BS 5228.
Our vibration assessments generally involve:
A site visit and review of relevant activities/equipment
Measurement or modelling of vibration levels
Analysis against regulatory thresholds
A detailed report with findings, risks, and control recommendations
Optional continuous monitoring for dynamic sites
You may need a vibration assessment when:
Submitting a planning application near roads, railways, or industrial areas
Carrying out construction close to existing structures or sensitive sites
Using vibrating machinery that may pose a health risk to workers
Needing ongoing monitoring for long-term or high-risk projects
In the UK, vibration exposure is regulated under:
BS 5228 – for construction-related vibration
BS 6472 – for environmental impact on buildings and occupants
Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 – for hand-arm and whole-body vibration affecting workers
Gradwell Group ensures that all assessments meet these regulatory standards.
Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) affects individuals who use vibrating tools or machinery. Prolonged exposure can cause health conditions like HAV Syndrome (HAVS).
Environmental or ground-borne vibration affects structures or the comfort of building occupants, often due to external activities like demolition, piling, or traffic.