Is $25,000 to soundproof three bedrooms by decoupling the ceiling from the joists a fair price?
Project Details
Moved into a 125-year-old first-floor condo and experienced significant footfall noise from upstairs neighbors. Decided to DIY the soundproofing project after receiving high professional quotes and found it resulted in an 80-90% improvement in noise reduction.
Quote Details
Professional soundproofing for three bedrooms to mitigate footfall noise. - Decouple ceiling from joists - Install mineral wool insulation - Install mass loaded vinyl - Install isolation clips and furring channels - Install two layers of drywall and plaster
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Category
Insulation
Price
$25,000
Quote Date
April 14, 2026
Year Built
1899
Insulation Type
Batt
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