soundproofing a flat

[mildwin]

is there any way to soundproof a flat to reduce noise (music, tv, etc) from the flat above? if so, is there a cheap, quick & easy way

[carlton23]

Yeah, go tell em to `SHADDUP THE FLAMIN RACKET`

[123everton]

Kingspan

[theonlyone]

report it to the enviroment dept of your local council
you then keep a diary , and the council will then sort
it out ....we had a pop group 2 doors from us , it drove
us mad , but the council did sort it out , and then it started
again , so they were threatened with having the musical instruments
consficated ...and since then peace and quiet !!! Go for it don't be bullied
as other people where you live might be suffering as you are .Good Luck .

[ickleseamus]

nearly impossible to fully sound proof as noise will come through walls, windows, doors, floors and ceilings it can be done but costly.
cheaper to ask nicely with a baseball bat

[ethandron]

my son suffered from noise from an adjoining flat, and after putting up with it for a while, he eventually went and knocked and very politely asked them to turn the music/tv down as it was causing him and other neighbours a problem. although they apologised and turned it down, he had to go back 2 or 3 times until they finally seemed to get the message that living in flats you have to be very sensitive to noise nuisance, and he's not had any bother since. if you read up about how to handle these situations, it recommends that you go and knock at a time when there's no actual noise happening and you're not seething, so you can have non-agressive conversation about it. and be polite but firm at all times.
if you have a residents committee, get involved with them. if the noise has been a nuisance to you, chances are someone else has heard it too. a letter put through the door reminding all tennant about noise nuisance 'from the residents committee' has a bit more clout than one person.
it wasn't a pop group though, just a couple of lads who hadn't even thought about anyone else being affected by their music/tv.

[buildersmate]

There is no simple way of doing this by using materials. Kingspan insulation is for heat, not noise. Sound-deadening materials do exist but not cheap and difficult in the ceiling above.

[AlBags]

Bricks & Mortar, Double and triple-glazig are about the only answer.
None of those insulating boards will make much difference. My neighbor has tried it (Not because of me, I should add!)