COMPLETE ODOUR SERVICES
Our team at Silsoe Odours help you assess, understand and manage odours. Whether you need to reduce odour emissions, demonstrate regulatory compliance or achieve planning permission – we can help.
We operate from our specialist, independent odour laboratory in Wrest Park and provide odour services across the UK and Ireland. The Silsoe Odours laboratory was the first in the UK to achieve UKAS accreditation for odour testing. Our team are also UKAS accredited for odour sampling and MCERT certified for stack sampling.
Understand and reduce your odour emissions
Our team of experts have decades of experience in the measurement and management of odour. We have successfully helped solve odour challenges for many clients across a wide range of sectors.
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If your business produces odour pollution, we can help. Our range of UKAS accredited services will help you understand, manage and control these odour emissions. We can also help if your business could be impacted by the emissions of others.
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Silsoe Odours is a leading independent UK odour consultancy and laboratory. Our team of technical experts has unrivalled experience in the field of odour measurement. For over twenty years, we have provided quality expertise, education and technical analysis.
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Our odour services
We offer a comprehensive range of UKAS accredited odour sampling and odour laboratory testing services.
ODOUR SAMPLING SURVEY
Our odour sampling is UKAS accredited according to BSEN13725. We provide independent scientific data relating to your odour emissions. You can use this to evaluate and control the odours from your plants and processes.
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ODOUR DISPERSION MODELLING
Dispersion modelling provides the only method of predicting the potential odour impact of a new or modified site.
We can use data from an odour sampling survey to support your odour management planning. learn more
SNIFF SURVEYS
A sniff survey – or field odour impact survey – is an independent subjective survey. It measures the impact of odours and identifies the specific odour source, or sources, where it’s not known.
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SMOKE TESTING
‘Odour-proof’ buildings and containers are often key to successful odour management. We use smoke testing to identify any leakage points. You can use this information to help you take effective remedial action.
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ODOUR TESTING
The odour laboratory at Silsoe Odours was the first in the UK to achieve UKAS accreditation. Our range of odour testing services provide the scientific data you need to differentiate odour sources and understand their impact.
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ODOUR ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR PLANNING
To ensure the success of a planning application, you must take into account the potential impact on local air quality. We conduct odour assessment surveys in line with relevant guidance to assess the possible odour impact.
learn moreODOUR STUDY DAY COURSE
Now in its fourteenth year, the Odour Study Day has been developed by leading odour professionals based on their own extensive experience. It provides clear, up-to-date guidance on the principles, concepts and methods of odour management.
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At Silsoe Odours, we deliver a comprehensive programme of odour control and management training at the Odour Study Day. For more complex requirements, we have a range of additional odour training services.
READ MOREODOUR SENSITIVITY TESTING
You can attend our UKAS accredited odour laboratory in Bedfordshire for your odour sensitivity test, which will give you your personal sensitivity to odour compared to the population average.
READ MOREOur odour management in action
Our team holds UKAS accreditations for odour sampling and odour testing. You can see them in action here. For more videos of our specialist odour consultancy team at work, take a look through our video gallery.
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Silsoe Odours is an independent, family-led business. We offer leading expertise and unrivalled dedication to both quality and service.
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Robert Sneath
Director
James Sneath
Technical Manager
Victoria Sneath
Project Manager
Joanna Hanley
Marketing Manager
Stephen Pollock
Project Manager / Laboratory Operator
Client testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
I’ve always been happy with the service provided by Silsoe Odours. They are professional, very knowledgeable and provide an experienced crew. I would be happy to recommend their services.
Neil Hannaford
2 Sisters Food Group
Silsoe Odours are a great source of expertise. They understand both my needs as an independent environmental consultant, and those of my clients. The flexibility and ease of working with Silsoe Odours is hugely valuable. I don’t hesitate to recommend their services.
Matthew Houseman
H&M Environmental Ltd
The team at Silsoe Odours are knowledgeable and friendly, and the laboratory services they provide are second-to-none. I cannot recommend them enough for their understanding of our business needs, flexibility and efficiency. Their odour specialists are also a valued source of helpful, prompt advice.
Kate Lister
Biogen
Get in Touch
Bedfordshire, UK
Building 42 Wrest Park
Silsoe BEDFORD Bedfordshire MK45 4HPPhone: 01525 860222
Email: info@silsoeodours.co.uk
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