Concierge audiology · London
Private hearing test in London, performed by a registered audiologist.
A full diagnostic audiogram performed in a sound-treated booth, with tympanometry and speech-in-noise where clinically useful. ENT consultant review the same day if a medical issue is suspected.
Why patients choose us
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The right test for your symptoms
We match you to a full diagnostic audiogram, tympanometry or speech-in-noise depending on why you are testing.
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Read by a registered audiologist or ENT consultant
Every audiogram is interpreted by a HCPC/RCCP-registered audiologist, with ENT consultant review when a medical cause is suspected.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private hearing test costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
Full diagnostic audiogram in our network: £80-£180; with ENT consultant review £250-£500.
| Test type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Full diagnostic audiogram | £80–£180 | 30–45 min | Same visit |
| Audiogram + ENT consultant review | £250–£500 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| Tympanometry (middle-ear pressure) | £45–£120 | 10–15 min | Same visit |
| Speech-in-noise test | £80–£180 | 15–20 min | Same visit |
| Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) | £80–£180 | 15–20 min | Same visit |
| Hearing-aid assessment & fitting | Quoted case by case | 60–90 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, whether tympanometry or speech-in-noise are added, and whether an ENT consultant review is included. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Hearing loss creeps up years before you notice.
Most people delay a hearing test for a decade after the first sign. An audiogram gives you the actual numbers, and shows whether hearing aids, ENT review or watchful waiting is the right next step.
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Struggling in restaurants?
Difficulty following speech in noise is often the first sign - speech-in-noise testing quantifies it.
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Ringing that will not settle?
Tinnitus almost always sits with a hearing pattern - an audiogram guides what to do about both.
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Sudden change in one ear?
Loss over hours or days is a medical urgency - do not wait, ENT review within 72 hours matters.
The journey
From enquiry to report - what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to explained result - often within three working days.
Phase 1 · Before your test
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~45 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us your symptoms
A short, confidential form. Gradual loss, tinnitus, muffled voices, noise exposure, sudden change - whatever is happening.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: audiogram alone or with tympanometry, ENT review if a medical cause is likely, indicative price and clinic.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Often same or next day, including evenings and Saturdays. Insurer pre-authorisation handled.
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On the day
Arrival and otoscopy
The audiologist checks your ear canals first. If wax is blocking the view, microsuction is offered so the audiogram is accurate.
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On the day
The audiogram
You sit in a sound-treated booth wearing headphones. You press a button when you hear each tone. Painless, no injection, 20-30 minutes.
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On the day
Discussion and next steps
The audiologist walks you through the audiogram there and then, and arranges ENT review the same day if needed.
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After
Report and onward care
Full written report within 24-72 hours with air- and bone-conduction thresholds, tympanogram, and clear guidance on hearing-aid candidacy or ENT follow-up.
Typical end-to-end: 2-3 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
What a hearing test can actually tell you.
Audiometry answers a specific set of questions - these are the ones patients bring in most often.
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Gradual hearing loss
The classic reason for an audiogram - a slow, symmetrical drop in the high frequencies.
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Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing)
Almost always paired with an audiogram to look for an underlying hearing pattern.
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Muffled voices in company
Speech-in-noise testing shows the practical impact even when tones look near-normal.
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Noise-exposed history
A characteristic 4 kHz notch tells us how much damage a lifetime of noise has done.
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Age-related loss (presbycusis)
Symmetrical high-frequency loss that responds well to modern hearing aids.
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Wax build-up
Microsuction clears the canal so the audiogram measures your true hearing, not the plug.
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Sudden hearing loss
Loss over hours or days is a medical urgency - audiogram plus same-day ENT review.
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Red flags
Sudden unilateral loss, severe vertigo or facial weakness - contact 999 or same-day ENT, not a routine test.
Test types
Not all hearing tests are the same.
What each option on your referral is actually for.
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Pure-tone audiogram
The core test - air- and bone-conduction thresholds at each frequency, one ear at a time.
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Tympanometry
Measures middle-ear pressure and eardrum movement - detects fluid, glue ear and Eustachian tube dysfunction.
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Speech-in-noise test
Shows how well you understand speech against background noise - closer to real-world listening.
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OAE (otoacoustic emissions)
Tests inner-ear hair-cell function without needing you to respond - useful in noise damage and paediatrics.
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Occupational hearing screen
Baseline and surveillance audiograms for noise-exposed workers, with company reports where required.
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Paediatric hearing assessment
Age-appropriate testing by an audiologist with paediatric experience, from infants through school age.
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Hearing-aid trial & fitting
Full assessment, real-ear measurement, and trial of open- or in-ear hearing aids from major manufacturers.
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ENT consultant review
Same-visit ENT opinion when a medical cause is suspected - sudden loss, asymmetry, vertigo, discharge.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly - introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinic in our network.
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CQC-registered clinics with a current good or outstanding rating
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Audiologists registered with the HCPC and RCCP
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ENT consultants on hand where medical review is needed
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Sound-treated booths calibrated to BSA standards for accurate audiograms
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Hearing-aid dispensing by qualified fitters, using real-ear measurement
Safety and eligibility
One of the safest tests in medicine.
Audiometry is non-invasive, painless and safe in pregnancy. The practical points are wax, recent loud-noise exposure, and knowing when sudden loss needs urgent care.
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Non-invasive
Headphones and a soft ear tip. Nothing sharp, no injection, no radiation.
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Painless
You listen to tones and press a button. The loudest sounds are set to a comfortable level.
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Wax may need clearing first
A blocked canal makes the audiogram inaccurate - microsuction is offered on the same visit if needed.
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No medication interference
You do not need to stop any medication or fast before the test.
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Safe in pregnancy
Audiograms and tympanometry are safe at any stage of pregnancy.
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Paediatric-experienced audiologist
Children need age-appropriate techniques - we book you with an audiologist trained in paediatrics.
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Recent loud-noise exposure
A concert or shooting range in the last 24 hours can cause a temporary threshold shift - wait a day for a true result.
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Sudden hearing loss is an emergency
Loss over hours or days needs treatment within 72 hours - do not wait for a routine appointment.
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Occupational testing
If this is for work under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, tell us so the report meets employer requirements.
Reading your report
An audiogram looks technical. It isn’t.
Every hearing test report keeps to the same four parts, whatever tests were done.
A quiet reminder
A low audiogram is a signal, not a sentence - most hearing loss is manageable.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.
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Your details and presenting symptoms
Your details, why the test was requested, and the symptoms you described on the day.
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Which tests were done
Pure-tone audiogram, tympanometry, speech-in-noise or OAE - and any masking used.
- 03 Findings
Audiogram thresholds and tympanogram
Air- and bone-conduction thresholds by frequency, symmetry between ears, and the tympanogram type.
- 04 Impression
The conclusion: read this first
Normal, mild, moderate, severe or profound; conductive vs sensorineural; and whether hearing aids or ENT review are the right next step.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about hearing tests.
Quick answers on cost, referrals, tinnitus, sudden loss, hearing aids and children.
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What does a private hearing test involve?
You sit in a sound-treated booth wearing headphones and press a button when you hear each tone. The audiologist tests each ear at a range of frequencies, then usually adds tympanometry to check the middle ear. The full session takes 30-45 minutes and is painless.
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How much does a private hearing test cost in London?
A full diagnostic audiogram is typically £80-£180. Adding an ENT consultant review takes it to £250-£500, and tympanometry alone is £45-£120. We confirm a firm figure within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No. Self-referral is standard for audiograms - you do not need a GP letter. If the audiogram suggests a medical cause we arrange ENT consultant review, usually the same visit.
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How does hearing change with age?
Most people lose the high frequencies gradually from their 50s - this is called presbycusis. It affects understanding of consonants and speech in noise more than loudness. Modern hearing aids handle this pattern very well.
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I have tinnitus - do I still need an audiogram?
Yes. Tinnitus almost always comes with some degree of hearing loss, even when your hearing feels normal. The audiogram guides whether treatment, hearing aids or ENT review is the right next step.
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When do hearing aids help?
Hearing aids help most people with mild to severe sensorineural loss, particularly when speech in noise is the main problem. If your audiogram shows this pattern, a trial is usually the fastest route to knowing whether they suit you.
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Sudden hearing loss - is it an emergency?
Yes. Sudden sensorineural loss over hours or a few days is a medical urgency - steroid treatment within 72 hours gives the best chance of recovery. Do not wait for a routine appointment - contact us for same-day ENT or use A&E.
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What about wax removal?
A blocked canal makes the audiogram inaccurate. If otoscopy shows wax on the day, microsuction is offered before the test so we measure your true hearing.
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Is a hearing test covered by insurance?
Most major UK insurers cover diagnostic audiograms when there is a clinical reason - tinnitus, hearing change, sudden loss. Hearing aids are usually not covered. We confirm with your insurer before booking.
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How young can children have a hearing test?
Age-appropriate testing is possible from birth - OAE and behavioural techniques for infants, play audiometry from around 2-3, and standard audiograms from school age. We book you with an audiologist who has paediatric experience.