Concierge audiology · London
Private tympanometry and hearing tests in London, by an audiologist or ENT.
A quick, painless middle-ear and hearing assessment — with same-visit ENT if anything needs specialist review.
Why patients choose us
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The right test, done properly
We match the assessment to the ear you are worried about — pressure, hearing, or both.
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Audiologist or ENT, same visit
A consultant audiologist or ENT surgeon reads and explains — no auto-printouts left on a page.
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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 private tympanometry and hearing tests cost in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
Tympanometry alone in our network: £70-£150; a full adult hearing assessment £150-£350.
| Scan type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Tympanometry only | £70–£150 | 10 min | Same visit |
| Pure-tone audiometry | £100–£220 | 30 min | Same visit |
| Full adult hearing assessment | £150–£350 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| Paediatric hearing assessment | £180–£400 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| Tinnitus assessment | £250–£500 | 60 min | Same visit |
| Full ENT + audiology package | £400–£800 | 90 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, whether an ENT surgeon is included, and whether wax removal is needed first. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
An audiogram alone doesn't tell the whole story.
Hearing thresholds are only half the picture. Middle-ear pressure, mobility of the eardrum, and speech-in-noise all matter — and each needs its own test. Matching the assessment to what you are actually noticing is the entire job.
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Feeling of pressure or fullness?
Tympanometry checks the middle ear directly — a hearing test alone will miss it.
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Struggling in noisy rooms?
A speech-in-noise test alongside the audiogram gets closer to real-life hearing.
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Want an ENT surgeon in the same visit?
We route to clinics where a consultant ENT can see you the same day if the audiogram flags anything.
The journey
From enquiry to explained result — what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to explained result — most patients leave the same visit knowing exactly what they are dealing with.
Phase 1 · Before your test
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~45-60 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Symptoms, timeline, referral or insurer if you have them.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: which test, which clinic, indicative price. If a test is not the right step, we say so.
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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 quick check
The audiologist inspects the ear canal for wax before testing. Wax may be removed first if it blocks the view.
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On the day
The assessment
Tympanometry takes about ten minutes; a full hearing assessment 45-60 minutes in a sound-treated booth.
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On the day
Straight home
No recovery time. Drive, eat and work as normal.
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After
Results and next steps
Audiogram and tympanogram explained the same visit, with an ENT surgeon available if anything needs surgical review.
Typical end-to-end: 1-2 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
Find the test that matches your symptom.
Ear symptoms vary widely — from a blocked feeling to sudden loss. These are the questions we are asked to answer most.
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Otitis media with effusion
Detects glue ear — fluid behind the eardrum, common in children and after colds.
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Tympanic membrane perforation
Confirms a hole in the eardrum and how it affects hearing.
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Otosclerosis
Suggests stiffening of the middle-ear bones, a treatable cause of hearing loss.
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Eustachian tube dysfunction
Explains the blocked, popping or pressure feeling that will not settle.
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Hearing loss assessment
Characterises hearing loss as conductive, sensorineural or mixed — and by how much.
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Tinnitus work-up
Pitch and loudness matching, plus an audiogram to look for an underlying cause.
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Vertigo work-up
Rules the middle ear in or out as a contributor to dizziness and imbalance.
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Red flag: sudden hearing loss
Sudden one-sided hearing loss is an emergency — we arrange same-day ENT.
Hearing tests
Not all hearing tests are the same.
What each option on your referral is actually for.
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Tympanometry
A quick pressure test of the middle ear — objective, painless, ten minutes.
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Pure-tone audiometry
The classic beep-in-headphones test that maps your hearing threshold at each frequency.
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Full adult hearing assessment
Otoscopy, tympanometry, audiometry and speech-in-noise, with an audiologist explaining it all.
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Paediatric hearing assessment
Age-appropriate testing by a specialist paediatric audiologist, in a child-friendly booth.
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Tinnitus assessment
A structured work-up of ringing, buzzing or hissing sounds, and what can be done about them.
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Vestibular assessment
Balance testing when dizziness may have an inner-ear cause.
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Occupational hearing screen
Compliance-grade screening for noise-exposed workers and pre-employment checks.
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Full ENT + audiology package
Consultant ENT surgeon plus full audiology in a single visit, with a plan by the end.
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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HCPC-registered audiologists
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Consultant ENT surgeon available same visit if indicated
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Calibrated equipment in sound-treated rooms
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Direct pathway to hearing aids or ENT surgery when needed
Safety and eligibility
One of the gentlest tests in medicine.
Tympanometry is painless and takes ten minutes. The practical points are wax, timing after a cold — and knowing when a symptom is an emergency.
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Sudden hearing loss is an emergency
One-sided hearing loss coming on over hours or a day needs same-day ENT. Tell us and we prioritise.
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A painless test
Tympanometry uses a soft rubber tip and a puff of air. No needles, no discomfort.
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A warm room helps
The ear canal opens up when you are warm — cold ears can give a slightly odd tympanogram.
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Earwax may need removing first
If wax blocks the canal, testing is unreliable. We can arrange safe microsuction removal first.
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Children need a specialist
Child assessment needs a specialist paediatric audiologist, not just an adult clinic squeezing them in.
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Recent colds affect results
Blocked eustachian tubes from a cold or flight can skew tympanometry — we retest later if needed.
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Tinnitus takes longer
A tinnitus assessment is a full hour — pitch matching, loudness matching and counselling all matter.
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Hearing aids are not rushed
A good aid needs time to fit and fine-tune. We route to clinics that will not sell you the first thing on the shelf.
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A normal audiogram is not everything
A normal audiogram does not rule out auditory processing issues — tell us if you struggle in noise.
Reading your report
An audiogram can look intimidating. It isn't.
Whether tympanometry alone or a full hearing assessment, the report keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
A normal audiogram does not always match how you feel — tell us how you cope in noise.
If you would like us to talk you through your report before any follow-up, just ask.
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Your details and the question
Your details, which tests were done, and the symptoms behind them.
- 02 Technique
Which tests were performed
Otoscopy, tympanometry, pure-tone audiometry, speech testing — each answers a different question.
- 03 Findings
The audiogram and tympanogram
Your hearing thresholds at each frequency, and middle-ear pressure and compliance for each ear.
- 04 Impression
The conclusion: read this first
Normal, conductive, sensorineural or mixed loss — and the next step, whether that is watchful waiting, hearing aids or ENT review.
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 tympanometry and hearing tests.
Quick answers on cost, referrals, children, wax, tinnitus and when to see a GP urgently.
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What does tympanometry measure?
It measures how well your eardrum moves as air pressure changes in the ear canal, and how well the middle ear is functioning. It picks up fluid, a perforation, stiffness of the middle-ear bones and eustachian tube problems — objectively, in about ten minutes.
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How is tympanometry different from a hearing test?
Tympanometry checks the middle ear. Pure-tone audiometry checks your hearing thresholds. They answer different questions, and most patients benefit from both — which is why a full hearing assessment includes them together.
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How much does tympanometry cost privately in London?
Tympanometry alone is typically £70-£150. Paired with a full hearing assessment it is £150-£350. A tinnitus work-up is £250-£500. We come back with a firm figure within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No. Audiology accepts self-referral. If the pattern of your symptoms suggests an ENT surgeon should see you the same visit, we route you to a clinic where that is possible.
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Is a child hearing test different from an adult one?
Yes. Children need a specialist paediatric audiologist using age-appropriate techniques — play audiometry, visual reinforcement, or standard audiometry depending on age. We only route children to clinics equipped for this.
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What if I have earwax?
Wax blocking the canal makes both tympanometry and audiometry unreliable. If we see that on the day, safe microsuction removal can usually be done first so the test still happens in one visit.
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I have suddenly lost hearing in one ear — what do I do?
Treat it as an emergency. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss needs ENT assessment the same day, because early steroid treatment can protect your hearing. Tell us and we prioritise.
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Will I need hearing aids?
Only if the audiogram and your day-to-day symptoms point that way. We route to clinics that fit properly and are not commission-driven. Nothing is decided on a first visit.
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Can you assess tinnitus?
Yes. A proper tinnitus assessment is a full hour and includes an audiogram, pitch and loudness matching, and a plan — sound therapy, aids, or ENT review if a cause is suspected.
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When should I see a GP urgently instead?
Sudden hearing loss, sudden severe vertigo, facial weakness, a discharging ear with fever, or hearing loss after a head injury — all need same-day medical review, not a routine audiology appointment.
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