Thermal Scanning
Thermal scanning literally changed the way that homes can be inspected. The images below show just some of the many hidden issues we can find while using a thermal imaging camera with your inspection. We've used this technology since 2004 - and we include this service with every inspection, free-of-charge! We do this because we know how essential this tool can be.
Locate hidden leaks
Water leaks may be present, even if there are not water stains on the ceilings (some fixtures may not have had regular use). We run the water everywhere for an extended period of time - and then use IR to see if wetness is present.
Wetness was detected with IR - after running the bathtub - above this location.
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There is no way to detect this without the use of infrared.
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Hidden rodent activity
This home had no visual evidence of rodent activity - until the walls were viewed with infrared.
The dark areas shown in the infrared image are tunnels in the insulation, which were made by mice. More tunnels were found at other areas of the basement - and entrance points were located in the garage. This suggested that the problem was active.
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Locate radiant floor heat
Radiant electric, or hot water floor heat can be visually inspected when using infrared.
Infrared shows exactly where the heating coils are located. This allows us to verify that all portions are working properly - and determine whether any portions were improperly located (i.e. below cabinets / toilets / etc.).
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Radiant Floor Heat..Continued
Radiant electric floor heat should not be located too close to the wax seals below toilets (inadequate clearance can lead to leakage).
No concerns were identified in this location.
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Water Temperature
The hot water output is monitored during your inspection.
Lack of hot water output can indicate a problem with the water heater and / or water softener. The water temp at this home was excessive, but ran out prematurely, indicating a problem.
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Hidden wetness on ceiling
This second floor bedroom ceiling looked normal to the naked eye - and there was no reason to suspect a problem. The entire home had been recently renovated - and the roof was recently installed.
Infrared revealed dark areas on the ceiling, which were confirmed to be wet. No obvious evidence of this leakage was visible from the attic, but this clearly indicates that leakage through the roof was occurring.
