Thermal Imaging

What is Infrared?

Thermography and Infrared Light

Infrared light or thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to "see" and "measure" thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it's the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared. Unlike some of the other more costly and sometimes destructive methods, thermal imaging (IR) is fast, cost effective, non-destructive, and is captured and saved in a report (images/pictures). No need to take our opinion for it, you will see it for yourselves. thermal imaging will help detect problems before they can become serious and costly issues.

Industry and corporations have for many years realized the benefits of thermal imaging in maintenance and preventive maintenance for their structural, electrical and mechanical needs.

Now homeowners and property owners can benefit from this advanced technology at very affordable rates.

How is it used in the inspection application

Moisture intrusion in living room ceiling

Since 2005 we have been providing thermal imaging to everyone (homeowners, investors, property condition assessment companies, real estate companies, home builders, and renovators). No technology could be so beneficial to so many at such affordable rates.

Thermal imaging will help you make better choices when buying a property, get top dollar when you sell, cut energy cost, and saves on renovation projects. Thermal Imaging will help detect insulations deficiencies, moisture/mould concern, trace water infiltration, pinpoint energy loss, and much more. We can help you save money and time, with the right information make better choices, and have healthier indoor air quality. It allows the inspector to see the objects in a different light, it shows the thermal radiation or the hot and cold of different things, these items compared can help to show air breach's in the framing, window and door installations, it can show missing or lack of installation in walls, ceilings, floors, it can help in ensuring the in-floor heating system is layed out correctly and is running efficiently.

Selling

Maximize the potential sale price and repair or replace any items before a buyer wants you to drop your price unfairly. Know what is needed to be done and where before your home goes on the market. Get a detailed infrared diagnostic survey performed and have a visual document to help schedule those needed repairs. You can even get a before and after diagnostic survey performed to show prospective buyers that you are selling a well cared for quality home.

Buying Pre-Owned

If you are looking at buying a pre-owned home we recommend that you have a thermal diagnostic service performed on the property if one is not being provided by the sellers. You want to have at your finger tips all possible relevant information that will help you make an informed choice concerning the property. You are spending a great deal of money to purchase a property so give yourself the edge, the thermal imaging edge. A thermal diagnostic report can also be included with your home inspection.

Buying New
When you are looking at buying a new home you should ask the seller for a copy of the infrared thermal diagnostic survey. Not all homes are created equal. Make sure you are buying a quality built home. We have all heard of the horror stories and complaints. A thermal diagnostic survey will tell you if the deficiencies within the home are major or minor.

Do you have new home warranty on your home or will it soon expire? Thermal imaging will help pinpoint deficiencies in your home so you can access your new home warranty for repairs.

Renovating
If you are considering a renovation or addition on your property you can have before, and after,  thermal imaging performed. This will help target those areas that need the attention. You may not even be aware that problems exist and the time to find out is before not after finishing major renovations. If you are having a contractor perform these renovations, your report will highlight the areas that may need special attention. Having post renovation diagnostics will show you if the work was performed properly. When people know they have to do quality work, they will do quality work.

HVAC units, both floor and roof mounted can be viewed for hot spots, ducting can be viewed to ensure proper fitting and leaks minimized, obstructions can be spotted and small sections can be replaced to ensure optimum performance of the system. Electrical panels, wiring, motors can also be tested and inspected for preventative maintenance measures,

Your Thermographer Can Check For

Sectors That Can Benefit From IR

And a lot more

We are happy to serve our clients in the following areas, Picton, Belleville, Trenton, Napanee, Kingston, Brighton, Coburg, Foxboro, Sterling, Ontario East and Central.

If you require services outside of our listed area contact us as we will travel any where in Ontario, mileage fees may occur.

Call us today at 613-813-2353 to arrange for your inspection.