Thermal imaging inspections are a valuable tool during estate purchasing, providing detailed insights that go far beyond what the naked eye can see. Here’s a deeper look at how they work and their benefits for surveyors for building acquisition:
- The latest Infrared Technology: Thermal imaging uses infrared cameras to detect temperature variations on surfaces. These cameras capture heat signatures, which are then translated into images showing different colours based on temperature differences. We only use the high quality thermal imagining cameras with high resolution and sensitivity.
- Inspect buildings for hidden issues: Our thermographers typically scan various parts of the building, including walls, ceilings, floors, electrical systems, plumbing, and insulation. The images produced can reveal hidden issues that might not be visible during a standard visual inspection.
What issues can be found during thermal imaging.
There are literally hundreds of different issues that can be found during our thermal imaging inspections, here are just a few of the most common:
- Water Leaks and Moisture: Thermal imaging can detect water leaks in walls, ceilings, and floors by identifying cooler areas where moisture is present. This helps clients to negotiate a lower price on the property, so robust repairs can be undertaken whilst keeping costs to a minimum.
- Insulation Gaps in the Building Fabric: It can highlight areas where insulation is missing or inadequate in walls, roof or floors, so repairs can be made, which helps to improve the buildings overall energy efficiency.
- Electrical Issues: Overheating electrical components can be identified, preventing potential fire hazards and/or downtime to critical infrastructure.
- Structural Defects: It can reveal structural issues such as missing insulation or hidden cracks within the building envelope.
Overall, thermal imaging provides a comprehensive and detailed inspection, giving property buyers peace of mind and confidence in their purchase decision.
Our thermal imaging surveys can save you money!
If you would like to proceed with a thermal imaging survey to your building, you are in safe hands. Our high specification utilised in these inspections which surpasses those required by BREEAM, our thermographers are Level 3 certified, which is the highest accreditation available. We also utilise large format FLIR thermal imaging cameras.
It’s worth noting that our thermal imaging services include the following:
- Level 3 thermographic certification
- Level 3 qualified electrical thermographers
- Large format FLIR cameras with 45-degree lenses
- A detailed report which includes thermal indexing formula for fault diagnosis, qualification, and severity grading.
If you need a thermal survey to a commercial property, please let us know and we will book in the first available date for you.
If you have any further questions in regard to the above, please don’t hesitate to call Darren on 07775 623464.