How Thermal Imaging helps Surveyors on Commercial Buildings

So, how can thermal imaging help surveyors on commercial buildings? Thermal imaging can be incredibly beneficial for surveyors conducting inspections on behalf of clients looking to buy a new building, such as office and retail etc. Here are some keyways thermal imaging helps surveyors and protect new purchasers:

1. Detect Hidden Issues: Thermal imaging can reveal problems in buildings, not visible to the naked eye, such as electrical faults, water leaks, and damage to the building envelope. allows surveyors to identify potential issues early on, so their clients have a more informed overview as to the condition of the building/s.
2. Building Energy Efficiency: By identifying areas where heat is escaping through the building fabric, thermal imaging helps pinpoint insulation problems. This information can be used by the client to target repairs t the building, so it improves the energy efficiency, potentially saving the buyer a large amount of money on future energy bills.
3. Maintain Building Safety: Thermal imaging inspections can detect overheating electrical components, which could pose a fire risk. Identifying these issues early ensures that necessary repairs can be made to keep the building safe before the client takes occupancy. It can also reduce the need for working at height or within restricted access areas.
4. Non-Invasive Building Inspection: Unlike most traditional methods that require drilling holes or removing parts of walls, thermal imaging is non-invasive method of inspecting the building. This means surveyors can quickly inspect the property thoroughly, without causing any damage.
5. Pest Detection: Thermal imaging can also help detect the presence of pests by identifying their heat signatures behind walls, or within floor and ceiling voids. This can be crucial in preventing pest-related damage and/or potential health issues.
6. Negotiation Leverage with Sellers: Armed with the insights/information of potential defects from thermal imaging, buyers can negotiate a more competitive price more effectively. They can request repairs or adjustments to the sale price based on the documented issues contained within the thermal imaging inspection report.

Overall, thermal imaging provides a comprehensive and detailed inspection, ensuring that buyers can make a more informed decision about their potential new building purchase.

We help surveyors with thermal imaging surveys

We have helped hundreds of surveying companies with thermal imaging across London and the South East. All our surveys include the following:

• Level 3 thermographic certification
• Level 3 qualified electrical thermographers
• Large format FLIR cameras with 45-degree lenses
• A detailed and comprehensive thermal imaging survey

If you have any further questions in regard to the above, please don’t hesitate to call me Darren direct on: 07775 623464; or email us at info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk