Changing a leasehold flat’s floor finish from carpet to a hard surface, such as engineered wood or solid timber is a common upgrade — and one that routinely triggers lease…

Unlock your property’s true energy-saving potential with a professional Thermographic Survey/Thermal Imaging Survey. Whether you want to cut bills, increase home comfort, or meet modern energy standards, a thermal imaging…

Introduction In an era where energy efficiency has become a critical focus for both households and businesses, understanding how to effectively manage heating and cooling costs is imperative. One of…

For us to get the most accurate results from a thermal imaging survey for our clients, we need to consider several environmental factors, as good environmental conditions are required for…

Introduction Thermal imaging surveys are becoming increasingly recognised as an effective methodology for enhancing health and safety in large commercial buildings. These surveys utilise specialised cameras that detect infrared radiation…

Why Choose APT for your Thermal Imaging Survey? For starters, we have extensive experience in infrared inspections across various sectors, including engineering, construction, maintenance, and management. Our services span the…

The importance of Automatic Opening Ventilation (AOV) in high-rise developments one of the most important parts of the building fire safety strategy. It’s important that smoke shafts are sufficiently airtight…

Thermal imaging is one of the best types of surveys for building maintenance and diagnostics. Imagine discovering a potential issue in your building at the eleventh hour, such as ussies…

Thermal imaging inspections can be a great way to save money on long term building maintenance and energy costs! By employing these innovative techniques, property owners can uncover hidden inefficiencies, leading to…

The preconstruction sound testing methodology involves several steps to ensure accurate results. Here’s a general guide for sound testing floors in flats: Preconstruction sound testing methodology Planning the preconstruction test:…

The pre and post Construction sound testing of floors in apartments that are under going floor upgrades, is an important part of ensuring that party floor meets the required sound…

Thermal imaging inspections are a valuable tool during estate purchasing, providing detailed insights that go far beyond what the naked eye can see. By leveraging advanced technology, thermal imaging surveys…

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,…

Thermal imaging can help reduce the need for working at height, which is one of the highest risk activities in many industries. Work at height is the biggest single cause…

Building defects can easily be located with thermal imaging surveys.  Thermal imaging allows for non-invasive inspections on all types of commercial buildings and is a valuable tool for aiding restoration…

Which Building Reg’s cover Sound Insulation Testing? So, which billings reg’s cover sound insulation testing in the UK? Approved Document E or Part E of the Building Regulations as its…

So, how do you go about choosing a good sound testing company. Sound insulation testing is a critical aspect of building construction and design. It ensures that your building meets…

So, what is sound testing for dwellings? well, its a common question we get asked my many customers. To summarise Sound insulation testing is a process that checks if a…

The importance of identifying electrical hot spots during infrared inspections cannot be overstated. Thermal imaging has been used in electrical system inspections since this technology was unveiled more than forty…

There are many issues that can be identified during infrared inspections on electrical systems, they are as follows: Electrical Hot Spots: Areas that are significantly hotter than their surroundings, indicating…

There are many items to consider when preparing for an electrical infrared inspection. The following article helps to explain how we (and our clients) need to prepare for a electrical…

The terminology used in the thermal imaging in building electrical systems can be quite extensive. To try and help we have written the following Electrical Thermal Imaging Glossary of Terms…

Many building managers may not be aware that an annual electrical thermal imaging survey is usually required to their buildings electrical systems, to comply with their insurance obligations. If the…

As the world shifts toward sustainable practices, the importance of energy-efficient buildings cannot be overstated, that’s where the Air Tightness Testing for Historic Buildings comes into its own. While new constructions…