How a Thermal Imaging Survey Can Keep Your Clients Warm

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Keeping a property warm is an energy-intensive task and when thermal insulation fails, heat leaks can occur. Thermal imaging can identify these points of failure in walls and roofs that are difficult to detect by eye. When combined with a healthy home inspection, this can help your clients keep their homes warmer while also saving on energy bills and reducing their impact on the environment.

A home thermal imaging survey should be carried out on a non-windy day as wind can interfere with the results. It should also be conducted in the evening when solar influence is minimal – this minimises any potential interference from the sun’s warmth.

Thermographic surveys can be used to identify a variety of issues in buildings and property including areas of heat loss, gaps in wall and roof insulation, pest intrusion, mould growth, electrical faults, leaking showers and more. This makes it an important tool in the arsenal of a professional home inspector.

Thermal Imaging Surveys: Applications for Homeowners and Businesses

It’s worth noting that IR cannot detect water leaks or mold from a single image, but it can help pinpoint areas of higher concentration and indicate potential problems if further investigation is required. However, if you’re not familiar with interpreting thermal images correctly, it’s easy to over-interpret and unduly alarm your clients. As such, it’s advisable to offer a re-inspection (for a fee) after any repair work has been undertaken to verify that the issue has been resolved. This will add value to your reports and encourage referrals from satisfied customers.

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