Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging Surveys
Thermal imaging shows what surfaces hide: temperature differences caused by escaping water, missing insulation, air leaks and wet assemblies. It is fast, non-contact, and strongest when paired with moisture readings and acoustic confirmation.
Symptoms we're called for
- Stains or soft drywall with no obvious source
- Inconsistent room temperatures and unexplained cold zones
- Moisture that returns after drying or painting
- A ceiling or wall that feels cool or damp to the touch
Property types
- Homes, condos and townhouses
- Strata common property and parkades
- Commercial and institutional buildings
- Envelope, roof and below-grade assemblies
Methods used
- Infrared scanning under controlled temperature conditions
- Moisture metering to confirm thermal anomalies as wet, not just cool
- Acoustic follow-up on plumbing where the anomaly aligns with a pipe route
- Comparative scans before and after mitigation
Limitations, stated plainly
- Thermal anomalies are clues, not proof: every finding is confirmed with a second method
- Scan quality depends on temperature differential and surface conditions
- Concealed cavities may need a small access point to verify
What you receive
- Annotated thermal images with temperature references
- Moisture readings taken at each anomaly
- A written interpretation separating confirmed findings from areas to monitor
- Next-step recommendations by trade
Next steps
- Confirm the source with the recommended follow-up method
- Give findings to the repair trade before opening finishes
- Re-scan after repair to verify the anomaly has resolved