Examples of infrared inspection applications:

Detect Plumbing Issues.
Blockages in pipes may be quickly located using infrared; enabling immediate response if required. The use of this non-destructive technology provides for proactive action to be taken, before the problem worsens.
Termite Nest Discovery.
Infrared cameras in building inspections can even be used for rodent and pest discovery, as their lairs emit heat greater than the surrounding area. A great method to identify yet another hidden problem area when looking to purchase, lease or invest in a building.
Locate HVAC Problem Areas or Heat Loss.
Loose, ill-fitting or disconnected heating, ventilation and cooling system fittings can lead to moisture issues and poor building airflow, as well as wasted energy and money. Early detection and correction of these issues using infrared technology should be priority.
Check energy efficiency.
Locate and address heating and cooling losses in residential, commercial and industrial buildings with ease and pinpoint accuracy, enabling not only repairs and adjustments to be made, but accurately verified after the fact.
Quickly locate areas of cost savings.
Many commercial and industrial organizations can easily locate and address ways to save money on energy cost through infrared analysis.
Verify proper systems operation.
Infrared Inspection may be used to inspect and verify heating and cooling systems - for example to ensure the proper operation of radiant heating pipes located in the flooring to check for crimps in tubing and post-installation validation concerns.
Locate electrical problems.
Issues with electrical connections, wiring or other system components are clearly highlighted as "hot spots" with infrared imagery - making them easy to locate and repair part of an ongoing restoration project or building addition.
Quickly diagnose building conditions.
Buildings may be quickly and thoroughly scanned via infrared, identifying problem areas that can't be seen by the naked eye - ensuring the integrity of both structural and environmental systems for building inspection, repair verification and insurance purposes.
Easy non-invasive/non-destructive testing.
Facilitate repairs quickly, easily and safely as infrared minimizes the need for building disassembly - for minimal repair time, labor costs and distrubance of habitants, as well as verification of a job well done.

A leaking wax toilet seal and the water damage in the ceiling.

Click here: Thermal image gallery. for more examples of thermal imaging.

What are the benefits of a thermal image inspection with my home inspection

Thermal imaging is an advanced, non-destructive inspection technology. With this technology, we can see beyond the spectrum of "natural light" (the light that bounces off all objects we can see with the naked eye) and see the temperature variances of surfaces. We have included this technology in the building inspection industry providing an unequaled service very few home inspectors have yet to offer. This technology will take your Nook 'n' Cranny home inspection to the next level.  

What is Infrared?

In the EM (ElectroMagnetic) light scale Below; we can see that infrared begins where visible light stops. The visible red colours graduate into the infrared spectrum, which is the infrared energy reflected from the surface of an object. We can also see that IR is nowhere near the X-ray spectrum, so IR is not like an X-ray.

Thermal image inspection fees:

Thermal imaging services for building evaluation or single problem resolution: $139.00/hour, 2 hr minimum.

Additional mileage and travel time may apply outside a 50 KM radius from Hamilton city centre.

Providing thermal image inspections in Ancaster, Burlington, Dundas, Hamilton, Oakville and the Golden Horseshoe.