The Power of Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections

Discover Hidden Issues with Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging, also known as infrared home inspection, employs a specialized infrared camera to detect temperature variations across surfaces. This advanced technique allows inspectors to uncover hidden issues that are not visible to the naked eye and would typically go undetected in a regular home inspection. Proper training and certification are essential for using this equipment and accurately interpreting the data.

Early Detection Saves Money

At Frontline Property Inspections, we excel at detecting problems early, making repairs more affordable. By identifying issues before they become visible, we can save homeowners costly repairs. Here's how thermal imaging assists in identifying various problems:

1. Moisture Problems

Thermal imaging is particularly effective in detecting moisture-related issues, such as plumbing leaks, roof leaks, and moisture intrusion in foundations. Early detection of these problems can prevent significant damage.

2. Fire Hazards

Thermal imaging can identify overheating in electrical panels and components, as well as hot spots that indicate potential fire risks. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial for home safety.

3. Energy Loss

An inefficient home can be a financial burden. Thermal imaging helps identify poor or missing insulation, construction defects, and design flaws. We inspect walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, attics, and more to identify energy loss. We also check for issues with radiant heating systems, ensuring your home is not wasting energy.

Preventing Costly Energy Loss

Energy inefficiency leads to continuous expenses. Thermal imaging helps pinpoint areas where your home is losing energy, enabling you to make necessary improvements and save on energy bills.

Tackling Moisture Issues

Thermal imaging is highly effective for detecting moisture problems. We can identify thermal evidence of moisture intrusion from roofs, basements, and plumbing leaks before they become visible. To confirm our findings, we use a moisture meter, as thermal imaging alone does not directly detect moisture.

Identifying Hot Spots and Fire Hazards

Thermal imaging is excellent for identifying hot spots in a home, which may indicate:

• Electrical issues
• Insulation deficiencies
• Overheating pipes

Hot spots can pose fire risks, so they need immediate attention. Electrical issues, in particular, may signify wiring problems or overloaded components, which are major fire hazards.

Frontline Property Inspections offers thermal (infrared) imaging for home inspections throughout the St. Louis Metro Area and surrounding regions in Missouri and Illinois.