​Infrared imaging is a tool that allows the home inspector to discover issues about your home that you may not see with the naked eye. IR imaging uses the invisible heat energy emitted from objects and systems in the home and allows us to measure it. IR imaging assists the home inspector in finding and diagnosing issues such as:

• moisture intrusion that could lead to mold
• unknown plumbing leaks
• hidden roof leaks, before they cause serious damage
• overheated equipment
• electrical faults before they cause a fire
• overloaded and undersized circuits
• circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement
• missing, damaged, and/or wet insulation
• heat loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, water
• structural defects
• energy loss and efficiency
• dangerous flue leaks

These are just some of the issues IR imaging can find.  We INCLUDE IR imaging in every inspection at no extra charge.  The picture below shows on the left what the human eye can see.  The image on the right reveals through IR imaging a leaking water pipe.  In this case, the wall was freshly painted and showed no signs of damage.  After this IR photo was taken, the owner had to tear down the wall and repair the piping. 

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