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Our inspections are non-invasive and non-destructive, which means we won’t cause any damage to your property during the inspection process. Our detailed reports allow us to create solutions tailored to meet your specific needs – so don’t delay in getting a thermal imaging inspection today!
What is a Thermal Imaging Home Inspection?
Thermal imaging home inspections are a non-invasive way to identify problems in a home. They use infrared thermal sensors to measure the surface temperature of walls, floors, and ceilings – which can reveal underlying issues such as moisture intrusion, insufficient insulation, faulty wiring, and damaged pipes. With just one scan, the technician can detect an entire range of possible issues before they become visible. What’s more, no changes or modifications need to be made to the property for these scans to take place. With a thermal imaging home inspection in Houston from Morrell Inspection Services, you can rest assured that any problems will be identified quickly and accurately – giving you peace of mind and helping to protect your investment!
A thermal imaging camera can detect warm and cool signatures. A warm image is represented by white and red colors, while a cold image appears yellowish and blue on the screen. Since moisture absorbs heat energy, it leaves a cool signature, which is picked up by a thermal imaging camera to detect potential water leaks.
Thermal Imaging Home Inspection Includes
A thermal imaging home inspection in Houston, TX, from Morrell Inspection Services, includes scanning of walls, ceilings, and floors for signs of moisture intrusion and energy loss. We use state-of-the-art infrared technology to detect problems such as faulty wiring, plumbing issues, and insulation that cannot be seen with the naked eye. By producing detailed reports, we are able to quickly identify problem areas so solutions can be tailored to meet specific needs. Our certified technicians inspect all potential areas for safety risks, such as roof damage or fire hazards, helping you maintain a safe environment for your family or business. With a thermal imaging home inspection from Morrell Inspection Services, you can rest assured any issue will be identified quickly and accurately!
Benefits of Thermal Imaging for Home Inspection
Thermal imaging for home inspections offers a variety of benefits.
Benefit #1 — Helps Detect Potential Water Leaks
If not addressed timely, water leaks can cause unprecedented damage to your property. What makes it more challenging is the fact that the issue doesn’t appear on the surface until it’s too late. However, with the help of a thermal imaging scan, you can detect potential water leaks before they have a chance to affect your property’s structural integrity.
Benefit #2 — Non-Invasive
Unlike conventional inspection methods, thermal imaging does not involve any physical changes to the property. All it takes is for the thermal imaging camera to have unobstructed access to the surface under scrutiny. That said, thermal imaging is completely non-invasive.
Benefit #3 — Quick and Easy
A thermal imaging inspection can be performed in a couple of hours. And since the process is non-invasive, the buyer or seller need not be present on site during the inspection.
This aspect makes thermal imaging an excellent option for buyers/sellers who want a thorough inspection done without disrupting their busy schedule.
Additionally, thermal imaging is a cost-effective solution that can help protect your investment, as any problems will be identified quickly and easily with just one scan. With Morrell Inspection Services, you can rest assured that all potential risks and problems will be professionally assessed and addressed with safety in mind!
I am an InterNACHI® Infrared Certified® Thermography Inspector
My clients commonly contact me to assess a water stain on their ceiling to tell them where the water is coming from. Thermography can verify that there is water coming through the ceiling, but only when used in conjunction with a high-quality moisture meter. I can go up into the attic above the ceiling and look for signs of a leaking roof, condensation on an HVAC duct, or a leaking pipe, but I may not find the problem solely because of the camera. The camera only gives indications – some more data to be added to a lot of other data that will eventually identify the source of the defect.
A thermal imaging camera is not magic; it is just one more tool. And to use this tool properly, I have learned how it works and how to use it properly. I am trained and certified by InterNACHI® to use an infrared camera.
A necessary part of the training I have completed includes some training in the developing field of building science. Information about hydrodynamics and thermodynamics – how water and heat move – is essential to the proper use of thermal imaging. I understand the physics of thermal imaging, thermal imaging equipment, the basics of building science, and thermal imaging applications. I am familiar with case histories.
Thermal (infrared) imaging is the temperature differences of an object. The definition is the use of infrared-detecting devices for the evaluation of the building envelope to detect thermal patterns that indicate defects caused by energy loss, latent moisture, electrical problems, or structural details.
Instead of seeing shapes and colors, my infrared camera helps me to visualize heat. Using thermal imaging professionally requires not just having the camera but also having the knowledge necessary to use the camera correctly and to accurately interpret the images it produces. Just owning a trowel does not make you a mason. Just owning an infrared camera does not make you a thermographer.