Importance of Thermal Imaging inspections before buying a new home

June 16, 2021

Here at Dowds Pipe and Cable Locating, we understand that buying a new home can be a stressful experience. But before you purchase, we advise you have an infrared thermal imaging inspection carried out to ensure that your dream home is really all that it seems to be.

What is infrared thermal imaging?

Infrared thermal imaging cameras are used to detect faults and flaws within a property that can easily go unseen to the naked eye. We conduct infrared thermal imaging inspections to eliminate any potential damage or structural issues within a property and save you money in the long run by making sure you are aware of any issues before purchasing. Thermal imaging cameras are a non-invasive tool that accurately surveys a property and an inspection service will prove invaluable when determining whether your potential new home is the right one for you.

Why is an inspection important?

An infrared thermal imaging inspection is important for surveying the stability of a property. The inspection will prevent you from unknowingly purchasing a property that is not safe or requires extensive and costly repair work. Here is a list of the key property issues that a thermal imaging camera can detect during an inspection:

Moisture

Moisture is perhaps one of the easiest issues to detect with a thermal imaging camera. This is important for ruling out any potential sources of mould or leaks within the property.

Detects electrical damage

Thermal imaging also detects any electrical faults. Showing up on the camera as yellow marks, you can quickly and safely identify these issues so they can be repaired and fixed immediately. Electrical faults can be extremely dangerous for your health and safety, which is why it is vital that these issues are checked out prior to purchasing a new home.

Detects leaking roofs

Similarly to detecting extensive moisture within the property's structure, thermal imaging can detect any leaks in the roof that haven't been noticed up to this point. The camera will pick up any signs of lingering or accumulated moisture with one image, meaning that you can find out how serious the issue is quickly and efficiently.

Detects structural issues

A thermal imaging camera can also be used to identify structural issues within the walls, floors and ceilings of a property. The camera works to detect temperature and conductivity to examine how well the property is insulated. This assessment of structural issues can also identify places where mould is likely to appear.

Our services

Here at Dowds Pipe and Cable Locating, we can conduct infrared thermal imaging inspections across the Wollongong area. We guarantee that the property will be inspected thoroughly to identify any unwanted moisture, leaks, electrical damage and structural issues that cannot be immediately identified.

If you would like to utilise our infrared thermal imaging services and inspect a property within the Wollongong area,  contact us today  and speak to a member of our expert team.

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