Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging Survey

Thermal Imaging

Any object that has a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15 degrees Celsius) emits radiation in the infrared region. Even ice cubes emit infrared radiation as they are well above absolute zero. The difference in range in temperature that the camera detects is shown as colours highlighting the cold and warm areas of the building.

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Thermal Imaging Camera

We use a Flir E60bx camera which has a 240 x 320 detector and a thermal sensitivity which can detect 0.045 of a degree in temperature change. Used in conjunction with our Flir moisture meter, thermal imaging can be used to find a range of building defects which include the following:


  • Missing and badly installed insulation in the walls and ceilings.
  • Moisture ingress and plumbing leaks.
  • Detect cold bridging that is causing condensation and mould growth.
  • Highlight areas in a property that are at real risk of mould growth.
  • Establish the reasons of excessive heat loss in a room.
  • Detect faults in the heating system such as air locks, sludge build up in radiators, and poorly balanced heating systems.
  • Locate underfloor heating pipes and leaks.
  • Locate electric cables.


Click the button below to see some of the common building defects we come across during a thermal survey.

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