Thermal imaging inspection (also known as thermography and infrared or IR technology) is an emerging technology that may allow South Country Home Inspections to show you things about your home that no one can show you using other inspection methods. Thermal imaging produces images of invisible heat energy emitted from objects and systems in the home and allows me to measure it.

Want to really know whats hiding behind walls or ceilings? Our five sense can only detect so much, but this state of the art process makes home inspection using thermal imaging inspection a much more thorough process.

The color images produced from a Thermal Imaging Inspection can then be included in the inspection report to provide supporting documentation. One picture is worth a thousand words.

Thermal imaging inspection may help diagnose the problem rather than merely identify symptoms and can sometimes, but not always, identify and document: 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 and moisture intrusion that could lead to mold; possible pest infestation; hidden roof leaks (before they cause serious damage); air-conditioner compressor leaks; under-fastening and/or missing framing members; structural defects; broken seals in double-pane windows; energy loss and loss of system efficiency; dangerous flue leaks; damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems; unknown plumbing leaks; and overheated equipment. The color images produced can then be included in the inspection report to provide supporting documentation. One picture is worth a thousand words.

Upon performing this inspection it important for the customer to know that this inspection will not guarantee your home will be insured nor that it will be eligible.