The source of water leaks isn’t always evident, especially since most of your plumbing is behind the walls. A thermal imaging camera provides thermal readings that let plumbers ‘see’ moisture and water damage in building materials. It tells us where to focus our attention before we remove building materials. Unlike a moisture meter, a thermal imaging camera only detects temperature anomalies. It helps us get to the source of water damage without doing serious damage to your walls or floors. It isn’t a silver-bullet solution, but it saves us time and saves you money.
Modern thermal imaging cameras are handheld, and they don’t need light or physical contact to work. They offer a noninvasive method of viewing damaged pipework or hydronic heating blockages. We know where to focus our work without unnecessary damage. It isn't x-ray vision, but it is the next best thing!
We use some of the most advanced thermal imaging cameras available today. We also use non-penetrating meters whenever they are an option. This allows us to find the source of damage and get to work on the problem with minimal destruction to your home. We often supplement moisture meters with thermal cameras. This provides us with the most accurate measurements. This is especially effective when the source of moisture is unknown.
