Advanced thermal detection for identifying heat loss issues
A thermal imaging survey for residential properties provides numerous advantages, with a primary focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and identifying issues early. It helps identify areas of heat loss, ineffective insulation, and air leaks, allowing homeowners to enhance their property’s thermal efficiency and reduce heating expenses. Additionally, it can detect hidden water leaks and dampness issues before they become apparent, thereby preventing costly repairs.
Why Choose a Thermal Imaging Survey?
✓ Visually identify hidden heat loss
✓ Detect insulation defects
✓ Find damp and air leakage
✓ Evidence-based recommendations
Why Choose Clima?
Professional thermal imaging cameras
Clear visual reports
Improvement recommendations
Fixed-price surveys
What is a Thermal Imaging Survey?
2-3 hours
What is a Thermal Imaging Survey?
A thermal imaging survey uses infrared technology to create a detailed heat map of your property. This advanced technique reveals temperature differences throughout your building, making it easy to identify where heat is escaping and where cold air is entering.
The survey is particularly effective during colder months when the temperature difference between inside and outside is most significant, allowing us to capture the clearest possible images of heat loss areas and provide visual evidence of any issues.
Our Survey Process
External Assessment
We begin by scanning your property’s exterior walls, roof, and windows; this reveals heat escaping through poor insulation, structural defects, or air leaks. These external scans often identify issues that are completely hidden to the naked eye.
Internal Assessment
Room by room, we use thermal imaging to check walls, ceilings, floors, and around windows and doors. This detailed internal survey reveals areas of cold spots, dampness, and heating system inefficiencies.
Data Analysis
We analyse the thermal images to identify:
- Insulation gaps
- Air leakage points
- Damp or moisture issues
- Heating system problems
- Window and door seals
- Thermal bridging
What You'll Receive
Comprehensive Report
✓ Annotated thermal images
✓ Problem area identification
✓ Temperature analysis
✓ Heat loss evidence recommendations
✓ Specific improvement recommendations
Personal Consultation
✓ Key problem areas identified
✓ Heat loss evidence
✓ Recommended solutions
✓ Priority improvements
✓ Cost-saving opportunities
When You Need a Survey
Thermal imaging surveys are particularly valuable when:
Planning Energy Improvements: Visual evidence helps you target improvements where they’ll have the most impact, saving you money on unnecessary work.
Investigating Cold Spots: Thermal imaging precisely identifies the cause of cold areas in your home, whether it’s missing insulation, draughts, or damp.
Pre-Purchase Inspections: Identify potential issues before buying a property, giving you the negotiating power to avoid future problems.
Our Equipment and Expertise
We use professional-grade thermal imaging equipment:
- High-resolution thermal cameras
- Advanced moisture meters
- Temperature sensors
- Calibrated measuring tools
- Professional analysis software
Survey Benefits
Save Money
Save Money Through:
- Targeted improvements
- Preventive maintenance
- Energy efficiency gains
- Prioritised spending
Make Decisions
Make Informed Decisions:
- Visual evidence of issues
- Clear improvement priorities
- Cost-effective solutions
- Prevention of future problems
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time for a survey?
Surveys are most effective during colder months (October-April) when temperature differences are most significant.
How should I prepare?
Your heating should be on for at least 2 hours before the survey. We’ll send complete preparation guidance when booking.
What can thermal imaging detect?
Our surveys can identify heat loss, missing insulation, damp issues, air leaks, and problems with the heating system.
Is my property suitable?
Yes, thermal imaging works for all property types. The survey is tailored to your specific building construction.
What happens after the survey?
We’ll provide a detailed report with thermal images and specific recommendations for improvements.
Ready to Book Your Survey?
Choose a time that works for you. Our technical surveys typically take 2-3 hours.