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Home thermal imaging survey — Energy performance certificate adviser
Describe the cold area, draught, suspected insulation gap or other concern and when it occurs. Share plans and previous repairs, and ask the surveyor whether conditions will support a meaningful inspection rather than assuming a camera visit can establish every cause of discomfort.
Service scope
A non-destructive survey using thermal images to investigate visible surface-temperature patterns associated with building performance. Interpretation depends on conditions and the investigation brief; a thermal image alone does not prove the composition of a wall, a concealed leak or an energy certificate rating.
What is normally included
- Thermal-survey planning
- Recording and interpreting relevant temperature patterns
- Recommendations for corroborating checks
What is not included
- Seeing through walls
- Guaranteed detection of every concealed defect
Typical tasks
- Define the diagnostic question
- Assess survey conditions and access
- Record relevant thermal and visual observations
- Interpret patterns alongside building context
- Explain limitations and recommended follow-up checks
What to include in your brief
- Concern and affected rooms
- Building construction if known
- Timing of symptoms
- Plans or ordinary photographs
- Recent heating or repair history
Choosing the right professional
Ask for an interpreted report with accompanying context, not just coloured photographs. The surveyor should explain conditions that might obscure or distort observations and identify when another test or inspection is needed before specifying remedial work.
Important considerations
- Surface patterns can have more than one cause
- Unsuitable weather or indoor conditions may limit the survey
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