Man recording a scan of a home Portion of a damaged wall, scan of same

Detecting the origin of a damaging leak (up near the ceiling, in blue).

What if the damaged wall was concealed by remodeling before the sale?

INFRA-SURVEIL™ Company is specialized in the detection of possible hidden defects in residential homes or in buildings via infrared thermography inspection before a buying transaction has been completed.

Thanks to our decades of experience with both thermographic principles and structural engineering practice in the building envelope we are able to discern, interpret and deliver highly accurate data on possible hidden defects invisible to the naked eye or concealed behind renovation.

Our reliable reports better inform buyers about a prospective real estate purchase; and our competent, specific and thorough reports serve as a powerful bargaining tool before a potential deal is struck with the seller.

What are the elements of the pre-sale diagnostic report?

  1. Gathering information about a structure
  2. Observing images of differential patterns of infrared radiation
  3. Recording and presenting information with a technical report and images on abnormalities and possible future problems such as: heat loss, condensation, roof leaks, added structures, lack of sufficient aeration, cracks in walls or soil, humid walls or lack of peripheral draining around foundation.

Many of these defects are highly expensive to remedy

For instance hidden cracks may indicate the movement of a soil, which can cause a home or a building to shift gradually apart. The lack of drainage may cause the inondation of a basement; chronic roof leaks can turn to be expensive to detect and repair. Humidity in walls play a destructive role by gradually increasing their permeability amplifying their degradation, easing bacteria growth and poor indoor environment; causing allergy, rheumatism, and respiratory problems. These are examples justifying the need for an infrared home inspection prior to a transaction.