Infrared scanning included with every home inspection
See temperature patterns a visual inspection can miss.
Thermal imaging gives Boyce another source of information when investigating moisture, insulation, air movement, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical concerns.
Another layer of information
Useful technology in experienced hands.
An infrared camera measures surface-temperature differences. Those patterns can point Boyce toward an area that deserves closer visual investigation or additional testing.
The camera is not treated as a shortcut or a diagnosis. A temperature difference can have several causes, so the image must be considered alongside the materials, weather, indoor conditions, and other evidence at the property.
That combination of technology and judgment is what makes thermal imaging useful during a home inspection.
Where it can help
Clues that deserve a closer look.
Temperature anomalies near ceilings, walls, fixtures, or plumbing that may warrant moisture testing.
Patterns consistent with missing, displaced, or uneven insulation in accessible building areas.
Temperature differences around doors, windows, penetrations, or portions of the building envelope.
Unexpected temperature patterns at registers, ducts, or conditioned spaces during operation.
Components that appear warmer than comparable equipment and deserve further evaluation.
Patterns near supply or drain components that can help direct a more focused visual inspection.
Important context: thermal imaging does not see through walls and does not, by itself, prove the presence of moisture, mold, a leak, or an electrical defect. It helps locate temperature differences for further investigation.
No gadget theater
The image is only the beginning of the answer.
When a thermal pattern appears relevant, Boyce investigates the surrounding conditions and documents what the available evidence supports. The report distinguishes an observed concern from a condition that still needs specialized evaluation.
- Infrared scanning used where conditions make it useful
- Visible evidence considered alongside the image
- Moisture meter used when an area warrants checking
- Findings written without overstating what the camera proves
“Good equipment finds clues. Experience decides what those clues actually mean.”
Thermal imaging is included because it can improve the inspection, not because it makes every hidden condition visible.
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