Thermal imaging
Temperature patterns can point to hidden concerns.
Infrared scanning is used as an inspection tool when conditions make it useful, helping investigate temperature differences associated with possible moisture, electrical, HVAC, or insulation concerns.
What to expect
Useful technology guided by inspection judgment.
A diagnostic aid—not an X-ray camera.
Thermal imaging does not see through walls and cannot identify a material or problem by temperature alone. Sunlight, weather, HVAC operation, surface materials, and recent water use can all affect the image.
Pitter uses thermal patterns as supporting evidence, then evaluates accessible conditions and recommends further investigation when the evidence warrants it.
Questions
Know what you’re scheduling.
Clear expectations before the inspection—and clear explanations while you are there.
Can thermal imaging see through walls?
No. A thermal camera displays surface-temperature patterns. Those patterns may suggest a concern but do not reveal the inside of a wall.
Does a thermal anomaly always mean moisture?
No. Temperature differences can have several causes. Findings must be interpreted in context and, when appropriate, checked with other tools.
Is thermal imaging included with the home inspection?
Yes. Sparta uses thermal imaging as an inspection tool when property conditions make it useful; it is not sold as a guarantee that every concealed condition will be identified.
Will thermal images appear in my report?
Relevant thermal images may be included when they help document or explain an inspection finding.
Ready when you are