HI RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS, INC
Serves the Charlotte,NC Metro Areas Mecklenburg County, and
all of the surrounding counties.
Serves the Charlotte,NC Metro Areas Mecklenburg County, and
all of the surrounding counties.
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Contact:
NC & SC Licensed Home Inspector
David A. Johnson
Phone: 704-778-1353
Fax: 704-636-2800
Info@charlotte-inspector.com
NC & SC Licensed Home Inspector
David A. Johnson
Phone: 704-778-1353
Fax: 704-636-2800
Info@charlotte-inspector.com
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Our infrared thermal inspection services:
Residential
•Home Energy Surveys
•Thermal scans (with home inspection or stand-alone)
•Forensic / diagnostic inspections for problem determination
Commercial / Industrial
•Flat roof inspections
•Electrical
•Mechanical
With Infrared Imaging, we're able to see what other Charlotte home inspectors can NOT!!
- Potential internal structural problems
- Moisture (which can lead to the development of mold)
- HVAC duct work leaks
- Displaced and/or missing insulation
- Plumbing and roof leaks
- Electrical hot spots that can lead to house fires if not corrected
- Heat loss and cold air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows
We're able to provide you with a more thorough home inspection when buying or selling your home.
We're also able to save you money by accurately identifying the source(s) of any underlying issues
(eliminating any destructive work to find the source), and determine any areas that could be more energy
efficient within your home.
We See Things That Others Cannot...
Infrared Thermal Imaging (ITI) is a non-invasive, non-destructive way of evaluating conditions below the
surface. This allows us to detect small, but crucial differences in temperature throughout the house within
the building materials. Infrared Thermal Imaging allows us to locate moisture behind the walls, beneath
the floors and above the ceilings. Moisture often leads to mold growth inside your home
What is Thermal Image Scanning?
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect very small differences in temperature. Every material
has a unique thermal signature and when moisture, heat, cold, or wood destroying insects are introduced
into the structure the thermal signature changes. The changes can be subtle or dramatic but with this
incredible thermal image scanning technology the thermal signatures are detectable where they would not
be able to be seen with the naked eye.
Thermal image scanning technology is now being used to evaluate residential and commercial structures.
As a non-invasive testing tool it can quickly help discern where there are suspected issues. This can help
to limit the areas where time consuming further evaluation and destructive discovery is needed.
Moisture equals mold!
Moisture equals mold. Whenever a leak and moist conditions exists longer than 72 hours, then mold can
form. This fact is a reality and the infrared camera can quickly, and in a non-invasive manner, help
identify these issues. But remember, the infrared camera identifies the heat signatures and does not
measure the moisture content.
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How can this technology be useful?
Moisture Detection in Walls and Ceilings – As demonstrated above, thermal imaging is a great tool that
helps to identifying water damage in walls, floors, and ceilings. By detecting the difference in temperature
between a wet area and the surrounding dry areas thermal imaging can help detect moisture issues that
would not be visible during a limited visual home inspection. It is also great at identifying areas where the
insulation contractor failed to insulate adequately.
Stucco & EIFS Inspections – Thermal image scanning has greatly improved our ability to perform stucco
and EIFS moisture intrusion inspections. If there is rot behind the stucco it is often visible with thermal
imaging in the form of heat anomalies. Thermal image scanning also helps to quantify the affected areas of
moisture damage. By adding this tool to our stucco inspections we have been able to better identify
where the trouble areas are that need repair.
Wood Destroying Insect Activity – Significant wood destroying insect activity can be detected using this
technology due to the heat generated by active infestations. That’s right, active termite activity produces
a great deal of heat that is often visible to the infrared camera. Minor activity may not be detectable but
areas not normally visible to the naked eye can be identified, and then a more invasive or technically
exhaustive inspection can be carried out by the appropriate professional.
Energy Audits – We do not currently specialize in performing energy audits, but thermal imaging has
been a great tool to help homeowners save money, especially now that energy rates are on the rise. Heat
loss and/or cold air influx can be detected and corrective actions can be taken to help improve the
energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures.
Once the energy wasting areas are identified, then changes can be made to make a dramatic difference in
energy consumption which means less money out of pocket.
Flat Roof Inspections – If you have a leak on a new to mid life flat roof and have been told that a new
roof is needed, then call us first. We may be able to save you a substantial amount of money. Thermal
imaging can be used to detect the precise location of the leak and mark the affected area so that repairs
can be made to the leaking area. Obviously, if the roof is older then you should forego the thermal
imaging and invest in the needed new roof.
Loose or dirty electrical connections and other electrical anomalies can cause power outages and
possible fires. We can inspect the electrical panels and receptacles to detect issues before there is a
costly outage. Thermal imaging can detect hot spots in the electrical system not visible to the naked eye
which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The resulting report can be a great aid for the repair
electrician hired to address the identified issues.
Plumbing Inspections – Water leaks from the plumbing system often leak undetected until major damage
has occurred. We can scan in, under, and around plumbing fixtures in the home to determine if there is
active leaking going on. Since this tool is not a moisture meter we will use it to find heat anomalies and
then pursue the issue further to attempt to determine the source and cause of the leak.
Thermal image scanning can detect temperature anomalies in the plumbing system not visible to the
naked eye which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The resulting Thermal Image Scan report can be a
great aid for the repair plumber hired to address the identified issues.
What Thermal Image Scanning is NOT?
MOISTURE METER – The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT a moisture meter. It simply
identifies thermal anomalies. This device greatly aids in identifying areas that need further investigation.
X-RAY VISION – The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT an X-ray vision scope. It does not
provide the user with an immediate Superman S on their chest with the ability to clearly see inside walls.
Instead, it identifies thermal differences.
PLEASE NOTE: It is deceptive to claim that thermal imaging detects moisture because the best that it
can do is detect thermal differences. Using the infrared camera to help discover moisture issues is helpful
because once the anomalies are identified then moisture meters and other diagnostic tools can be used to
identify the source of the anomaly.
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