These types of surveys are incredibly useful to spot problems and faults in buildings, and they’re critical in many industries and applications.

Instead of conventional cameras, thermographic surveys use thermal imaging cameras to identify differences in temperature, which allows you to understand if there’s any heat loss in a property, for example.

Thermographic surveys are a cost-effective, non-invasive way to spot issues and understand why they exist, allowing people to more easily have them fixed – especially if they’re difficult to identify through other means.

There are many reasons to get thermographic surveys, such as the ability to create predictive maintenance plans, allowing you to stay on top of your equipment and reduce the chance of breakdowns. For example, electrical systems surveys can ensure the safety of the building and everyone in it.

Another benefit of thermographic surveys is that they don’t intrude on normal business operations, so you won’t have to stop all operations to have one done. This also means that there’s no need to schedule a survey outside of normal business hours.

Thermographic surveys can extend the lifespan of your equipment and detect areas where you can reduce your energy consumption, helping you save money. You will also be able to cut costs in machinery since the surveys can spot issues before they lead to failure.

A thermal survey can detect a wide range of issues such as heat loss and insulation defects in buildings, electrical faults, water leaks, structural defects, HVAC system performance, and more. It's a versatile tool that provides crucial data for maintenance and diagnostic purposes.

The duration of a thermal survey can vary depending on the type, size of the area or property being surveyed. Small to medium properties may take a few hours, whereas larger sites may require a full day or more. We'll give you a more precise estimate once we understand the scope of your project.

Yes, thermal surveys are entirely safe. The cameras used simply detect and interpret the infrared radiation that is naturally emitted by all objects. There is no risk to people or to the integrity of the equipment or buildings being surveyed.

Generally, no specific preparation is required from your end for a thermal survey. However, it can be helpful if access to all relevant areas is clear and unobstructed. If any specific preparations are needed, our team will guide you ahead of the survey.

Weather conditions can sometimes impact the accuracy of thermal surveys, especially those conducted outdoors. For instance, heavy rain or extreme sunlight might interfere with the readings. However, our team will guide you to plan the survey at a time when conditions are most suitable.

Once the survey is completed, our team will analyse the data and prepare a detailed report. This typically takes a few days, but we aim to provide the results as quickly as possible without compromising on the quality of our analysis.

As mentioned, our level II certified field engineers will carry out on-site inspections and thermographic surveys on a one-off basis or as part of a maintenance program, so speak to us if you’d like to learn more about this crucial service – and how we go about it.

Our thermographic survey engineers can highlight imminent and future problems, allowing repairs to be carried out during scheduled maintenance. So, if you’re interested in thermographic surveys, on-site thermal inspections and thermal security surveillance, let us know.