Thermal & Infrared
Infrared Thermal Imaging
High-resolution infrared cameras that map moisture by temperature.
Serving BC since 1999
Non-invasive detection
Insurance-ready reports
Rapid response across BC
What is infrared thermal imaging?
Infrared thermal imaging reads the surface temperature of walls, floors and ceilings. Water changes that temperature — through evaporative cooling, or because warm and cold pipes sit behind the surface — creating thermal patterns our technicians interpret to map moisture across an entire area in minutes, without touching the surface.
How it works
- 1A radiometric infrared camera captures the surface temperature of every point in view.
- 2Wet areas read cooler from evaporation; hot-water lines read warmer.
- 3We interpret the thermal pattern to outline the affected zone.
- 4Findings are confirmed with a moisture meter and saved as paired infrared/visible photos.
Advantages
Completely non-contact and non-destructive
Maps large areas fast
Finds the extent of moisture, not just a point
Excellent for roofs, walls and radiant floors
Where we use it
Water Leak DetectionPinpoint hidden water leaks without tearing your property apartRoof & Flat-Roof Leak DetectionFind the true entry point of a roof leak, not just where it dripsBuilding Envelope & Moisture InspectionFind where water gets through walls, windows and claddingRadiant Floor Heating Leak DetectionFind leaks in hydronic in-floor heating loops without lifting the floor
Thermal Imaging — FAQs
Does thermal imaging detect water directly?
It detects the temperature effect of water rather than the water itself, which is why we always confirm with a moisture meter before recommending any access.
Can it scan a whole roof?
Yes — infrared is one of the best ways to map trapped moisture across a flat or low-slope roof membrane.
Other detection technologies
Infrared Roof Moisture ScanningThermal surveys that reveal wet insulation under flat roofsThermal Radiant-Loop MappingSee in-floor heating loops and find their cold-spot faultsAcoustic Leak DetectionSensitive listening equipment that hears escaping waterLeak-Noise CorrelationTwo sensors and math that calculate a leak's exact positionGround Microphone SurveyingSurface listening to localise buried leaks point by pointUltrasonic Leak DetectionDetect the ultrasound of gas and pressurised leaks
Put the right technology on your leak
Call 604-239-9934 — serving British Columbia since 1999.