Infrared Thermography Inspection: When And Why You Need To Go For One


An infrared thermography inspection has become a prerequisite for home inspections.

So crucial have thermography inspections become that they are even legally required now. 

The requirement for infrared thermal inspection at the time of either home foundation inspection or structural engineer inspection has increased, and for good. 

You see, there are many gray areas of your home that simply can't be analyzed visually during structure inspections. And that is precisely where an infrared thermographer’s skills come into the picture.  

An infrared thermography inspection is a non-invasive and efficient way of home inspection. So, unlike manual home structural inspection, it doesn't involve any wear and tear at all. 

Wondering what calls for an infrared thermography inspection in your home? 

We’ve compiled when and why you should go for a thermography inspection, so let’s have a look. 

#1. Infrared thermography inspection when selling your home 

In many states building laws will require you to get a complete home inspection and show the report to the prospective home buyers.

In such instances, an infrared thermography inspection will make the inspection quick, effective, and cheaper. Also, you'll be able to show the buyers the most accurate findings about your property. 

Even if your local laws don’t require a home inspection, it will still help you sell your home faster and for a much better rate. 

Amazing, right? 

#2. A thermography inspection when buying a home 

When looking to buy a new home it is better to double check on build quality and safety standards of the property through an infrared thermography inspection. 

In the case of an older home, even though Florida’s new milestone structural inspection law has made safety standards tougher, it's good to reassure yourself with an infrared thermal inspection. 

In the same way, for a new property, you should know if it has shoddy construction, concrete repair or concrete restoration needs, or can pose structural problems, and the best way to learn about these is through an infrared thermography inspection. 

Impressive, isn’t it?

#3. At the time of 30/40 year structural inspection 

As you’d be aware, Miami-Dade county is looking to change the 40 year recertification rule. So you can now need a 30/40 year structural inspection instead of the 40 year inspection scheme. 

Also, the new laws have sought to make a Level II infrared thermography inspection requirement legal during certain residential and commercial building inspections. 

So it’s important that you hire a Level II infrared thermographer to get a comprehensive thermography inspection. 

#4. Infrared thermography inspection during regular home maintenance

You should go for an infrared thermography inspection while looking to conduct regular maintenance in your home.

Why, you may ask? 

You see, a thermography inspection will tell you what exactly you need to fix, repair, or maintain. 

As such, you can ask your general contracting company for geotechnical services according to your precise requirements. 

Wrapping it up

As you saw, one simply can-not overstate the vitality of an infrared thermography inspection for the safety and maintenance of your home. 

At Souffront Construction and Engineering, we are a seasoned team of Level II infrared thermographers. So, if you’re looking to get an infrared thermography inspection in your home, do reach out to us.  

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