Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: We use thermal imaging based on customer request. There is an additional charge to do the whole property. |
1st Choice Inspection |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Infrared technology is a specialty service that has its own certification. |
Pinkerton Inspection Agency LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared inspections are not included in a typical inspection, but can be added for an additional cost. |
Preferred Real Estate Inspections, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: I will reply what can be seen visually. |
Harris Business Professionals |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: We use Infrared Technology as the situation arises. |
HouseMaster Home Inspections |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Many home inspectors use infrared technology to detect air leakage. |
Wise-Up Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: IR cameras are very expensive the training needed to use them properly is very expensive. If an inspector is not charging extra he may not have invested the time and money in the training needed. |
Space City Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared technology is normally not part of a normal home inspection, but can be added as an additional charge. |
Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: We do |
Vertex Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Indicators may be discovered. A more technical inspection should be performed focusing on energy usage issues. |
Reality Property Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Energy efficiency is outside the scope of a home inspection. Pointing out obvious problem areas, such as minimal attic insulation or older windows and doors should be included. |
Safeguard Home Inspection, LLC |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Although some will do so, it is not normally done. |
Moran Property Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: inspectors that do not use infrared will almost never find an air leak. |
Homeinspections123 |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: i do not use the camera unless there is a big red flag on insulation and air movement. |
Property Repair Service & Inspections |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Yet I do to find hidden problems, moisture, rot, or insects etc. |
North State Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: However, it is a real good idea to make sure that they have that capability. Here at Royalty Home Solutions, we have that capability. |
Royalty Home Solutions, Inc |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Some do |
Buckeye Inspection Services |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: depends on temp. differential |
Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Always |
Allied Services Home Inspection |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Some inspection sev espana offer for additional fee. |
Millyard Home Inspection |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: I am not qualified to perform those inspections. |
Contractors Corp. |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Well the good ones do. This brings another issue though. Not all infrared equiptment is the same and not all inspectors are trained to use it.
For example in September of 2016 I was inspecting a property in down town Houston (new 3 stroy town home). The nieghboring property was also being inspected and the buyers were there before the inspector. We had a small conversation about home buying and they told me what sold them on their inspector was his use of thermal imaging. Fast forward a few hours and I notice their inspector performing his infrared scan...with an attachment on his iphone. Now while it is a cool novelty to have a thermal camera on ones phone it is not a professional grade instrument. I personally have several thousands of dollars invested in my thermal training and equiptment.
Also, I feel as though many inspectors use infrared as a "short cut". Many say they can see moisture inside walls. Well I will be totally honest and tell you thats not true. The insepctors using infrared as a shortcut will decide that because the camera shows no difference in temperature there is no moisture. A more experianced inspector will go back over areas they suspect with a deep sensing moisture meter.
Ask your insepctor questions about their equiptment and training. |
Morrow Inspection Services, PLLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared technology is a great tool but is not usually part of a home inspection. Home inspectors that are using Infrared usually charge for the service due to the expense of the training and cost of the proper equipment. Air leakage test are usually done as part of a home energy audit. |
Best Choice Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: This is a extra cost for most inspectors |
At Ease Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: We use infrared for much more than just air leakage issues. Great for detecting water and moisture problems. |
Master Building Inspectors |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared scanning is not part of a standard home inspection. |
House and Home Inspection Services |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Inspection companies may offer many extra types of inspections. None are right or wrong and if the buyer has any concerns about something in particular than additional inspection services are a good idea. A good standard inspection should exposed any major issues. |
840 Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: This is not generally included as part of the basic home inspection. |
J. Michael Simon, LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: This is a newer aspect of home inspections and not generally included as part of the basic home inspection. We offer it as an additional inspection, for an additional charge. |
Rightway Residential Home Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: I include this and would recommend regardless of who you use, require it be done by someone who know how to use the equipment. |
Everest Home Inspectors |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: This is fairly new to the industry and it takes time to learn and perfect. |
Your Home Property Consultants |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Not at this time |
House detective |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: A Balance Home Inspection does use infrared technology, but this is offered at an additional service. |
A Balance Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: This service is considered an ancillary service. |
Rife Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: This is not usually provided in a standard inspection. |
Coast Home Inspection |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: some inspectors charge extra for this service. We included it in the service and the report |
A & H PROPERTIES |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Some inspectors use them to find moisture problems without an additional fee. Some inspectors charge extra for more in-depth use of infrared cameras. These cameras cost thousands of dollars and expensive training. |
Corley Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: most do not have the technology |
G M M Property Inspections |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: We use infrared thermometers to detect temperature differentials. |
Hancock Consulting & Inspections, PLLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Not usually done, but some inspectors do that. |
JKM Home Inspections |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Infrared (IR) or thermography inspections are great for detecting moisture, missing insulation and air leakage especially when used in conjunction with a "blower door". There is an additional charge for this added service. |
Brighton Home Inspection |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: See website for thermal imaging options. |
Certipro Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: It is not required that a home inspector have any training in infrared technology in AZ. The cost of this service (if offered) would most likely be an additional charge to the client. |
Legacy Home Inspection & Appraisal LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Energy audit is an specialty inspection and it's not part of the comprehensive home inspection. |
A Closer Look Property Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Many companies have the capability and at an additional charge can use infrared technology. |
Higher Standards Property Solutions LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Infrared technology is beyond the scope of a home inspection. |
MC2 Home Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared photography is a specialized type of inspections and the inspector who uses it should be certified and have the appropriate level of training and education. |
Wilson Property Inspection, LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared technology can be done for additional fees normally. |
Kgm home inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Usually costs more for this service |
Valley Home Inspectors LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: We use infrared technology for finding moisture and other defects. Air leakage is usually part of a energy audit |
Gate House Watch and Inspection Service |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Thermography is the latest technology being used to find insulation gaps, hot wires in double taps, water leaks, and of course air leakage. It is a bonus to the buyer for an inspector to include this in their report. |
Inspections by Randall LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: As an emerging technology I can see it being used more in the future. |
Powell Home Inspection LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared is not typically included in a home inspection. |
Thill Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: But we do use this and do not charge additional. |
Camelot home inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: not part of home inspection |
Cornish Home Inspections, Inc. |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: The inspector should have training in infrared technology before using to inspect a house system. This is an should be an additional fee. |
1st Choice Home Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared scanning is typically for energy inspection. |
Carolina Regional Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Combustible gas, CO, Temperature and moisture meters are use in all standard inspections |
Professional Home Inspection Services LLC |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Thermal imaging can be used to indicate deficiencies in insulation at an additional fees. |
NK Home Inspection |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Buyers discression |
Commonwealth Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: This is usually conduted by a Building Performance Analyst.The ThermalImaging/Infrared Test is also conducted by a Certified Level 1 Thermographer WHICH I AM. This is a Very Unique area of Expertise as some home inspectors think that by pointing the camera they can actually undersatnd what they are veiwng for an additional cost to the home buyer. The fact is you need to go to school and learnb how to not only use it but interprete its findings onto a report. An Individual that really Does NOT know anything and pertennds he/she does comes in with a $1500 or less camera. The Camaeras we use start at $8,500 and are the best out there to date. |
350 Energy Conservation Agency, Corp. |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: this is usually in an energy audit. |
Texas Mold Consultants |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Infrared technology is new to the industry, and quite expensive, but can usually be done for an additional charge through various components, not strictly limited to air leakage. |
Home Fax Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: this would be an example of a secondary service.
With that said, an inspector with a building background should be able to educate the buyer relative to leakage issues. |
KJ Wood Home Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Ask questions of what is included in an inspection, lead paint testing, radon, water quality, septic inspection, heat efficiency etc are all extra services for additional fees |
JDM.Services |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: Thermal Imaging is not required by the Standards of Practice in Texas, but some inspectors do have the equipment and training to offer this service. Be sure to ask if the inspector is certified to operate and interpret thermal imaging equipment. Knowing how to accurately diagnose thermal images is a unique skill set. |
Axiom Inspections pllc |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: We offer it at an additional charge. |
Black Hills Thermal Imaging / Black Hills Professional Home Inspections |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: I do perform Infrared (Thermal) Inspections for an additional fee. |
Massachusetts Home Inspections |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Some do for an additional charge but a close look at items such as windows and doors can tell me if air leakage/ heat loss will be significant. The age of the home is also a factor. Older homes, 50+ years will have a noticeable amount of air leakage, newer homes can be very air tight. |
Home Detectives |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: It's a good service to offer. |
Mill River Home Inspections Inc. |
Answer: No, not usually Explanation: Home inspections are visual. It is beyond the scope to use infrared. Generally old homes were built without wall insulation so they do leak. Fancy equipment isn't needed to determine that. A water leak inside the wall would have other less technical evidence like wet or stained drywall. |
A Lady Home Inspection Service |
Answer: No, but it can be done for additional charge Explanation: The cameras are $20,000 and up. Not really worth the costs for a basic inspection since SC does not require this. Worth about $500.00 per infrared report. |
Adam & Eave Properties, Inc. |
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ProMatcher |