Thermal Imaging: The #1 Best Way To Detect Damage

7/5/2022 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO know how to handle any size restoration job!

Thermal imaging is a process that uses an infrared camera to detect thermal energy emitted from an object. 

In a single day, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton help multiple customers with their insurance losses. And they use thermal imaging cameras to help them quickly and accurately determine the scope of work needed. 

Thermal imaging technology is used in insurance losses in various applications to find hidden leaks, potential electrical hazards, and mold damage. 

SERVPRO of North Fulton is proud to offer this cutting-edge service to their customers and have thermal imaging cameras available on every job. The following blog post will review some of the different ways thermal imaging can be used during an insurance loss. 

How does thermal imaging work?

Thermal imaging is a process that uses an infrared camera to detect thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal imaging cameras measure the thermal energy emitted from an object and then convert that thermal energy into an electrical signal. 

Restoration professionals use the thermal image to determine the object's temperature and the temperature distribution across the object's surface. Restoration professionals can also use the thermal image to identify areas of the object that are emitting more or less thermal energy than other areas. 

The different ways thermal imaging can be used during an insurance loss

Thermal imaging can be used in various ways during an insurance loss. Thermal imaging can be used to detect: 

• Water damage
• Mold damage
• Fire damage 

Thermal imaging and water damage

Thermal imaging can be used to detect water damage in several different ways. First, thermal imaging can identify the home's damp areas. 

Damp areas of the home often indicate water damage that has gone undetected. Using thermal imaging to identify damp areas of the home, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton can help their customers promptly get the water damage repairs they need. 

Thermal imaging and mold damage

Thermal imaging can also be used to detect mold damage. Mold damage is often hidden behind walls or in other areas that are not easily accessible. Using thermal imaging to identify areas of the home emitting thermal energy, the SERVPRO of North Fulton professionals can help their customers get the mold damage repairs they need. 

Thermal imaging can also identify home areas at risk for mold damage. By identifying these areas, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton can help their customers prevent mold damage before it has a chance to start. 

Thermal imaging and fire damage

Thermal imaging can also be used to detect fire damage. Hot spots are often hidden behind walls or in other areas that are not easily accessible. Using thermal imaging to identify areas of the home emitting thermal energy, the SERVPRO of North Fulton professionals can help their customers get the fire damage repairs they need. 

Restoration professionals can also use the thermal image to identify home areas at risk for fire damage. By identifying these areas, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton can help their customers prevent fire damage before it has a chance to start. 

SERVPRO of North Fulton thermal imaging

As you can see, thermal imaging is a powerful tool that can detect damage in various ways. Using thermal imaging, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton can help their customers get the repairs they need in a timely and efficient manner. 

Here at SERVPRO of North Fulton, we are always here to help. As an IICRC-certified firm, we know how to handle any size restoration job and make it "Like it never even happened." 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions about thermal imaging or would like to schedule a thermal imaging inspection. We are always here to help!