An infrared camera sees what the eye can't. John Killen uses thermal imaging to uncover hidden moisture, missing insulation and electrical hot spots.
A standard home inspection is visual, which means some problems stay hidden behind drywall, under floors and above ceilings. Thermal imaging changes that. An infrared camera displays temperature differences across a surface, and those differences can reveal moisture, leaks, insulation gaps and overheating electrical components that would otherwise go unnoticed.
John Killen uses thermal imaging as part of his inspections, and it's free of charge when he needs it to verify a specific issue he finds during your inspection. If you'd like the whole home scanned, a whole-house thermal scan is available for a small fee.
Every concern John finds with the camera is documented in your report, often alongside the thermal image itself, so you can see exactly what he saw.
Temperature differences tell a story. Here's what an infrared scan can point to.
Damp areas behind walls, under floors and in ceilings, often from slow leaks.
Leaks around windows, doors and roofs that let water into the home.
Gaps and voids in wall and ceiling insulation that waste energy.
Overheating breakers, connections and outlets that can signal a safety risk.
Moisture is one of the most damaging problems a home can have, and by the time a stain shows up on a ceiling, water may have been there for a long time. Thermal imaging can point to wet areas early, before they lead to rot or mold.
It also helps with energy and safety. Missing insulation and air leaks drive up heating and cooling bills, and electrical connections that run hot can be a fire hazard. A thermal scan helps flag these issues so they can be evaluated and corrected.
Thermal imaging doesn't see through walls, and it doesn't replace a full inspection. But in the hands of an experienced inspector, it's a powerful tool for finding problems the eye can't.
Thermal imaging from John Killen Home Inspections:
Thermal imaging uses an infrared camera to display surface temperature differences. Those differences can point to hidden moisture, missing insulation, air leaks and overheating electrical components.
It's free of charge when John uses it to verify a specific issue during your inspection. If you'd like a whole-house thermal scan, it's available for a small fee.
No. It reads surface temperatures, not what's behind the wall. But temperature patterns on the surface can strongly suggest moisture, missing insulation or other hidden problems that warrant a closer look.
Not directly. It can identify moisture, which is what mold needs to grow, so it's useful for finding areas where mold could develop or may already be present.
John uses it whenever he needs it to verify an issue. For a complete scan of the entire home, ask about adding a whole-house thermal scan when you schedule.
From your first phone call to your finished report, here's exactly what to expect when you hire John Killen Home Inspections.
Call, text or email John at 256-335-0028 or request your inspection online. Add radon testing or a whole-house thermal scan if you'd like.
John inspects the home from the roof to the foundation, using thermal imaging when needed to verify hidden issues.
When the inspection is finished, John encourages you to walk the home with him. He'll show you what he found, answer your questions and offer practical advice about repairs.
You receive a detailed, easy-to-read report with high-quality photos and clear descriptions the same day.
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