ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Infrared Scan

WHAT WE OFFER

What’s an infrared scan (IR)?

Magnolia includes a FREE Infrared Scan on all home inspections to uncover ‘red flags’ that would otherwise remain hidden. An Infrared (IR) scan is a noninvasive inspection technique utilizing an infrared camera to measure electromagnetic radiation, invisible light waves that exist above the color red on the light spectrum.

LICENSED INSPECTION

Experienced and Certified Inspectors 

Although Magnolia utilizes the best infrared equipment available, results from the equipment cannot be properly interpreted without professional training. All Magnolia home inspectors receive thermographer training and certification through the Infraspection Institute.

All Magnolia Inspections Receive a FREE Certified Infrared Scan. Schedule Today.

ANCILLARY SERVICES

Protect Your Investment

Starting at

$395

Infrared Scan

  • $4,000 ADDED VALUE

All inspections completed by a certified expert with a separate report identifying needed repairs. Protect the value and service life of the pool with this inspection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Identifying one of the nation’s leading causes of residential fires, bad electrical wiring as the result of an Infrared Scan during an inspection is extremely important and the reason we offer this service for FREE!

During an Infrared Scan, the infrared camera observes a large square footage area of walls, floors and ceilings. We are able to quickly detect heat anomalies, differences in heat signatures, that require further investigation. These anomalies are invisible to the naked eye without the use of an infrared camera.

A heat signature anomaly can be both hot or cold. A ceiling in a living room with a cold spot could be an indication of missing insulation or water moisture that is cooling the surface. A wall in the dining room with a hotspot could be an indication of an electrical wire that is heating up as the result of a short circuit or an overload of power.

Significant Defects discovered with Infrared Scan:

  • Bad Electrical Wiring:
    • Elevated temperatures from an overloaded beaker, over-powered wiring, or overloaded light switch
  • Poor Insulation:
    • Missing ceiling insulation contributes to high monthly electric bills
    • Higher maintenance bills from an unnecessary additional load to your
    • HVAC system
      Poor insulation is the primary cause of ice dams
  • Water Leaks:
    • Wood rot and mold growth occurs as the result of sustained high moisture levels
    • Failed water heater
    • Leaks in plumbing supply and drain lines
    • Roof repairs or roof replacement
  • Duct leakages:
    • Higher heating and cooling costs as the result of inefficient duct installation
    • Higher maintenance bills from an unnecessary additional load to your HVAC system