FLIR Thermal Imaging Inspection — Toronto GTA

Thermal Imaging Inspection in Toronto GTA

RenoHouse provides professional FLIR thermal imaging inspection services across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. A thermal imaging inspection is a non-destructive diagnostic visit where our technician scans walls, ceilings, floors, electrical panels, and the building envelope with a FLIR thermal camera to reveal what cannot be seen with the naked eye — hidden water leaks, missing insulation, electrical hot spots, air leaks at windows and doors, HVAC duct disconnects, and moisture conditions associated with mold growth. <strong>What FLIR detects.</strong> Thermal cameras measure surface temperature with sub-0.1°C sensitivity. When something is wrong behind a wall, the surface temperature changes — wet drywall is cooler than dry drywall (evaporative cooling), missing insulation is colder than insulated wall in winter (heat loss), an overheating breaker is hotter than its neighbours, and an air leak shows as a thermal plume around a window frame. The MSX visible-light overlay blends visible-light edges onto the thermal image so you can see immediately that the cold spot is right above the kitchen window. <strong>Toronto context.</strong> Older Toronto stock (pre-1980 detached, 1960s–1970s aluminum-wiring era homes, 1900s–1950s housing in Cabbagetown / Riverdale / Leslieville) is rich with hidden issues — knob-and-tube remnants, missing or compressed attic insulation, single-glazed windows, leaking shower pans, frozen-pipe risk in poorly insulated kitchen exterior walls. Toronto's freeze-thaw cycle drives both moisture intrusion and air-leak problems. A 60–90 minute thermal scan typically finds 3–8 actionable issues per detached home. <strong>Pricing.</strong> Add-on to existing renovation quote or home inspection: $99–$250. Standalone residential thermal scan: $295–$495 depending on home size. Full pre-purchase or pre-listing scan with electrical panel + envelope + plumbing walls + attic: $495–$795. Toronto market averages: standalone scans run $300–$500; budget end $200; premium up to $700 (Angi data). <strong>Certifications and honest scope.</strong> RenoHouse technicians are trained in FLIR thermal imaging best practices and pair every scan with a calibrated Wagner Orion pinless moisture meter and a laser thermometer for confirmed findings. We are NOT EnerGuide certified — those reports require an NRCan-Registered Energy Advisor at a licensed Service Organization (Windfall Home Energy, Green Venture, Reep Green Solutions, EnerSolution). When EnerGuide work is needed for Ontario Home Renovation Savings (HRS) rebate eligibility, we refer you to a partner Service Organization. Our reports are clearly scoped as thermal performance reports, not certified energy ratings — an honest distinction that protects you and us. <strong>Conversion to renovation work.</strong> The reason RenoHouse offers thermal imaging at this price point is that most clients ultimately have us fix what we find — drywall patches around an air leak, attic insulation top-up, electrical panel breaker replacement, weatherstripping, leaking shower-pan rebuild, frozen-pipe relocation. Your inspection fee is credited toward any repair contract over $1,500. Pre-renovation thermal scans convert to renovation work at ~60% rates; pre-listing scans at 50–70%; emergency leak detection at 60–80%. <strong>Branded PDF report.</strong> Every thermal inspection delivers a PDF report within 24–48 hours containing: thermal images with MSX overlay, moisture readings where applicable, prioritized recommendation list (immediate / short-term / long-term), and clear scope-of-work language. Insurance-friendly. Adjuster-readable. Use for buyer-conditional negotiation, listing-prep planning, or your own peace of mind. Serving Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, and all GTA communities. Call 289-212-2345 for a free phone consultation or to book a thermal inspection. Same-day visits available for active leak / electrical concerns.