Pedro Giorgana Talks Thermal Home Inspections

It’s always been my view as a realtor, that every real estate sales transaction is better with a completed home inspection. Our job as realtors is to verify the facts such as lot sizes and taxes, but to ‘lift the veil’ on a home, you really need a home inspection.

Home inspections need to be completed by a certified, insured and in my opinion experienced home inspector. Ideally home inspectors that focus in a single community are also familiar with and look for similar issues in neighbourhood homes built in the same era.

The home inspection is usually the responsibility of the home buyer. However, it’s not uncommon, particularly in hot markets, that a seller will have a home inspection completed prior to listing, so not to impedge a sale. I’ve even been to open houses, where the home inspector has been on hand to answer any buyer questions, although that’s rare.

I like to closely follow the technological advances or disruptions in real estate and related industries. So, I was intrigued when I received this article from Pedro Giorgana on the role Thermal Imaging is playing home inspections. Pedro agreed to be one of our guest bloggers and I am pleased to be reprinting his article ‘How A Thermal Imaging Home Inspection Can Make a Difference’.

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Pedro Giorgana is a fully certified and insured home inspector offering a complete range of building and home inspection services, including thermal imaging. Pedro can be reached at 289-928-5689 | pedro.giorgana@inspechomes.com |InspecHomes 

How A Thermal Imaging Home Inspection Can Make a Difference

More and more home buyers are requesting a thermal imaging home inspection for their potential properties. Thermal imaging home inspections have become very popular because they are non-invasive and make locating problems within a home much easier.

Thermal imaging also allows the home buyer to actually see the shape and size of the problem, rather than simply learning that it’s there! It not only saves the home buyer and realtor from dealing with unforeseen issues down the road, but peace of mind and security about the home being purchased.

What can a thermal imaging home inspection find in a home?

Water Leakage

Exterior water leakage can cause serious problems in a home. A thermal imaging home inspection can reveal wet areas that may otherwise be hidden from normal view. Stopping this problem before it gets worse is very important. An exterior water leak that is allowed to continue can cause rot in wood and other materials as well as lead to mould growth.

Points of Lost Energy

A thermal imaging home inspection can also identify areas in a home, that if repaired, could help reduce utility bills.

Missing insulation or un-insulated walls can lead to a loss of hot or cool air during heating and cooling seasons. This can lead to higher utility bills as a home’s furnace or air conditioning unit tries to make up for the loss.

Pipe Leaks in a Home

Not all pipe leaks start out as a noticeable issue. The thermal imaging home inspection can reveal a leaky pipe, even if the leak is still small. Correcting the problem right away is very important to prevent serious water damage situation later. Thermal imaging can identify the origin of a leak, saving a plumber time on the repair.

Electrical Components Overheating

Overheating electrical components can pose a serious threat to the safety of a home and its inhabitants. A thermal imaging home inspection can identify problem areas that could come from overheating electrical components before they turn into an emergency situation. Although any home can benefit from a thermal imaging home inspection, older homes with aging electrical components and wiring may get even more out of the service.

If you have questions on real estate transactions or home inspections, I would be thrilled to answer your questions.

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