Thermal Imaging to Spot Hidden Leaks

Beyond the Surface: How We Use Enhanced Thermal Imaging to Spot Hidden Leaks

Enhanced thermal imaging scan identifying hidden moisture and water leaks in a Calgary residential ceiling.

Enhanced thermal imaging scan identifying hidden moisture and water leaks in a Calgary residential ceiling.

As a homeowner in the Calgary area, you know that our climate is anything but predictable. From -30°C winters to sudden summer storms, your home’s exterior is constantly under pressure. But what about the issues you can’t see?

Traditional home inspections rely heavily on the naked eye. While a skilled inspector can spot many red flags, water is a master of disguise. It travels behind drywall, pools under subfloors, and hides inside ceilings—often for weeks before a visible stain appears. By then, you’re likely facing structural rot or mold growth.

At NexLevel Home Inspections, we’ve moved beyond traditional methods. We use Enhanced Thermal Imaging to provide a level of precision that was once impossible.

What is Enhanced Thermal Imaging?

Thermal imaging (or infrared thermography) detects surface temperature variations. Because wet materials retain heat differently than dry ones, a thermal camera can “see” moisture as distinct cool or warm patterns.

By using Enhanced Diagnostic Software, we take accuracy to the next level:

  • Precision Filtering: Our enhanced sensors filter out “noise” (like standard airflow) to focus strictly on thermal anomalies that indicate moisture or heat loss.

  • High-Resolution Clarity: We use high-definition thermal sensors that provide clearer, more detailed imagery than standard entry-level scanners.

  • Comprehensive Data Integration: We combine thermal data with moisture meter readings to confirm findings, ensuring you never get a “false positive.”

The Hidden Dangers We Uncover

  1. Invisible Plumbing Leaks: Small pinhole leaks in PEX or copper pipes behind your shower wall can cause thousands in damage before you ever see a drop of water.

  2. Roof & Attic Seepage: In Calgary, ice dams are a major threat. Enhanced imaging finds moisture intrusion in the attic long before it reaches your ceiling.

  3. Foundation Cracks: We detect “cold spots” in your basement that indicate water is seeping through the foundation, even if the walls are finished with drywall.

  4. Electrical Hotspots: It’s not just water—our cameras spot overheating breakers and loose wiring that could pose a fire risk.

Why Choose NexLevel?

We believe that a home inspection should provide total peace of mind. That is why we offer 24/7 service across the Calgary region. Whether you are buying a new home in Airdrie or noticed a strange smell in your Chestermere basement, we are ready to help.


Contact NexLevel Home Inspections Today

Don’t wait for a visible leak to become a financial disaster. Get an enhanced look at your property today.

  • Head Office: 715, 100, 4th Av SW, Calgary, Alberta

  • Phone 1: (403) 633-6616

  • Phone 2: (587) 830-0840

  • Email: nexlevelinspections@gmail.com

  • Service Areas: Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, Conrich, Okotoks, High River.

  • Hours: Open 24/7 — We are here for you anytime!

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