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How We Inspect Your Building Envelope

Our structured, six-step inspection methodology ensures every building envelope assessment is thorough, defensible, and actionable — from first call to final report.

6
Structured Steps
2–4 hrs
Typical Inspection Time
48 hrs
Standard Report Turnaround
100%
Non-Invasive Methods
01

Initial Consultation

Contact us by phone or email to describe your building's history, any observed symptoms, and the purpose of the inspection — whether routine, pre-sale, insurance, or remediation verification.

  • Free phone or email consultation
  • Discussion of building type and age
  • Review of known issues and prior repairs
  • Scope and objectives confirmed
02

Site Assessment & Planning

Prior to the inspection, our technician reviews available building plans and conducts a visual walkthrough to identify high-risk areas, plan equipment deployment, and confirm environmental conditions.

  • Building documentation review
  • Visual facade and interior survey
  • High-risk zone identification
  • Weather and conditions check (thermal imaging requires specific conditions)
03

Diagnostic Inspection

Using FLIR T1020 thermal cameras, calibrated resistance moisture probes, and pressurization equipment, we systematically scan the entire building envelope — walls, roofs, windows, cladding interfaces, and penetrations.

  • FLIR thermal imaging of all exterior and interior surfaces
  • Resistance and capacitance moisture probing
  • Blower door pressurization testing where applicable
  • Drone-assisted facade mapping for multi-storey buildings
  • GPR scanning for flat roof moisture mapping
04

Data Analysis

All thermal images, moisture readings, and airflow measurements are analyzed in detail. We identify failure points, map moisture patterns, classify severity, and correlate findings with building construction details.

  • Thermal image interpretation by Level II thermographer
  • Moisture content mapping against material thresholds
  • Failure pattern correlation with building age and construction type
  • Severity classification for prioritized remediation
05

Report Preparation

We produce a comprehensive, professional-grade written report containing annotated thermal images, moisture data tables, failure locations, root cause analysis, and specific remediation recommendations.

  • Annotated FLIR thermal images for every finding
  • Moisture content readings with location mapping
  • Root cause analysis and failure mechanism description
  • Prioritized remediation recommendations
  • Suitable for insurance, legal, strata, and engineering use
06

Report Delivery & Debrief

We deliver the final report digitally and schedule a debrief session to walk through all findings with you, your engineer, legal team, strata council, or insurer — ensuring complete understanding and clear next steps.

  • Digital report delivered within agreed timeframe
  • Verbal debrief with key stakeholders
  • Answers to technical questions from engineers or legal
  • Follow-up re-inspection available after remediation

Why Our Process Delivers Superior Results

Non-Invasive by Default

Our methodology uses thermal imaging and moisture probing to detect problems without damaging walls, cladding, or finishes. Core sampling is only used when non-invasive methods require confirmation.

Defensible Documentation

Every finding is documented with geo-tagged thermal images, calibrated instrument readings, and written analysis. Our reports meet the standards for strata litigation, insurance claims, and expert testimony.

Conditions-Based Scheduling

Effective thermal imaging requires a minimum 10°C differential between interior and exterior temperatures. We schedule inspections to align with optimal conditions for the most accurate results.

Learn More About Our Methods

Explore the technology and services behind our inspection process.

Ready to Start the Process?

Call or email us to begin with a no-obligation consultation. We'll discuss your building, explain what to expect, and schedule your inspection at a time that works.