Leak detection using thermal imaging

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Leak detection using thermal imaging | Case Study

We were asked to investigate a damp patch that had appeared halfway up a wall in the bathroom.  There were no obvious pipes nearby and another company had already tried to find the cause but without success.  The home owners were frustrated as the damp patch was slowly getting bigger.

The damp patch was easy to see but there were no visible clues as to what was causing it:

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Our engineer from Trace and Access Experts felt the correct start point was to use Thermal Detection.  He was absolutely correct; the below thermal image showed a noticeable temperature difference below and above the damp patch.  Could this be a hidden pipe?

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All hot and cold taps were then switched on and left to run for a few minutes and the area was then examined again – a definite hot spot was immediately noticeable some distance above the damp patch:

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This looked promising! A very small amount of plaster was removed to reveal the leaking pipe:

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Once the leak had been exposed, it was simple to repair the pipe and redecorate with the minimum of mess and disruption.  The home owners were delighted as they had expected the whole wall would have had to have been stripped back causing lots of disruption and dust.

If you have an unexplained damp patch issue, and you feel we at Trace and Access Experts can help? Please send us an email or call our office, it would be our pleasure to help you.

Testimonial

The overall service provided by Trace and Access Experts at my property has been exceptional from start to finish. I was hugely impressed by the pre-survey briefing provided which was clear and added huge value to the process. The survey undertaken was thorough and the perseverance shown in identifying my underfloor heating leak was commendable. I would also like to thank Paul Whittington personally for the advice and flexibility shown in adapting his methodology for identifying the leak and the personal commitment he has shown in resolving this issue over the busy Christmas period (which has been very important to my young family). Trace and Access provided a five-star service that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone in a similar position to the one I found myself in.

- S Batten | Gloucestershire , Private Home

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