Thermal Roof & Façade Inspections (Building Envelope)
Radiometric thermal inspections for homes and commercial buildings—to identify heat loss and envelope anomalies and deliver clear, decision-ready reporting across Calgary and Alberta.
- Roof and façade (facade) scans with radiometric thermal data
- Findings map + labeled evidence by location
- Clear “Priority Actions” table (monitor / investigate / repair)
- Options for residential and commercial reporting formats
- Calgary, Alberta (province-wide service available upon request)
Choose your path
For Homeowners
Fast, clear insight to prioritize repairs and reduce heat loss—without invasive access.
For Commercial & Facility Teams
Repeatable documentation and structured findings for maintenance planning, warranty discussions, and stakeholder reporting.
We operate every mission under Transport Canada’s drone regulations (Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IX) to keep your projects compliant and safe.
What's Included in Our Thermal Inspection Service
We provide an end-to-end solution, from mission planning to expert analysis, delivering actionable insights.
Radiometric Thermal Scanning
We capture precise temperature data for every pixel, not just a color image, allowing for detailed quantitative analysis.
Flexible Mission Profiles
Operations are conducted during optimal conditions, including day or night missions, to maximize thermal contrast (Delta-T) for superior results.
Comprehensive Asset Coverage
We perform detailed scans of building façades, low-slope and pitched roofs, and entire building enclosures.
Specialized Component Checks
Our service includes targeted inspections for photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays and high-voltage electrical components.
Moisture Verification Workflows
We integrate thermal data with proven methodologies to trace the path of moisture intrusion within roofing and wall assemblies.
How we perform thermal & building envelope inspections
We start by reviewing your drawings, details and known issues, then plan the inspection around weather conditions and building operation so the thermal patterns are meaningful. On site, our team combines exterior drone thermography for roofs and facades with interior handheld scans of critical areas.
Each image is captured alongside visible-spectrum photos, site notes and environmental data. We follow recognized thermography and building-science best practices to ensure that interpretations are grounded in physics, not guesswork.
Actionable Deliverables for Your Workflow
We process raw thermal data into engineering-grade reports that empower decisive action.
Deliverables:
- Annotated high-resolution thermal and visual (RGB) images presented side-by-side for context.
- A prioritized list of identified defects and thermal anomalies.
- Detailed PDF report with temperature data, expert analysis, and recommendations.
- Secure link to a hosted cloud viewer for interactive data exploration and collaboration.
Technology and Accuracy You Can Trust
Sensors
We use high-resolution, radiometric thermal sensors that capture precise temperature data, paired with 4K visual sensors for critical context.
Methodology
Our operations adhere to industry best practices. We only fly in conditions that provide a sufficient temperature differential (Delta-T) and low wind, ensuring the data we collect is accurate and reliable. We account for emissivity and other environmental factors to minimize false positives.
Ground Truthing
For moisture investigations, we can coordinate our aerial findings with on-the-ground validation using calibrated moisture meters to provide absolute certainty.
Turnaround Times & Service Level Agreements
We deliver actionable intelligence at the speed your project demands.
- Standard Delivery: Comprehensive analysis and reporting are typically delivered within 2-3 business days post-flight.
- Rush Options: Expedited analysis is available for urgent situations, such as post-storm damage assessments.
Common Use Cases & Scenarios
Winter Heat Loss Mapping
Visualize and quantify energy loss across your entire building portfolio.
Warranty Closeout Packages
Deliver definitive proof of building envelope performance at project turnover.
Flat Roof Leak Tracing
Pinpoint the source of water intrusion faster and with greater accuracy than traditional methods.
PV Array Inspections
Rapidly identify defective cells, diodes, or wiring issues impacting solar farm production.
Substation & Component Checks
Safely inspect energized components for hotspots indicating potential failure.
Post-Storm Damage Assessment
Quickly identify hail damage, open seams, or moisture infiltration after a major weather event.
Why thermal inspections matter
When performance problems stay hidden, you face higher energy bills, comfort complaints and premature deterioration that can be expensive to fix. With high-resolution infrared imaging and building-science expertise, we help you:
- Pinpoint air leakage paths around windows, doors and penetrations.
- Identify missing, compressed or poorly installed insulation.
- Detect thermal bridges at balconies, slab edges and structural elements.
- Find early signs of moisture intrusion and condensation risk.
- Prioritize repairs and capital-planning budgets based on objective data.
Our findings support everything from warranty reviews and rehabilitation projects to commissioning, due-diligence studies and ongoing asset-management programs.