Moisture is one of the most dangerous intruders in a commercial or residential property. Because it’s not always identifiable immediately upon its intrusion, moisture often has time to settle, causing damage and attracting mold spores. When undetected leaks, moisture intrusion, or trapped humidity accumulate behind walls and ceilings, it can quickly lead to mold growth, structural decay, and poor indoor air quality. To ensure that you can effectively find and detect moisture, leading inspection and restoration companies like Inch By Inch Inspections offer advanced commercial and home air quality test services, including advanced detection tools that enable thermal scanning services. Our expert air quality testing and thermal scanning services allow you to find costly leaks and streamline mold removal in Burlington and the nearby areas.
Why Mold is a Hazard in Your Property?
Moisture that isn’t visible to the eye can linger for weeks or even months without detection. It can come from small pipe leaks, roof damage, poor ventilation, or even high indoor humidity. Once trapped, this moisture provides an ideal environment for mold spores to settle and multiply into harmful infestations that negatively affect your indoor air quality and compromise your building materials. Investing in home air quality testing, thermal scanning, and mold removal in Burlington can protect your loved ones and
For more insight into how thermal scanning equips technicians and property owners to detect moisture and facilitate mold removal.
How Thermal Scanning Works
Thermal scanning relies on sensitive infrared cameras to detect differences in surface temperature. These temperature changes often indicate areas where moisture is present because water holds heat differently than dry materials. For example, if there’s a slow leak behind a wall, that spot may show up cooler than the surrounding area on a thermal image.
Experienced professionals at Inch By Inch Inspections, who are trained in thermal scanning services can interpret these images to identify problem areas without having to tear down walls or pull up flooring. This makes it a non-invasive, accurate, and fast method of locating moisture buildup.
The Relationship Between Mold and Water Damage
Mold thrives in damp, dark, and warm environments. Once moisture is present, mold spores can start to grow within 24 to 48 hours. The more moisture accumulates or the longer it goes undetected, the more aggressive mold infestations can become. Common indoor molds like Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Stachybotrys (black mold) can trigger allergic reactions, worsen asthma, and cause respiratory issues, especially in vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
In some cases, mold may remain hidden while continuously releasing spores into the air, affecting your indoor environment. A home air quality test can reveal elevated mold spore levels even when you can’t see visible signs of growth.
Key Areas Thermal Scanning Can Assess
Thermal scanning services are a great way for property owners, both commercial and residential, to find moisture in hard-to-reach or difficult-to-access spaces like crawl spaces, attics, and roof cavities, as well as behind drywall, beneath flooring, or within the ceiling.
Here are some common spots where thermal imaging is particularly effective:
- Behind Drywall: Detects hidden leaks from plumbing or outside sources.
- Under Flooring: Identifies moisture trapped under tiles or hardwood.
- Ceilings and Attics: Find signs of roof leaks or poor insulation.
- Basements: Locates water intrusion from cracked foundations or faulty sump pumps.
Because all of these low-traffic or inaccessible areas are prone to moisture, facilitating mold removal can be challenging, but with the IICRC-certified experts at Inch By Inch Inspections, you can trust the experienced specialists to eliminate all mold-infested materials.
When Do You Need Air Quality Testing
An indoor commercial or home air quality test is not the same as thermal scanning services, but it can be used in conjunction to support more comprehensive moisture and mold detection. Air quality testing can detect elevated levels of mold spores indoors compared to outdoor levels. When mold spores are higher than expected in your business or home, there is likely a more serious moisture problem at play. The thermal scan pinpoints where mold might be growing, while the air quality test confirms if those areas are actively affecting the air you breathe.
Find Mold and Eliminate it with Inch by Inch Inspections
Addressing moisture and, ultimately, mold is key to the health and comfort of your property. Prioritizing thermal scanning services, air quality testing, and mold removal in Burlington with IICRC-certified professionals at Inch By Inch Inspections allows you to minimize damage and costs. To learn more about how our experts can help you preserve your property, contact Inch By Inch Inspections.