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My Certifications
We are certified in virtually every type of residential home inspection. Whether you are a buyer, seller, real estate agent or property manager, you can count on us for all of your building inspection needs. Our certifications are shown below:
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Free Home Inspection Book
An inspection is just the start of keeping your home in good condition. With each inspection we offer a free book filled with home maintenance tips and other valuable information. Military Discount
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Inspection Reports Returned In 24 Hours or Less
Before a full 24 hours have passed since your home inspection, we’ll send over an organized digital report of our findings. Our timely inspection reports contain an abundance of pertinent information we’ve discovered about the home, while remaining concise and refreshingly straightforward. When necessary, we even throw in pictures and videos of the home to help make it perfectly clear why a specific finding should be taken into consideration before a purchase is final. The Walk Through
During the walk through we go over the entire inspection process and explain any issues and safety items found within the home. We also educate you about the house and its systems. Reliable Home Inspections is here to answer all your questions. We want you to fully understand the home you are purchasing. |
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FREE Thermal Imaging Scan of Ceiling and Electrical Panel with Home Inspection * ONE FREE RE-CHECK OF ITEMS REPAIRED INCLUDED * Call me Today! 702-296-6963 |
Thermal Imaging
Why use an infrared camera?
Why use an infrared camera?
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This advanced camera technology allows us to see issues such as overheating electrical components, plumbing leaks, roof leaks, residual moisture that remains after a leak has been repaired, in-ground or in-ceiling radiant heating systems, areas of missing or low insulation, and drafts at exterior doors and windows. Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to “see” and “measure” thermal energy emitted from an object. It is not a moisture meter and does not “see” moisture. The cameras help the inspector see temperature differences and anomalies which can be caused by moisture. When two areas composed of the same or similar materials experience changing ambient temperatures, the area with the higher thermal mass (usually moisture) will change temperature more slowly. The first thing we do is let the water run through the drains of the toilets, sinks, showers, and dishwasher. Depending on the ambient conditions at the house at the time of inspection, we may run hot or cold water. If the house is cold, hot water will show up better than cold water. We may use the heating or AC system to help change the temperatures in the house. The dry areas with less thermal mass will change temperature quickly. Areas with a higher thermal mass, which may include damp areas, will change temperature slower. These differences will be obvious when viewed through the infrared camera. |
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Evaluating a home with an infrared Camera is a simple process, but one that most home inspectors do not do. With many bank-owned homes getting a quick paint job for a fast sale, water stains may be covered up. It is important to note that the infared cameras do not see through walls, cabinets, or concrete. Rather, they show differences in the surface temperature of a material. It is these temperature differences that may indicate moisture or another anomaly such as missing insulation.
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The pictures at the left and right show an area that looked fine to the naked eye. After a quick scan with the Infrared Camera, you can see the that there is missing insulation to the left of the window.
