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Thermal Imaging & Heat Loss Surveys
See where heat is escaping. Spot what insulation misses. Plan your retrofit better.
Find the problems. Target the upgrades.
What is thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging shows where your home is leaking heat — through walls, ceilings, floors, windows or pipework. Using an infrared camera, we can visually identify cold bridges, missing insulation, damp areas and air leaks before you commit to any work. It’s fast, non-invasive, and ideal for retrofit planning.
Why it matters
- Find areas with failed or missing insulation
- Detect cold bridges and hidden air leaks
- Spot water ingress and thermal anomalies
- Measure temperature differences in real time
Thermal imaging helps prioritise the work that matters most — and avoids wasting money where it’s not needed.
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Fast, Non-Invasive Survey
No drilling, no damage — we scan, report, and explain results
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Retrofit & BER Ready
Use before upgrades or after work to verify performance
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Clear Visual Results
High-resolution thermal images show exactly where heat escapes
Where thermal inspection helps
Common issues we detect
- Cold rooms despite insulation
- Heat loss around windows and reveals
- Underperforming attic insulation
- Missing or collapsed cavity fill
- Air leaks around service boxes or pipework
- Rising damp or thermal bridging through walls
We’ll walk you through the results and explain what actions to take — and what’s not worth doing.
What customers say
“Premier used a thermal camera before our retrofit. We had a major cold bridge in one corner of the house — it showed up clearly and was fixed during insulation.”
— T. Egan, Wexford
“They found heat escaping through the attic hatch and downlights. We’d never have seen it otherwise.”
— J. O’Driscoll, Mayo
What’s included
- Thermal inspection of key rooms and surfaces
- Review of attic, walls, floors, doors and windows
- Thermal photos + summary of findings
- Advice on next steps: insulation, ventilation or sealing
- Optional re-check after retrofit is complete
This service is often booked alongside a BER assessment or insulation survey — and is available across Ireland.
Where we offer it
We carry out thermal imaging across all 32 counties — for individual homeowners, landlords and grant applicants. Whether you’re doing a full retrofit or just want clarity on your heat loss, we can help.
Perfect for grant planning
Thermal imaging helps build a strong retrofit plan — identifying the work needed to meet BER targets and qualify for SEAI funding. Use it before upgrades to target the right measures, or after to confirm the results.
Book your thermal inspection today
We’ll scan your home for hidden heat loss and walk you through the images in plain English. It’s the best way to know what to insulate, seal, or improve — and what’s already doing its job.
Quick answers
What is thermal imaging used for in homes?
It’s used to identify where heat is escaping — through walls, ceilings, windows and floors. It also shows where insulation is missing, damaged or underperforming.
Do I need a thermal survey before insulation?
It’s highly recommended. It helps target the areas that need attention and avoids wasting money on upgrades that won’t make a difference.
Can I get a grant for a thermal inspection?
Thermal imaging isn’t directly grant-funded, but it supports planning for grant-eligible upgrades under SEAI schemes like One Stop Shop.
How long does a thermal inspection take?
Most surveys take 30–60 minutes depending on house size. Results are explained on the spot, and you’ll receive a copy of key images.
Does it need to be cold outside?
Yes — the bigger the temperature difference between inside and outside, the more effective thermal imaging is. Winter is ideal for the clearest results.