Whether you are the homebuyer or seller (or either person’s realtor), you want to be sure a home sale deal goes smoothly. We recently read a story that underscores the reason an infrared home inspection is the least destructive way to seal the deal.
A young couple wanted to purchase a home, but during the inspection, they noticed water stains high on an outside-facing wall of the kitchen. The homeowner thought it might be due to a suspected leak in the flashing. A typical procedure at this point would require some level of destruction of the home to search for and repair the leak – a scenario that often kills the real estate deal, but both parties agreed that an infrared inspection would be a good idea. The infrared camera instantly detected cold patterns associated with moisture entry above the water stains instead. Upon further evaluation, the moisture problem was isolated to a section of the siding.
Without infrared thermal imaging technology, there may have been far more damage to the house as the leak was hunted down and repaired.
Anytime you are buying a home, there are several benefits to having an infrared home inspection, including:
- spotting plumbing leaks early – before major damage occurs
- locating wood destroying insect populations before damage is fatal
- locating roof leaks before serious damage occurs
- ensuring the home’s energy systems are running at their best
- and more
Very simply, an infrared home inspection gives the homeowner and the buyer far more information about the true condition of the home than a typical home inspection will and it reassures both parties.
In fact, an infrared home inspection just might seal the deal rather than having it die.
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