Infrared inspections in Jacksonville, FL, help detect structural integrity, moisture intrusion, insulation deficiencies and energy losses. When you need a complete and accurate inspection, Building Diagnostics Group provides tremendous cost-saving services.
Building Diagnostics Group (BDG), founded in 2002, is an industry leader in the non-destructive detection, investigation, and resolution of water intrusions. Robert Scherer, President, is certified in Advanced Building Diagnostics and is an ITC Certified Level III Thermographer with more than 15 years of thermography experience in a wide range of applications.
Our highly trained team of professionals uses only high-resolution FLIR SYSTEMS thermography equipment with several different camera systems, including a Zenmuse XT 640×512 resolution radiometric infrared camera, each for a specific use and calibrated for specific targets.
Our expertise in infrared building science and water testing procedures enables us to identify the cause and origin of most building failures.
Benefits of Infrared Inspections
- Fast, reliable, accurate detection of energy loss, moisture and electrical issues
- Advance warning of a potential problems and system failures
- More accurate inspection results
- Non-invasive and non-destructive
- Minimal interference with building occupants
- No facility shutdown required
- Helps prevent unscheduled downtime
- Ideal for predictive maintenance of electrical, mechanical and structural systems
- Cost savings
BDG has performed services on 300+ multi-family and commercial properties and inspected in excess of over 50 million square feet. Our services have identified significant hidden building defects that have cost from $2 to $5 million dollars in underlying structural repairs.
Our services include:
- Exterior building inspections
- Interior building inspections
- Commercial roof surveys
- Cell Fill (CMU) evaluations
- EIFS inspections
- Energy audits
- Electrical inspections
After inspection, we interpret the infrared data and provide clients with a comprehensive report. High-resolution digital images can be provided in a traditional PDF report format that outlines concerns found during the inspection and recommendations for proper repairs. They can also be uploaded to our cloud reporting platform to produce a large format stitched image or a 3D model that can easily be annotated, measured, and shared.
Aerial Infrared Inspections
BDG also has an inventory of four commercial FLIR-equipped DJI Inspire and Matrice drones mounted with high-resolution infrared camera systems that can detect building defects beyond the visible inspection, identifying potential problems that could cost thousands of dollars to repair.
We are FAA-authorized to perform nighttime aerial operations with an approved Daylight Operation Waiver under 14 CFR § 107.29. The waiver allows us to perform aerial infrared roof inspections throughout the United States.
Infrared inspections are the only proven nondestructive method for identifying moisture and energy loss and pinpointing problems in your in Jacksonville, FL buildings before they become visible and more expensive to repair. Give a call at (888) 317-4568 or contact us online to discuss your needs.
