Do the home inspectors you recommend use thermal cameras to check for water leaks?

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

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Not that I'm aware of Roy. Doesn't mean they don't.

Sep 29, 2015 11:54 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Denver, CO
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

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I saw Jay was talking about this today, and have to contact the inspectors I recommend, don't think they offer this. We don't usually have trouble with water or moisture here in Denver since it is so arid.

Sep 30, 2015 12:52 AM

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Gaithersburg, MD
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Roy Kelley yes, my inspector does have Thermal Camera - and he charges nominal fees for that service.

Sep 29, 2015 10:56 PM

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Joan Cox

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Gaithersburg, MD

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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Yes, they do use thermal cameras

Oct 17, 2016 10:21 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

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Thermal cameras can be a huge boon to a home inspection. They can detect a wide variety of problems and can give a buyer peace of mind.

Oct 04, 2015 07:42 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

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Not that I am aware of Roy.

Sep 30, 2015 06:40 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Yup! I have been recommending a company for years that has a thermal camera. It has been more useful than I can tell you. Once had the inspector detect a leak behind a wall that wasn't visible.

Sep 30, 2015 01:15 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Barbara Todaro

Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA

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I wish they did in our area....

Sep 29, 2015 11:25 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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Yes.

Sep 29, 2015 11:20 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Renee Paray

Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA

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I have seen that more and more plumbers are using thermal cameras to identify leaks. I have one home inspector who uses one for an additional charge.

Sep 29, 2015 11:13 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Roy Kelley Yes!

Sep 29, 2015 11:11 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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YES the 2 i use most often do have one. It is a great experience to see what is behind those walls.

Sep 29, 2015 11:07 PM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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None of them do. This is a great question and I wonder if they are worried about liability.

Sep 29, 2015 10:20 PM

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Roy Kelley

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The Woodland Team of Texas

The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX

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I dont think so.

Mar 24, 2019 09:49 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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no, not any I have seen

Sep 25, 2018 09:14 PM

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I saw Jay was talking about this today, and have to contact the inspectors I recommend, don't think they offer this. We don't usually have trouble with water or moisture here in Denver since it is so arid.
Roy Kelley yes, my inspector does have Thermal Camera - and he charges nominal fees for that service.
Thermal cameras can be a huge boon to a home inspection. They can detect a wide variety of problems and can give a buyer peace of mind.
Yup! I have been recommending a company for years that has a thermal camera. It has been more useful than I can tell you. Once had the inspector detect a leak behind a wall that wasn't visible.
I have seen that more and more plumbers are using thermal cameras to identify leaks. I have one home inspector who uses one for an additional charge.
YES the 2 i use most often do have one. It is a great experience to see what is behind those walls.
None of them do. This is a great question and I wonder if they are worried about liability.