Electrical thermal imaging inspections
Infrared scanning that finds loose connections, unbalanced loads and failing insulation inside energised equipment — without shutting anything down or taking anything apart.
Finding faults you cannot see
Thermal imaging — thermography — uses highly sensitive infrared equipment to find equipment faults that are invisible to the naked eye. It is a non-destructive, non-invasive test that detects poor connections, unbalanced loads and deteriorated insulation in live electrical components.
The cameras convert the heat radiating off equipment into a colour map of surface temperature, accurate to a tenth of a degree. Something running hot shows up long before it fails.
- Nothing is disconnected, opened or damaged to run the test
- Works on switchboards, plant and equipment in offices, sites and homes
- Every survey produces a written report with prioritised repairs
Thermal scanning and reporting
Switchboard Scanning
Routine thermal scans of workplace switchboards, pinpointing faults to the exact component.
Preventative Schedules
Scanning built into your regular maintenance cycle, so faults are found on your timetable.
Insurance-Compliant Reports
Reporting in the form insurers ask for, with a documented scope of the boards and equipment covered.
Commercial & Industrial Plant
Machinery, distribution boards and plant equipment, scanned while energised and running.
Prioritised Fault List
Findings ranked by urgency, so you know what to fix now and what can wait for the next shutdown.
Downtime Reduction
Components replaced before they fail, rather than after they have taken a circuit out.
What makes a scan insurance-compliant
Thermal imaging is not a legal requirement, but insurers often ask for it — sometimes before cover, sometimes to reduce a premium. If yours has asked, the scan usually has to meet all three.
A qualified thermographer
Conducted by a licensed thermographer holding a minimum of Level 1 qualifications.
An insurance-compliant report
Reported in the format the insurer will actually accept, not just a set of images.
A detailed scope of works
The location and description of every on-site board and piece of equipment covered.
Catching it early is the whole point
The main benefit is early detection of equipment failure. As part of a regular maintenance plan, scanning keeps you ahead of problems before they become expensive ones — minimising downtime, further damage and emergency repair bills.
It also cuts workplace risk directly: a large share of electrical fires start at a connection that had been running hot for a long time.
Nothing disconnected, nothing dismantled, nothing shut down.
From survey to priority list
Scope the Site
We document every board and item of equipment to be covered — the scope insurers ask for.
Infrared Survey
Equipment scanned while energised and under normal load, because that is when faults show.
Report & Prioritise
A written report: what was inspected, what was found, the temperature variations, and how urgent each item is.
Rectify
We can carry out the repairs and replacements the survey calls for, then rescan to confirm.
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Thermal imaging questions
What is electrical thermal imaging?
Also called thermography, it is a non-destructive and non-invasive test that uses infrared cameras to find poor connections, unbalanced loads, deteriorated insulation and other faults in energised electrical components — problems that are not visible to the naked eye.
What does an inspection actually involve?
An infrared camera converts the heat radiating from the surface of your equipment into electrical impulses, which are mapped as colours representing different temperatures. That image shows whether equipment is not drawing power, or is running too hot.
Is thermal imaging required for insurance?
It is not a legal requirement, but insurers do request it. Some ask for a scan of your electrical boards before providing cover, and some use it to reduce a premium. Where they do, the scan normally has to be done by a thermographer with at least Level 1 qualifications and come with a compliant report and a documented scope.
How often should switchboards and equipment be scanned?
Often enough to be preventative rather than reactive, which means building it into your regular maintenance schedule rather than calling for it after something has already failed.
What do I get at the end?
A detailed report covering the specific items, equipment and switchboards inspected, any failing components found and the extent of each defect, the temperature variations recorded, and a prioritised list of repairs with how urgently each needs addressing.
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Book a thermal survey
Tell us how many boards and where they are, and we will scope the survey and quote it with upfront pricing.