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Thermal IMAGING INSPECTION

Residential Inspections

At A Glance

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Improving passive thermal performance reduces energy usage, lowers energy bills and creates a more comfortable home.

Make drafts, cold corners and mystery heat/cold loss a thing of the past. We use professional thermal cameras + AI-driven analysis to find where your home is leaking heat, exactly how large the loss is, and what fixes give the fastest payback - so you stay comfortable and spend less on your energy bills.

Homeowners, renters (with landlord permission), strata managers and landlords who want:
• Comfort improvements without guessing
• Fewer drafts and cold/hot spots
• Lower energy bills
• Evidence for targeted insulation or sealing work

A thermal imaging inspection using latest technology HIKMICRO™ thermal imaging can reveal, identify and pinpoint thermal leakage caused by a range of issues from air leaks through to wall and ceiling insulation failure.

How to know when to consider a thermal imaging inspection?

• Your home gets hot and quickly during summer, and cold quickly during winter
• A specific area or room of your home gets hotter and colder than the rest of the house
• You can sometimes feel a draft but cannot locate its source
• You need to run heating or air conditioning for longer periods than previously
• Your energy bills have been steadily rising over time - due to price hikes combined with thermal inefficiencies throughout your home

When to consider a thermal imaging inspection

Your home gets hot and quickly during summer, and cold quickly during winter

A specific area or room of your home gets hotter and colder than the rest of the house

You can sometimes feel a draft but cannot locate its source

You need to run heating or air conditioning for longer periods than previously

Your energy bills have been steadily rising over time - due to price hikes combined with thermal inefficiencies throughout your home

Improving passive thermal performance reduces energy usage, lowers energy bills and creates a more comfortable home.

RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION

Who is this for

Make drafts, cold corners and mystery heat loss a thing of the past. We use professional thermal cameras + AI-driven analysis to find where your home is leaking heat, exactly how large the loss is, and what fixes give the fastest payback - so you stay comfortable and spend less on your energy bills.

Homeowners, renters (with landlord permission), strata managers and landlords who want:

• Comfort improvements without guessing
• Fewer drafts and cold/hot spots
• Lower energy bills
• Evidence for targeted insulation or sealing work

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RESIDENTIAL THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTION

Detect & Diagnose

LOCATE AND IDENTIFY UNDISCOVERED THERMAL LEAKS

A convenient, low-cost home inspection to identify and locate thermal leakage including a report providing cost-effective solutions to improve passive thermal performance and kick-start energy savings:

Internal and external detection with latest thermal imaging camera technology, conducted by a DraftGuard technician

Inspection of common vulnerabilities such as doors, windows, ceiling entries (exhaust fans, lighting fixtures), wall insulation and ceiling insulation

A digital report featuring checklist of inspected items, annotated thermal images, interpretation of results (rating issues: minor, moderate or major) and suggested cost-effective DIY actions to implement for immediate energy reduction and energy bill savings

Duration onsite: 30-45 minutes

Digital report delivered via email.

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RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION

Stage 1

IDEAL FOR LOCATING SUSPECTED THERMAL LEAKS

Internal thermal leakage detection with latest thermal imaging camera technology, conducted by a DraftGuard technician

Inspection of common vulnerabilities such as doors, windows, ceiling entries (exhaust fans, lighting fixtures), wall insulation and ceiling insulation

AI-powered image analysis and diagnostics to pinpoint exact locations and severity of thermal leakage

Two-page digital audit report featuring checklist of inspected items, annotated thermal images, interpretation of results (rating issues OK, minor, moderate or severe) and an actions list of cost-effective DIY solutions to implement for immediate energy reduction and energy bill savings

Duration onsite: 30-45 minutes

Digital report delivered within 48hrs

From $299

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RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION

Stage 2

INSPECTION AND PREVENTION

All of the inclusions of Stage 1, with additional external scanning of the building perimeter including windows, doors and roof.
A more detailed option for home owners:

Internal + external thermal leakage inspection conducted by a DraftGuard technician

Inspect key vulnerabilities such as doors, windows, ceiling entries (exhaust fans, lighting fixtures) and wall & ceiling insulation

AI-powered image analysis and diagnostics to pinpoint exact locations and severity of thermal leakage

Four-page digital audit report featuring checklist of inspected items, annotated thermal images, interpretation of results (rating issues OK, minor, moderate or severe) and an actions list of cost-effective DIY solutions to implement for immediate energy reduction and energy bill savings

Duration onsite: 1.5-2.5 hours

From $699

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THE INSPECTION PROCESS

What an inspection looks like

Schedule a thermal imaging inspection

A DraftGuard technician inspects your home for thermal leakage - this includes detailed thermal imaging of common vulnerabilities such as windows, doors and ventilation outlets, as well as scanning for wall and ceiling insulation issues.
Our pre-inspection checks ensure any specific concerns a home owner has are captured and prioritised during the inspection.

Detailed reporting

We provide clear and easy-to-understand reports featuring thermal images taken during the inspection which reveal issues unable to be seen without the technology.
Comprehensive diagnosis with descriptions of each fault are included, with interpretation and annotation included with each image captured during the inspection.

Actionable solutions

A DraftGuard report lists recommendations of actions for each identified issue that can be carried out by the home owner themselves.
These DIY upgrades are simple to carry out, with cost-effective and readily available materials, ruling out any need to hire expensive labour, leading to substantially increased future savings.

RISK ANALYSIS

Thermal leakage areas of risk

Roof/ceiling and attic hatches

Poor insulation, gaps around ceiling penetrations (downlights, vents, exhaust fans).

Risk: Very high
Leaky ducts can lose 20–40% of conditioned air before it ever reaches your rooms.

Heating and cooling ducting

Poorly sealed joins, damaged insulation around ducts.

Risk: Very high
Heat rises, and up to 25% of household heat loss is through uninsulated or poorly sealed ceilings.

Windows and window frames

Gaps in frames, deteriorated seals, single glazing, or poorly fitted sashes.

Risk: High
Windows can account for up to 25–30% of a home’s heat loss. Single-pane glass or metal frames without thermal breaks make it worse.

Fireplaces and chimneys

Unsealed dampers, open flues.

Risk: High
Severe if unused fireplaces are left open — it’s like leaving a window permanently ajar.

Doors and door frames

Under door thresholds, around side jambs, worn weatherstripping.

Risk: Moderate to high
A 3 mm gap under a standard door can let in as much air as a 10 cm hole in your wall.

Floors and skirting boards

Timber floors with gaps, unsealed subfloor vents, and skirting edges.

Risk: Moderate
Can account for 10–20% of heat loss in older homes without underfloor insulation.

Walls and wall penetrations

Around electrical outlets, plumbing penetrations, wall cavities with missing insulation.

Risk: Moderate
Often 10–15% of total heat loss if insulation is missing or patchy.

AT A GLANCE

Thermal imaging leak detection

At DraftGuard, we help homeowners see what the eye can’t. Using advanced thermal imaging cameras, we detect hidden air leaks, missing insulation, and other thermal issues that reduce comfort and drive up energy costs.

Most homes lose far more energy than their owners realise — in fact, studies show that up to 25–30% of a home’s heating and cooling can be lost through gaps, cracks, and poor insulation. That means higher bills, harder-working heating and cooling systems, and a home that never feels quite right.

We believe in giving homeowners clear, actionable insights so they can make simple improvements that add up to big savings and a more comfortable home.

INSIGHTS

How Air Leaks Can Impact Allergies In The Home or Office

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How Thermal Imaging Can Cut Your Energy Bills and Improve Home Comfort

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Planning Ahead: The Best Time to Get a Thermal Leak Inspection

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Ready to start saving on your energy bills?

Contact us about booking a thermal imaging leak inspection - it's the first step toward a home or office that performs better passively, leading to lower heating and cooling costs, reduced allergens in the air, and more comfort all year round.

THE INSPECTION PROCESS

What an inspection looks like

Step 1: Inspection

A DraftGuard technician inspects your home for thermal leakage - this includes detailed thermal imaging of common vulnerabilities such as windows, doors and ventilation outlets, as well as scanning for wall and ceiling insulation issues.
Our pre-inspection triage ensures any specific concerns a home owner has are captured and prioritised during the inspection.

Step 2: Reporting

Step 3: Actionable solutions

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Thermal IMAGING INSPECTION

It's time to start saving on energy costs.

An air leak or insulation issue can significantly impact your energy usage and costs to heat and cool your property.

A DraftGuard thermal imaging inspection is a quick and cost-effective starting point to making impactful improvements to your home or office's thermal performance.

If you suspect a leak or experience part of the home always being hot in summer and cold in winter, book a DraftGuard inspection and utilise latest-technology thermal imaging to pinpoint exactly where the thermal weaknesses are.

The sooner a weakness can be identified, the sooner it can be rectified and your energy bills lowered.

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