Thermal Imaging and Leak Detection

When faced with the destruction of a fully finished basement wall, many homeowners would prefer "non-destructive" methods of detecting the degree to which, and/or the locations where, there are water problems in their basement, particularly where concrete block or cinderblock foundations are involved. If there is moisture on the surface of a foundation wall or in drywall or framing, a thermal imaging inspection, using advanced infrared technology, can assist greatly. AquaGuard Injection & Waterproofing™ offers this inspection service for precisely this reason.

Note: In reality, the presence of water in a basement doesn't always mean that there is a basement leak, in fact, a wet basement can originate from anywhere in the building envelope, from a leaking roof to an improperly caulked patio door frame, or even a plumbing leak. These hard to find leak sources require the use of advanced diagnostic equipment such as thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters. The skill required to find the actual source of a water leak in your basement is the reason why AquaGuard Injection & Waterproofing™ only sends technicians to provide estimates for basement waterproofing, as the determination of the leak source is of crucial importance. Over the years, we have located many leaks which originated from locations other than the foundation, and in many cases, our competitors provided quotes for external waterproofing! If you believe in the adage "You get what you pay for" discriminating homeowners will call AquaGuard Injection & Waterproofing™ to correctly detect the source of their basement leak. Who would want a free estimate if, in the end, they spent money waterproofing a basement that didn't need waterproofing to begin with, or spent more money than they had to?

To learn more about how water can leak into your basement when you don't have a basement leak per se, visit our weatherproofing page for typical basement leak sources unrelated to actual foundation leaks.

Below is an example of the use of thermal imaging technology to detect the source of a leak in a finished basement:

The following pictures were taken on June 30th, 2010; we were called-in by a repeat client to diagnose the cause of a leak near the top of the back wall in her finished basement in Oakville.

By using thermal imaging technology, as well as other testing methods, we were able to confirm that the source of the leak was a lag bolt hole through the brick veneer immediately above the visible damage in the basement wall. Lag bolts are commonly used to fasten above ground decks to the brick veneer of a home and must be sealed properly to prevent water from entering through the lag bolt holes.

If you are looking for truly professional waterproofing services, call AquaGuard Injection & Waterproofing™ at 1.888.284.2384 today.

Click on the hyperlink to learn more about how applied infrared technologies, such as the thermal imaging of buildings, can be of value to you in detecting problems associated with a wet basement, or building envelope leaks in general.