Infrared Consulting Services, Inc. Roof Moisture Survey and Visual Roof Inspection Report provides a complete documented roof evaluation of the existing condition of your commercial roofing systems.

During the day, the sun radiates energy onto your commercial building rooftop and into the roof surface. Throughout the evening, the roof radiates the heat back into the atmosphere—a process called radiational cooling. Areas of the roofing system that are of a higher mass (wet) retain this heat much longer than that of the lower mass (dry) areas of the commercial roof. Thermal imagers can detect the heat and "see" the warmer, higher mass areas of the roof, during the occurrence of uneven heat dissipation from the roof. This is an ideal way to pinpoint what areas of the commercial roof are retaining the moisture that can lead to future roof problems. This is the most comprehensive method to complete a full roof evaluation.

Infrared thermography is an accurate, cost-effective technique for detecting hard-to-locate roof problem or leak areas. Infrared Scans, also known as an IR scan, are able to detect water and moisture intrusion in buildings by thermal patterns. Infrared roof surveys and evaluations, along with other non-destructive roof testing techniques, are used to identify temperature differences created by wet insulation in commercial roofing.


An Infrared Roof Moisture Survey should be used:

1. Prior to final acceptance and payment for new roofing construction.
2. Before the commercial roof warranty expires.
3. Before approving roof specifications when acquiring commercial real estate.
4. Before re-roofing over an existing commercial roof assembly.
5. For early detection of roof problems in order to minimize long term roof repair costs.
6. Before preparing your budget request for roofing restoration.
7. Whenever roof condensation or roof leaks occur.

A roof evaluation via an infrared detection system can be used effectively on virtually all types of low slope roofing systems to substantially reduce your roof repair and replacement costs.

Infrared Consulting Services offers nationwide professional roof evaluations that provide the in-depth, unbiased data that owners and property managers need to protect their costly commercial roofing systems. To learn more about our services, please call us at 1-888-925-4404.


ICS’s Roof Evaluation and Visual Roof Inspection Services consist of:

1. Scanning the full roof surface with high resolution infrared equipment and marking moisture damaged roof areas with survey paint.
2. Roof moisture verification probes.
3. Core sampling with analysis to determine roof construction and roof moisture content.
4. Thermograms with matching 35mm photographs of typical roof moisture areas.
5. Visual field inspection of roofing components documented with 35mm photographs of existing roof conditions, along with a roof inspection checklist.
6. Panoramic photographs of the building rooftop.
7. Dimensioned roof drawing locating all of the above.
8. Summary of present roof condition, along with recommended roof repair considerations.
9. All delivered in a complete bound roof evaluation report.

Building owners and facility managers use the information from our infrared inspections to make better long-term plans for roofing maintenance, roof repair, and investment. The roof evaluation results can help prioritize multiple roof areas for accurate and economical long-term planning. Understanding your roof’s current condition and its expected commercial roof lifespan will help prevent severe, and expensive, disruptions in the long run.

The ICS infrared roof evaluation survey supplies you with the necessary information and documentation to make accurate roofing decisions concerning reroofing or roof repairing. You can also click here to learn more about Infrared Roof Moisture Surveys.


Thank you for your interest in ICS Infrared Consulting Services, Inc. We welcome your inquiry about infrared roof evaluations, infrared roof moisture inspections or infrared roof moisture testing services. Please contact us directly by clicking here. Infrared Consulting Services, Inc. serves customers nationwide.