Water & Pipe
Pool & External
Thermal imaging, or infrared thermography, detects temperature differences caused by hidden water, moisture, cold spots, and air leaks. Because leaking water leaves a thermal signature in walls, ceilings, or floors, it can often be found before it becomes visible. ALD uses advanced thermal imaging cameras to map these patterns, pinpoint leaks other methods may miss, and provide a visual report showing where the problem is and why.
A non-contact scan used to confirm moisture, water paths, and hidden leak symptoms.
Thermal imaging is a non-contact, non-invasive method of detecting leaks and moisture by measuring infrared radiation emitted from surfaces. A thermal camera converts heat into a visible colour map. Water and moisture have distinct thermal signatures, making leaks visible even when hidden inside walls, ceilings, under floors, or below concrete.
Thermal imaging works for water leaks, moisture damage, and energy loss. It's particularly useful for detecting leaks in walls and ceilings where other methods can't reach, and for confirming the extent of moisture damage before repair begins. The camera doesn't damage anything — it just sees temperature differences.
You suspect a leak in a wall or ceiling but there’s no visible wet patch yet
Mould is appearing in patches but you're not sure where the moisture is coming from
There are wet patches around the perimeter of the feature
You want to confirm the extent of moisture damage before calling a plumber
A plumber suspects a leak in the roof, walls, or ceiling and needs confirmation
You have damp patches that come and go depending on weather or usage
You're checking the extent of water damage after a flood, burst, or leak event
You want a visual record of a potential leak issue for insurance purposes
Thermal imaging reveals what's hidden. It doesn't speculate. It shows you temperature differences and we interpret what they mean.
$495
For a thermal imaging scan.
Yes, if the wall is damaged enough to allow water to pool or seep. The thermal camera reads the temperature difference between wet and dry material. A slow, intermittent leak might not show up clearly on thermal — but a leak that's been running for days or weeks will. Your thermographer will confirm whether thermal findings are conclusive or if additional testing is needed.
Sometimes the leak is too early-stage (just started), too dry (slow seep with little water), or not active at the time of imaging. Leaks that come and go depending on weather or usage patterns might not be active during the scan. In these cases, we'll recommend additional testing (acoustic listening, tracer gas, or repeat thermal imaging at a different time) to confirm.
A visual inspection sees what's physically visible: wet patches, mould, staining. Thermal imaging sees temperature patterns, which means it can detect moisture before it becomes visibly wet. In many cases, thermal finds leaks at an earlier stage. It also detects leaks hidden inside walls or below surfaces where visual inspection can't reach.
Yes. Thermal imaging reveals gaps and penetrations in the building envelope that leak air. If your goal is finding water leaks, we focus on that. If you also want to identify thermal inefficiencies or air leaks, let us know and we can scan for those as well — it's the same technology, different application.
Thermal imaging is competitively priced and often more cost-effective than multiple other tests. If it identifies your leak immediately, you avoid the cost of additional acoustic or pressure testing. If it doesn't give a complete answer, you'll know that acoustic or tracer gas testing is the next step — and you've ruled out whole sections of the building.
High water bill? Mysterious damp spot? Slow drip inside the walls? We use acoustic listening and tracer gas technology to locate water leaks precisely, without breaking concrete, tiles, or drywall. Full written report included, with repair guidance for your plumber.
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Can't figure out where the water is coming from? That's our favourite type of case. We have the full range of tools and experience to solve detection problems that others have given up on. If there's water, we'll find it.
View Service Inert gas (nitrogen/helium) pressure testing for pipe integrity checks. We test newly installed systems, repaired lines, or existing infrastructure to confirm system integrity. Complies with AS3500 standards and provides documentary proof for councils and builders.
View ServiceOur cameras see what your eyes can't. Book a thermal scan and we'll show you exactly what's happening inside.
