Drafts and air leaks
Around windows, doors, outlets, baseboards and the attic hatch. Usually the cheapest fixes with the biggest payoff.
Thermal imaging for DC homes
See exactly where your home loses heat.
A thermal camera shows the drafts, missing insulation and hidden damp spots you can't see. You get a clear report that ranks what to fix first.
- Serving all of Washington, DC
- Evening and weekend visits
- Report within 48 hours
- No payment to book
What a thermal scan finds
Most heat loss in older DC homes is invisible from inside the room. On a cold evening, the camera shows it in minutes.
Missing insulation
Empty or settled wall cavities, thin attic insulation and cold corners, common in DC rowhouses built before 1950.
Hidden moisture
Damp spots behind walls and ceilings, checked with a moisture meter so you know what is real and what is not.
How it works
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Request a time
Tell us about your home and when suits you. We confirm a date by email within one business day, timed for a cold evening or morning.
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A 60–90 minute visit
We scan every exterior wall, then go room by room inside. You see the camera screen as we go. Nothing is opened up.
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Your report in 48 hours
Thermal and regular photos side by side, what each problem is, and a ranked list of fixes, cheapest wins first.
What your report looks like
Every finding is written in plain language, with the photo pair, the temperature difference, the likely cause and what to do about it.
- Top three issues on the first page
- Room-by-room findings with thermal and regular photos
- Each issue rated high, medium or low
- Suggested fixes, from DIY weatherstripping to insulation work
- Contractor referrals only if you ask for them
Front bedroom, north wall
- Surface temp
- 54°F vs 66°F on the rest of the wall
- Likely cause
- Missing insulation in two stud bays below the window
- Suggested fix
- Dense-pack insulation from outside or inside; seal the window trim first
Example for illustration.
Who it's for
Cold rooms and drafts
One room never warms up, or you feel air moving near the windows. Find out exactly where it's coming from.
High heating bills
Before you spend thousands on new windows or a furnace, see where the heat is actually going.
Buying a house
See behind the walls before you close. A thermal scan adds what a standard walk-through can miss.
Simple pricing
$299 per home
- Full exterior and interior thermal scan
- Moisture-meter checks on suspect spots
- PDF report within 48 hours, fixes ranked by impact
- Walkthrough of the top findings on site
Homes up to about 3,000 sq ft. Larger homes and multi-unit buildings: ask for a quote. No payment is taken when you book.
Where we work
All of Washington, DC, including Capitol Hill, Petworth, Columbia Heights, Georgetown, Glover Park, Brookland, Shaw, Mount Pleasant, Adams Morgan, Takoma, Chevy Chase DC and H Street. Just outside the District? Ask us.
Questions
Is this a home inspection?
No. It's a non-invasive thermal scan focused on heat loss, air leaks, insulation and moisture. It doesn't replace a full home inspection, but it pairs well with one.
How is this different from a free energy audit?
DC and Pepco offer some no-cost programs, mostly for income-qualified households or as a visual check-up. If you qualify, they're worth a look. We focus on one thing: a detailed thermal scan you can book quickly, at a time that suits you, with a report you can act on.
Why only in cold weather?
The camera sees temperature differences. It needs a gap of roughly 18°F between inside and outside, so winter evenings and early mornings give the clearest results. We schedule around the forecast and will move your visit if it's too mild.
Do you do the repairs?
No. We find and explain the problems so you can decide what to fix. If you'd like, we can suggest insulation and air-sealing contractors, and you choose who to hire.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Keep the heat on at a steady 68–72°F for about 4 hours before the visit, and clear a little space in front of exterior walls. We'll send a short checklist when we confirm.
I rent. Can I book?
Yes, with your landlord's permission. Landlords and property managers are welcome to book for their own units too.
How do I pay?
Nothing is due when you request a scan. We'll confirm the price and payment details by email before your visit.