Hidden Leak Detection
In the example photos below, water is dripping from the ceiling. The floor above appears dry and feels dry to the touch. You can't just start tearing the ceiling and walls apart until you locate the problem. Instead, find the leak using an infrared camera.
But FLIR won't work through stainless steel lined kitchen walls. Instead, we have located leaks hidden in kitchen walls using a high definition lighted mini-camera mounted on a remote controlled robotic snake.
Sometimes a leak will originate from several floors above. Fluorescent dye will get you close enough to the source of the leak to understand how to proceed with repairs.
Uh-Oh Wet Ceiling
Upstairs Appears Dry
Upstairs Appears Dry
FLIR Reveals Wet Area
FLIR Reveals Wet Area
FLIR Reveals Wet Area
FLIR Reveals Wet Area
Leak Source Found
Leaking Drain
Leaking Drain
Repaired Drain
Wall Repair Complete
Underground Utility Mapping
It is illegal to dig a hole before locating the underground utilities. The call-811 free locating service covers the minimum requirement, and gives limited protection on private property. There are often underground elements on private property that the free service is not able to locate. We have extensive experience locating, identifying, and documenting underground elements on private property.
The example photos below depicts a typical restaurant drain system inspection. The kitchen drains to the grease interceptor are located in the drive-through lane. The sanitary drain runs directly to the municipal sewer. The sanitary drain was clear, but had a belly (low spot) just outside the building wall. Effluent can build up in the belly and result in a clogged drain (usually on a Friday night!). The kitchen drain had become almost completely clogged by grease buildup inside the building. Strangely, we also found a 2-lb hammer wedged in the grease trap inlet baffle, ref., photo. The estimated cost of these repairs exceeded the cost of this inspection. Therefore, the new tenant had the opportunity to negotiate the repair costs into the lease.
Restroom Sanitary Drain
Restroom Sanitary Drain
Sanitary Drain Belly
Sanitary Drain Belly
Sanitary Drain Belly
Sanitary Drain Belly
Sanitary To Municipal
Sanitary To Municipal
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Kitchen To Grease Trap
Hammer in Baffle
Grease Trap To Sewer
Grease Trap To Sewer
Grease Trap To Sewer
Grease Trap To Sewer
Grease Trap To Sewer
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Floor Inspection
Building and Grounds Inspections
- Pre-Lease or Pre-Purchase
- Underground Through Roof
- Sewer and Stormwater
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
- Structure, esp., Hidden Elements
- Elevator and Fire Protection
- Hazardous Substances
- Building Code Compliance
- Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Gas Manifold
Gas Manifold
Gas Manifold
Gas Manifold
Gas Manifold
Power and Fire Distribution Room
Power and Fire Distribution Room
Power and Fire Distribution Room
Power and Fire Distribution Room
Power and Fire Distribution Room
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Soils Analysis
Soils Analysis
Soils Analysis
Soils Analysis
Irrigation Controllers
Irrigation Controllers
Irrigation Controllers
Irrigation Controllers
Irrigation Controllers
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
2nd Floor Deck
Fixed Windows
Fixed Windows
Fixed Windows
Fixed Windows
Fixed Windows
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Elevator Equipment
Storm Drain Filters
Storm Drain Filters
Storm Drain Filters
Storm Drain Filters
Storm Drain Filters
Storm Drain Filters
Reporting
We used radar to perform the inspection depicted below. The new tenant needed to know whether their proposed new drains would cut through any existing post tensioned floor tendons. NOTE: A broken floor tendon can cost up to $100K to replace. This inspection lead to abandoning this site before the lease was signed. The customer continued exploring properties until several more suitable locations were found.
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Electrical Duct Bank
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
Post Tensioned Tendons
