DRONE THERMAL IMAGING

Rapid-response drone inspections for hard-to-reach areas.

Quickly see where you’re losing heat and get actionable steps to fix serious issues.

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Find heat loss, missing insulation and air leakage with thermal imaging

Reduce Heat Loss

Quickly find air leakage, thermal bridging and cold areas in residential and commercial buildings.

Inspect Assets

Using purpose-built drones, we’re able to inspect connections and voltages in energy assets.

Maximise Energy Production

We also provide specialist solar / photovoltaic thermal imaging surveys to national standards.

UK’s leading provider of thermal imaging surveys

iRed® is the largest independent thermal imaging consultancy in the UK. As the preferred supplier for NHBC and leading home-builders nationwide, you can trust that your building is in safe hands with us.

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LEADING THE WAY

Pioneering specialist aerial thermal imaging surveys since 2005

Founded in 2002, iRed® are proud to be the first providers of aerial thermal imaging surveys in the UK.

Interested in offering thermal imaging to your customers? We also offer white label solutions for property managers, housing associations and energy consultants.

CONGESTED AREAS

Specialist 10m Operating Safety Case for congested areas

iRed® have been awarded a specialist 10m Operating Safety Case (OSC) from the CAA, enabling us to fly outside of the restrictions of standard drone operators.

For extremely congested areas (such as London), we operate a 102ft vehicle-mounted mast, ensuring we can meet the requirements for any project.

Resolve heat loss issues quickly and conclusively

Residential and commercial building thermal imaging surveys in accordance with BS EN ISO 13187 and BRE 176.

What We Find

Poor Construction
Thermal / Cold Bridging
Missing or Damaged Insulation
Moisture & Water Ingress
Air Leakage & Unintentional Openings
Poor Thermal Comfort
Damp & Mould

Where We Find It

Office Blocks
Commercial Buildings
Flats, Houses & Residential Tower Blocks
Housing Stock (Councils & Property Managers)
Warehouses & Storage
Military Infrastructure
Flat Roofing

“iRed’s professionalism is apparent in both their approach to the client on site and to the report production aspect which is delivered in an easy to understand and visually pleasing format.”

Adrian Caulk, Scottish & Southern Energy

“iRed have proved themselves to be very flexible in fitting in with our policies and procedures, the engineers have been very efficient and I have been impressed with the final presentation of the results.”

Paul Harding, NHS

“As a business, iRed have proved their worth time and time again. The professionalism of the office staff, united with engineer know-how of thermographic engineers is a formidable team.”

Trevor May, EMCOR

TRUSTED BY OVER 2,500+ CUSTOMERS

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Certified Inspectors

We’re proud to have the largest team of certified category 2/3 thermal inspectors in the UK.

Nationwide Surveys

We’re proud to be trusted by over 2,500 customers across a broad range of industries nationwide.

Latest Technology

In partnership with FLIR and DJI, we only use the very latest commercial inspection tools and sensors.

How do I book a survey?

1. Get Your Free Estimate

Simply get in touch via our quote form and we’ll send you back a free estimate the same day.

2. Thermal Survey

We start our checks 24hrs before the survey, keeping you updated along the way.

3. Report Analysis

Our in-house reports are delivered within 3-5 days, signed off by certified thermographers.

We’re approved and accredited

We’re proud to maintain a number of accreditations, certifications, awards and affiliations from national and global organisations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is thermal imaging?

Thermal imaging (also known as ‘Infrared Thermography’) uses heat-sensitive cameras to detect subtle differences in temperature. These cameras can detect temperature differences of less than 1ºC.

Originally designed for military use, thermal cameras are often seen used for search and rescue. Other applications include firefighters, who use the technology to see through smoke.

For non-contact measurement, thermal cameras can identify, capture and assess heat loss. This is used to inspect buildings, electrical equipment, rotating machinery and devices.

Why use thermal imaging for buildings?

Thermal imaging is the only non-contact method of investigation for buildings – eliminating the need to physically inspect behind a finished structure.

How does thermal imaging work?

Any object with a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15ºC) emits infrared radiation. The higher the temperature of the object, the greater the intensity of infrared radiation.

Infrared technology is designed to detect the intensity of radiation given off by an object. Once detected, a thermal camera creates an image of the object – based on the radiation it emits. This image is rendered using artificial colours, turning invisible radiation into a visible image.

Once captured, thermal images can be analysed to establish patterns and interruptions. For example, a loose connection in an electrical circuit or heat loss in a commercial building.

Why use accredited/certified inspectors?

Thermal cameras cannot take accurate readings without adjustments. Factors such as reflectivity and emissivity must be changed to collect reliable information.

Accreditation verifies that a thermographer can:

Operate an infrared camera
Collect accurate temperature data
Create reliable thermal inspection reports

Our thermographers are accredited by both the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing and the Awarding Body of the Built Environment. In addition to this, we have PCN Category 2 and 3 thermographers who are approved by the UKTA to conduct BREEAM surveys.

iRed is CHAS Accredited, Cyber Essentials Tier 1 Certified, CAA Approved and ISO 9001:2015 Certified.

Why people and companies choose iRed®…

Other companies

Not qualified to national standards
Not qualified for thermal image analysis
Insufficient company insurance
Low-resolution thermal cameras
No aerial surveying capabilities
Little to no image explanation or analysis

Why companies use iRed®

Our inspectors are accredited to ISO 18436 / ISO 6781 standards
Comprehensive reports certified to Level 4 standards
£5m Public & £10m Employers liability insurance
Highest-resolution thermal imaging cameras in the UK
CAA Approved Drone Inspectors (ID. 2082)
Aftercare troubleshooting and advice

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Questions? Talk to one of our experts on 01243 370 296* and we’ll help you find the best solution for your project.

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