NDTScan provides advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions tailored for flir systems. Our services ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient diagnostics across all sectors, from aerospace to infrastructure. With cutting-edge equipment and over a decade of experience, we deliver certified inspections that minimise downtime and maximise safety. Trust NDTScan for reliable, data-driven reporting that enhances your decision-making and operational excellence.
NDTScan uses FLIR Systems thermal imaging systems to detect heat anomalies, insulation failures, electrical overloads, and hidden moisture across buildings, plant rooms, M&E systems, and energy infrastructure. FLIR’s high-resolution infrared sensors enable non-contact inspections that reveal critical defects invisible to the human eye.
We deploy FLIR cameras in both routine and emergency diagnostics — supporting predictive maintenance, quality control, and compliance with electrical and thermal safety standards.
Continuous Innovation in Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging helps our clients avoid failure, reduce energy loss, and ensure safety. FLIR Systems’ intuitive user interfaces, sharp imaging, and broad compatibility make it a staple in NDTScan’s non-contact diagnostic toolbox.
Our FLIR Inspection Tools
- FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Camera: Delivers up to 640×480 resolution and powerful onboard analysis tools. Used for high-end industrial surveys and detailed electrical inspections.
- FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera: Pocket-sized camera for fast assessments of insulation, pipework, and small-scale M&E systems — ideal for tight-space inspections.
- FLIR T840: Ergonomic thermal camera with adjustable lens and viewfinder — used for scanning at height, from ground level, or under strong sunlight.
- FLIR Tools+ Software Suite: Allows advanced report generation, thermal video analysis, and annotated documentation — used across our client reports and defect logs.
- Multi-Use Across Building & Industrial Sectors: We use FLIR to locate roof leaks, overcurrent faults, thermal bridging, and water ingress during both active use and pre-occupancy surveys.
Why We Use FLIR Systems
FLIR combines world-class sensor tech with ease of use and compatibility across reporting systems. Their tools let us quickly detect serious issues before they escalate — without physical contact, disruption, or guesswork.
Other Systems in Use
We also use Testo for indoor air quality and environmental diagnostics, but FLIR is our primary tool for building and electrical thermal inspection.
Thermal Insight That Prevents Downtime and Damage
At NDTScan, we use FLIR thermal imaging UK systems to deliver rapid, high-resolution, non-contact diagnostics across buildings, energy infrastructure, and mechanical systems. Thermal anomalies can signal faults before they become failures — from overheating electrical components to insulation breakdown or hidden water ingress — and FLIR cameras help us locate and verify these problems with speed and precision.
Unlike invasive or visual-only inspections, thermal imaging allows our technicians to scan large areas quickly, identify temperature irregularities, and capture visual proof of unseen faults — all without disturbing building occupants, shutting down systems, or risking equipment damage. The result is safer, faster, and more informed asset management, aligned with UK health, energy, and building performance standards.
Predictive Maintenance Backed by Visual Evidence
In industrial and M&E environments, heat often tells the first story of failure. Overloaded switchgear, phase imbalance, degraded connections, motor overheating, and friction in rotating systems all produce detectable thermal signatures — long before physical symptoms arise. Using FLIR E96 and T840 cameras, NDTScan captures these warning signs during live operation, giving clients the chance to intervene before a fault escalates to downtime or damage.
We support asset integrity teams with regular thermal scanning as part of predictive maintenance cycles, providing consistent historical data, thermal trending, and change detection over time. Each scan is recorded with timestamped thermal images, emissivity references, and environmental notes — ensuring results are fully traceable and repeatable.
Applications include:
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Electrical panel inspection
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Transformer and distribution board analysis
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Motor and bearing heat profiling
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HVAC system fault detection
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Refrigeration and chiller diagnostics
In many cases, FLIR Systems’ thermal imaging enables early fault detection that eliminates the need for more intrusive or expensive testing — saving clients both time and money.
Building Diagnostics Without Destruction
Thermal imaging is equally powerful in the built environment. Our FLIR systems detect hidden roof leaks, cold bridging, air leakage, pipe failures, and water ingress behind finishes — enabling non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of building fabric before occupation or during performance audits.
The FLIR C5 handheld thermal camera is ideal for this role, allowing our technicians to move easily through tight spaces, ceiling voids, and occupied areas. It’s regularly used in new build snagging surveys, landlord compliance inspections, and insurance investigations.
We provide FLIR-supported thermal assessments for:
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Flat roof condition monitoring
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Damp and leak tracing
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Underfloor heating validation
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Thermal envelope audits (Part L compliance)
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Pre-purchase and handover inspections
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Retrofit energy loss analysis
By identifying insulation gaps, thermal bridging, and water ingress early, our clients avoid latent defect claims, premature material failure, and unexpected repair costs. Our reports include visual and thermal overlays, temperature readings, defect annotations, and recommendations for remediation or further investigation.
Integrated Software and Custom Reporting
All FLIR Systems cameras used by NDTScan are paired with FLIR Tools+, our thermal reporting and image analysis software. This platform enables advanced diagnostics, comparative analysis, and detailed visual documentation suitable for engineers, facilities managers, insurers, and project managers.
Thermal imagery is recorded in both radiometric and standard visual formats, allowing precise temperature analysis and side-by-side viewing. Reports can include:
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Annotated thermal imagery
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Temperature gradients and scale
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Real-time video snapshots (where supported)
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Fault categorisation by severity
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Emissivity and ambient condition records
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Export-ready documents in PDF, Word, or Excel
These features ensure results are easy to interpret and ready for use in design reviews, maintenance scheduling, or compliance documentation.
Supporting Compliance and Certification
Thermal imaging also plays a growing role in UK building compliance, particularly under Part L, BREEAM, and BS EN 13187 standards. We work with sustainability consultants, architects, and commissioning agents to support airtightness testing, fabric heat loss calculations, and quality assurance during construction.
By capturing data that supports SAP calculations, energy audits, and thermal bridge assessments, FLIR imaging enhances design validation and building performance certification. In insurance contexts, it can also be used to evidence conditions during claim assessments or pre-insurance inspections — proving asset integrity and risk status through visual and thermal comparison.
Deployed Across All Environments
NDTScan delivers FLIR thermal imaging UK services to clients across multiple sectors, including:
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Commercial Buildings: Office blocks, schools, care homes, and retail units
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Residential Developments: New builds, refurbishments, and managed portfolios
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Energy Infrastructure: Solar farms, substations, and CHP plants
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Manufacturing and Industry: Process lines, electrical rooms, and mechanical plant
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Transport Hubs: Rail depots, terminals, and aviation support areas
Our technicians are trained in both the operation of FLIR Systems hardware and the interpretation of thermal anomalies, ensuring that every inspection delivers not only data but insight. We understand how heat behaves — and how to tell when it’s a problem.
Non-Contact Testing for Safer Inspections
One of the greatest advantages of FLIR’s thermal imaging systems is the ability to inspect without contact. This is vital in live, high-voltage, or hazardous environments where traditional testing poses risk. With no need to touch live panels, dismantle fixtures, or enter confined zones, FLIR imaging offers a safer, faster, and more scalable inspection strategy for clients operating in high-risk sectors.
We use thermal imaging in live substations, operational data centres, and even sealed roof cavities — capturing heat signatures from a safe distance and compiling comprehensive visual logs. For elevated assets, we also combine thermal imaging with our DJI Enterprise drones, enabling aerial FLIR surveys of roofs, façades, and solar installations.
Why We Trust FLIR Systems Thermal Imaging UK
FLIR has built a reputation for sensor quality, software depth, and product durability — making them our first choice for thermal imaging across the board. From handheld surveys to large-scale industrial diagnostics, their systems provide the clarity, flexibility, and analytical power that our work demands.
By integrating FLIR Systems into our wider NDT portfolio — including concrete scanning, LiDAR mapping, and drone-based inspection — we offer a comprehensive, multi-discipline diagnostic solution tailored to modern building, infrastructure, and asset needs.