Infrared thermal imaging

Infrared thermal imaging. $149 standalone scan.

A focused infrared scan that reveals the temperature anomalies behind walls, ceilings, and floors - the cool patches that may point to hidden moisture, the gaps where insulation is missing, and the spots where something is warmer than it should be. You get same-day verbal findings and a photo-documented report within 48 hours. The fast, entry-level diagnostic for one suspect area or a whole-home scan across LA, Ventura, and Orange Counties.

What is thermal imaging

What a thermal imaging inspection shows.

A thermal imaging inspection is a single-tool diagnostic: an infrared camera reads surface temperatures across a room and highlights the anomalies that the naked eye can't see.

Infrared cameras don't see through walls - they read the surface temperature of whatever they're pointed at. Wet materials, missing insulation, and air movement all change that surface temperature, so the camera turns those invisible differences into a clear thermal picture. During the scan, a certified inspector sweeps the suspect areas, captures the anomalies, and documents each one with a thermal image and a plain-language note about what it may indicate.

This is the entry-level diagnostic. It is the right call when you have one specific concern - a cool patch on a ceiling, a draft, a spot that feels warm - or want a quick, affordable scan rather than a full inspection. Because it uses the camera alone, it points to where something is happening; confirming exactly what is happening is the next step.

Thermal imaging vs moisture testing

When the camera flags a cool area that may indicate hidden moisture, the way to confirm it is with calibrated meters. That is moisture testing at $229, which pairs the same infrared scan with pinless and pin-probe meters so a thermal anomaly becomes an actual moisture reading. Choose thermal imaging at $149 for a fast look at a specific spot; step up to moisture testing when you need a verified reading you can act on. If a musty smell has you thinking about mold, a mold inspection at $249 is the better starting point.

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What's included

What does thermal imaging include?

Every $149 scan is the same focused infrared diagnostic, with photo documentation and a written report.

On every visit

What we do on site
  • Infrared thermal camera scan of suspect walls, ceilings, and floors
  • Identification of temperature anomalies and thermal patterns
  • Notes on what each anomaly may indicate
  • Thermal image capture of every finding

Time on site: 30 to 60 minutes for most homes.

In your report

What you walk away with
  • Same-day verbal findings before we leave the property
  • Written report with thermal images within 48 hours
  • Plain-English notes on each anomaly and a recommended next step
  • A clear starting point for the right specialist if one is needed

Format: Easy-to-read PDF with thermal images.

When you need more

Next steps
  • Moisture testing to confirm a moisture anomaly with meters ($229)
  • Mold inspection if mold becomes the concern ($249)
  • Mold testing for lab-verified results ($349)
  • Next-Day or Same-Day rush turnaround

Best for: A quick look before deciding on a deeper service.

Why Clean Air

MICRO CMI Certified Mold Inspector | IICRC S520 Standard | Infrared Thermal Camera | Same-Day Findings

Your scan is run by a certified mold inspector who reads to a recognized industry standard and knows how to tell a meaningful thermal anomaly from background noise. The result is a clear, documented picture of where something is happening - and an honest read on what it would take to confirm it.

MICRO CMICertified Mold Inspector
IICRC S520Industry standard
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Pricing

How much does thermal imaging cost?

$149 flat for a standalone infrared scan. The price you're quoted is the price you pay - travel inside county lines and the written report are included.

The thermal imaging cost is $149 for a standard home, covering the infrared scan, identification of temperature anomalies, thermal image documentation, same-day verbal findings, and the written report within 48 hours. Larger homes and commercial spaces are quoted before we book. Many providers fold thermal imaging into a larger inspection fee; offering it on its own at a flat price means you can chase one specific concern without paying for a full inspection you may not need.

Need it faster?

Two rush options when timing matters.

Next-Day Rush +$149
Report delivered within 24 hours
Same-Day Service +$349
Scan and report delivered the same day

Same-Day subject to scheduling. Available inside our 25-mile core.

Moisture Testing

$229

Adds calibrated moisture meters to confirm a thermal anomaly with a real reading.

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Mold Inspection

$249

The right next step when mold, not just temperature, is the concern.

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Mold Testing

$349

Lab-verified mold species and spore counts when you need confirmation.

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How it works

From your call to your report. Here's exactly what happens.

A thermal scan takes about 30 to 60 minutes on site. Here's the whole process, start to finish.

  1. 1

    You book

    Tell us what's going on. We confirm a time - same day inside our 25-mile core, next day everywhere else - and lock in the $149 flat rate.

  2. 2

    We scan

    We sweep the suspect areas with the infrared camera and capture each temperature anomaly as a thermal image, with notes on what it may indicate.

  3. 3

    You get same-day findings

    Before we leave, we walk you through what the camera picked up - in plain language - so you know what showed up while we're still on site.

  4. 4

    We document it

    We assemble the thermal images and notes into a clear written record, with a recommended next step if an anomaly needs confirmation.

  5. 5

    You get the full report

    Within 48 hours you'll have the complete report. If an anomaly points to moisture or mold, we'll point you to the right next service.

Service area

Three counties. A fast scan, anywhere we go.

Based in Woodland Hills, we provide infrared thermal imaging across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties - for homes, rentals, and commercial buildings alike. Same-day appointments inside our 25-mile core, next day everywhere else, with no travel fees within county lines.

Los Angeles County

Cities we cover
  • Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino
  • Sherman Oaks, Studio City, West Hills
  • Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood
  • Pasadena, Glendale, Malibu, and more

Response: Same day across the core San Fernando Valley.

Ventura County

Cities we cover
  • Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills
  • Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park
  • Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura
  • and surrounding communities

Response: Next-day appointments countywide.

Orange County

Cities we cover
  • Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton
  • Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach
  • Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo
  • and surrounding communities

Response: Next-day appointments countywide.

$149
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Infrared
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Verbal findings
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Real reviews

5.0 stars. 96 Google reviews. Here's what people say.

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Based on 96 Google reviews

My wife’s allergies got worse after we turned on the heater. We booked a mold inspection, and Ana found mold inside one of the wall cavities. Mold testing confirmed elevated...

Ethan7 months ago

Our AC smelled strange every time it turned on. Mold inspection found spores in the ductwork, and mold testing confirmed they were circulating through the home. After cleaning, the air...

char7 months ago

Before replacing flooring after a small leak, we decided to get a pre-remediation mold inspection. Testing confirmed mold beneath the old baseboards. The technician explained everything clearly and provided a...

Michelle Clark7 months ago

After last week’s humidity, we noticed bubbling paint in the living room. Ana performed a mold inspection and found hidden water damage. The mold testing confirmed black mold spores in...

Ollie Magnanimo7 months ago

After a few days of heavy moisture, we noticed bubbling paint in our living room. Ana came out for a mold inspection and found hidden water damage behind the drywall....

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Frequently asked

Thermal imaging questions, answered.

How much does thermal imaging cost?
A standalone infrared thermal imaging scan is $149 flat. That covers the scan, identification of temperature anomalies, thermal image documentation, same-day verbal findings, and a written report within 48 hours. Larger homes and commercial spaces are quoted before you book, and there are no trip fees inside county lines.
What does thermal imaging include?
It includes an infrared thermal camera scan of the suspect walls, ceilings, and floors, identification of temperature anomalies and thermal patterns, a thermal image of each finding, and notes on what each one may indicate. You receive same-day verbal findings and a written report with the thermal images within 48 hours.
Thermal imaging vs moisture testing - which do I need?
Thermal imaging ($149) is the camera-only scan: it shows where temperature anomalies are, including ones that may point to hidden moisture. Moisture testing ($229) adds calibrated pinless and pin-probe meters that confirm whether an anomaly is actually wet and how deep it goes. Start with thermal imaging for a fast look at a specific spot; choose moisture testing when you need a verified reading to act on.
Can thermal imaging find a leak?
Thermal imaging reveals thermal anomalies that may indicate hidden moisture from a leak - it shows where to look, not the pipe itself. To confirm moisture with an actual reading, moisture testing at $229 adds calibrated meters, and a licensed plumber locates and repairs the source. The thermal scan gives everyone a clear starting point.
What can thermal imaging actually see?
An infrared camera reads surface temperature, not what is behind a wall. It highlights temperature differences that can point to hidden moisture, missing or settled insulation, and air movement around windows and HVAC. Heat anomalies in electrical areas are flagged for a licensed electrician to evaluate - this is not an electrical safety inspection. The camera shows where something is happening; confirming what it is can be the next step.
When is just thermal imaging enough?
It is enough when you have a single, specific concern - a cool patch on the ceiling, a draft, a spot that feels warm - and want a quick, affordable read before deciding whether to go further. It is also a useful fast scan during a home purchase. When a finding needs confirmation, the report tells you the right next step.
Will thermal imaging find hidden mold?
Thermal imaging cannot identify mold - it reads temperature, not biology. What it can do is reveal the moisture conditions that let mold grow. If mold is the concern, a mold inspection at $249 is the right next step, and mold testing at $349 adds lab-verified species and spore counts.
What is the difference between IR thermography and infrared imaging?
They are the same thing. Infrared imaging, IR thermography, and thermal imaging all describe using an infrared camera to capture surface-temperature differences as an image. We use the terms interchangeably, and the service is the same $149 scan either way.

Ready for a fast infrared scan?

Tell us what's going on and we'll lock in a time - same day inside our core, next day everywhere else. Quick, straightforward, and on your schedule.