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Thermal cameras used to inspect electrical panels, a furnace and industrial equipment

Thermographic Inspection Services

GoThermal provides thermographic inspections in South Africa, supervised by a Level 3 certified thermographer. Identify overheating faults early and receive prioritised findings for your maintenance team.

Level 3 supervisionProfessional FLIR equipmentThermal + visual reporting

Thermographic inspections for electrical, mechanical and building assets

For facility managers, maintenance teams and risk managers who need to locate thermal anomalies, investigate developing faults or plan preventive maintenance.

Electrical thermographic inspections

Locate abnormal heating associated with loose connections, overloads and deteriorating components.

Typical assets: distribution boards, switchgear, transformers, substations, motor control centres and cabling.

Useful for electrical fire-risk assessments and insurer-requested surveys.

Mechanical and industrial inspections

Investigate abnormal heat patterns associated with friction, lubrication problems and equipment stress.

Typical assets: motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, boilers and refractory linings.

Support condition monitoring and planned maintenance.

Building and infrastructure inspections

Investigate thermal patterns that may indicate insulation defects, moisture ingress, heat loss or HVAC inefficiencies.

Typical applications: commercial buildings, warehouses, roofs and building services.

Suspected moisture or insulation defects may require additional testing.

Aerial thermal and solar PV inspections

Drone-mounted thermal imaging can help survey solar installations, large roofs and difficult-to-access infrastructure.

Before quoting: we assess the proposed scope, site access and operational requirements.

Aerial work is subject to site conditions, permissions and applicable aviation requirements.

Expert interpretation, not just thermal images

GoThermal inspections are supervised by a Level 3 certified thermographer. We use professional FLIR thermal imaging equipment, including inspection platforms such as the T865, to capture radiometric data for analysis.

Reliable findings depend on equipment load, viewing angle, emissivity, reflected temperature and environmental conditions, not camera resolution alone.

The inspection scope and safe access arrangements are agreed before the visit. Thermal anomalies guide investigation; they do not, on their own, prove the cause of every fault.

Technician using a handheld thermal camera to inspect an open electrical cabinet
Electrical thermography application image.

Thermographic inspection reports for maintenance teams

Your thermographic inspection report typically includes:

  • Thermal images and corresponding visual reference images.
  • Measured temperatures and descriptions of identified anomalies.
  • Severity classification to help prioritise maintenance.
  • Recommendations for corrective investigation or maintenance.

For an insurance-driven inspection, send us the insurer’s requirements before booking. Report scope and acceptance requirements must be agreed; thermography is not an electrical Certificate of Compliance.

Discuss Your Inspection Requirements
Illustrative thermographic inspection report on a clipboard with thermal images
Illustrative reporting image, not a sample client report.

How the inspection works

  1. Define the scope. Tell us your site location, assets, reason for inspection and any insurer or reporting requirements.
  2. Plan the site visit. Agree access, operating conditions, safety arrangements and the task risk assessment.
  3. Capture and analyse. Record thermal data, identify anomalies and classify findings under Level 3 supervision.
  4. Report and discuss. Receive structured findings and prioritised recommendations for follow-up.

Thermography is non-contact, but electrical access must follow the site’s safety procedures. Suitable operating load and conditions are important for meaningful results.

Thermographic inspection questions

How much does a thermographic inspection cost?

The quote depends on the site location, number and type of assets, access requirements and reporting scope. Include these details in your enquiry so we can prepare a relevant quotation.

Can I use the report for an insurance requirement?

Thermographic reports can support insurance risk assessments. Share your insurer’s exact requirements before booking so we can confirm the inspection and reporting scope. Acceptance is determined by your insurer.

Does the equipment need to be operating?

Electrical and mechanical inspections usually need equipment operating under a representative load to reveal meaningful thermal patterns. We agree suitable conditions and safe access during planning; not every asset can be assessed under the same conditions.

What areas do you cover?

GoThermal provides thermographic inspection services in South Africa. Send your site location with your enquiry so we can confirm availability, access and any travel requirements.

Is a thermal inspection an electrical Certificate of Compliance?

No. A thermographic inspection identifies thermal anomalies and supports maintenance and risk management. It does not replace an electrical Certificate of Compliance or other required electrical testing.

How often should our site be inspected?

The appropriate interval depends on asset criticality, operating conditions, previous findings and insurer requirements. Use the inspection findings to inform a risk-based maintenance schedule rather than assuming one interval suits every site.

Request a thermographic inspection quote

Tell us what you need inspected. In the message field, please include:

  • Site location and company name.
  • Assets or systems to inspect, with approximate quantities if available.
  • Purpose and timing: maintenance, an existing concern or an insurer’s deadline.
  • Access or reporting requirements, including supporting documents.

Prefer to talk through the scope? Call +27 11 557 9200.

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Looking for cameras or thermography training?

This page is for inspection services. If you want to carry out your own inspections, explore industrial thermal imaging cameras, thermographic inspection training or thermographic software.

Need continuous monitoring rather than a periodic inspection? Explore thermal early fire detection systems. An inspection records conditions during the visit; it does not provide uninterrupted monitoring between inspections.