Running a business is costly enough without energy slipping through the cracks — literally. In offices, retail spaces, and commercial buildings, hidden air leaks and poor insulation force heating and cooling systems to work overtime, driving up power bills and creating uncomfortable work environments.
Our commercial thermal imaging inspection service takes the guesswork out of energy management. Using advanced infrared cameras and AI analysis, we identify exactly where your building is losing efficiency — from leaky ductwork and drafty windows to insulation failures and roof gaps. The result is a clear, data-driven report showing the severity of each issue and the most cost-effective solutions to fix them.
For business owners, this means more than just lower bills. It means a more comfortable workspace for staff and clients, reduced strain on HVAC systems, and measurable progress toward sustainability targets. Whether you’re managing a single office or a portfolio of properties, we help you turn wasted energy into lasting savings.
Energy is one of the biggest ongoing costs for any business — and much of it is wasted through hidden leaks and poor thermal performance. From office buildings to retail spaces, heating and cooling systems often work harder than they need to, driving up bills and creating uncomfortable conditions for staff and clients.
DraftGuard commercial thermal imaging inspections take the guesswork out of energy management. Using industry-leading infrared cameras and AI-powered analysis, we pinpoint where your building is losing heat or letting it in, so you can fix issues before they cost you more.
- Leaky ductwork wasting conditioned or heated air
- Gaps around doors and windows causing drafts
- Insulation breakdown in walls and ceilings
- Roof penetrations (vents, skylights) allowing heat transfer
- Glazing and curtain wall failures in offices
Thermal imaging reveals these issues instantly – no invasive testing, no guesswork.
IDEAL FOR OFFICES
A convenient, low-cost building inspection to identify thermal leakage, providing simple and easy solutions to improve thermal performance and reduce operating costs:
Internal and external thermal imaging inspection conducted by a DraftGuard technician
Inspect key vulnerabilities such as doors, windows, ceiling entries (exhaust fans, lighting fixtures), wall insulation & ceiling insulation
Detailed digital report of findings featuring annotated thermal images, interpretation of results and an actions list of cost-effective solutions to implement
Ready to improve your building’s passive thermal performance and being lowering operating costs?
Contact us today to discuss your business’ requirements.
Our team will provide a tailored quote based on your building type, size, and objectives.
“Passive thermal performance” means improvements to the building envelope: insulation, sealing leaks around doors/windows, better glazing, reducing thermal bridging, etc. These improvements reduce heating/cooling loads, which often are large parts of energy bills.
Here are what studies and guidelines suggest:
According to NABERS (Australia’s building rating scheme), office buildings rated on energy performance have seen on average ~42% energy savings over time through improving efficiency and envelope performance.
Studies elsewhere suggest that up to 40-60% of energy consumed by building services (heating, cooling, ventilation) may be lost via leaks, poorly insulated walls/roofs, and inefficient windows. By improving envelope performance, a large part of that can be reclaimed. (Walls, roof, windows, doors are key.)
A study of small offices using smart thermostats, adaptive control, etc. showed savings of 8.9% to 20.4% of total electricity consumption from better control combined with passive improvements (but note passive improvements contribute heavily here).
| Business type | Annual energy spend | Possible Savings % from Passive Improvements* | Estimated annual savings |
| Small office / retail, low HVAC load (~$6,000/yr) | $6,000 | 10-25% | $600 – $1,500 |
| Medium office, moderate HVAC use / mixed loads (~$12,000/yr) | $12,000 | 15-35% | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Larger office / facility, heavy heating/cooling & long operation hours (~$30,000-50,000/yr) | $30,000 | 20-40% | $6,000 – $20,000 |
Savings % depend on how poor the existing building envelope is. If there are already good windows, insulation, etc., gains are lower. If the building has major leaks, little insulation, etc., then savings on higher end.
Caveats and influencing factors:
