CES Roofing uses thermal imaging equipment to detect hidden moisture in commercial roofing systems across Florida. Visual inspections only show what’s on the surface. Thermal imaging shows what’s inside, where decisions are actually made.
Thermal imaging detects moisture trapped inside a roofing system that a visual inspection would completely miss. Our equipment doesn’t just identify whether moisture is present. It measures the percentage of moisture in any given area of the roof, giving us a precise, data-driven picture of the roof’s actual condition.
On a flat commercial roof, water can enter at one point and travel far before it shows up as a visible leak inside the building. By the time you see it on the ceiling, the damage may already be widespread. Thermal imaging finds the source, not just the symptom.
Identifies trapped moisture that is invisible to the naked eye and undetectable through a standard surface inspection
Quantifies how much moisture is present in each area of the roof, not just whether it exists
Locates where water entered the system, not just where it eventually surfaced inside the building
Provides objective, measurable data to determine whether a roof qualifies for restoration or requires a full tear-off
Thermal imaging produces measurable results. You get documented facts, not a contractor’s assessment based on what they could see from the surface.
Florida building code requires a full tear-off if more than 25% of a roof is wet. Thermal imaging accurately determines whether you’ve crossed that threshold. Without it, a contractor is guessing.
A coating restoration costs roughly one-third the price of a full replacement. Knowing your roof’s actual moisture condition is the only reliable way to know which path makes financial sense.
Moisture found early means smaller repairs and intact warranties. Left undetected, it leads to structural damage, tenant disruption, and costs that could have been avoided.
Yes. We bring the thermal imaging equipment on every free roof evaluation. We deploy it when anything in the visual or drone inspection suggests potential moisture beneath the surface. There is no separate charge for the thermal scan as part of a free evaluation.
The equipment requires a real investment that most contractors skip. Without it, commercial roof inspections rely entirely on what can be seen from the surface, which gives an incomplete picture of a roof’s true condition. At CES Roofing, we use thermal imaging on commercial properties across Tampa, Orlando, and throughout our Florida service area as a standard part of how we assess roofs.
That depends on how much. If moisture affects less than 25% of the roof, restoration is typically still an option. If it exceeds 25%, Florida building code requires a full tear-off. We give you the actual data and a straight recommendation. We don’t push replacement when restoration is viable, and we don’t recommend restoration when the roof genuinely needs to come off.
Yes. The results are objective and documentable. If you’re dealing with storm damage or a leak-related claim, precise moisture data from a certified inspection strengthens your documentation and gives you accurate information when working through the claims process.
Yes. Many roofs with significant hidden moisture show no active leak. By the time a leak appears, the moisture has often been present long enough to compromise insulation, fasteners, or the deck below. Thermal imaging catches problems while they’re still manageable and repair costs are still reasonable.
A free evaluation from CES Roofing includes drone-assisted inspection and thermal imaging when conditions call for it. We’ll tell you exactly what we find and what it means for your roof.
