Thermographic Survey in Wigan

Wigan has a practical mix of homes, and the local market reflects that spread. Home.co.uk lists Willowbrook Fields on Seaman Way, Ince, WN2 2FP as 2-bedroom homes available for shared ownership, while The Seasons at 1A Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, WN3 5YD includes terraced to detached new-build houses from Keepmoat. Bakers Court in WN2 1HB is also on the local map, with 2 and 3 bedroom houses through Your Housing Group, and a 40% share priced at £98,000 - £118,000 against a full market value of £245,000 - £295,000.

That mix is exactly where thermographic surveys earn their keep. New-build homes can still suffer from insulation gaps at joists, service penetrations, window perimeters or loft hatches, especially if the build has been adapted or occupied before a final check has been done. Older homes in Wigan can show a different pattern, with more obvious draught paths and colder junctions, but the thermal camera still points us to the same outcome - the parts of the fabric losing heat first.

Wigan Council's draft local plan in May 2025 adds another reason to check performance early. Westwood Park is proposed for around 420 homes and new employment space, South Hindley is earmarked for up to 2,000 homes, and North Leigh Park is set out for around 1,400 homes. Moss Bank Court, Heysham Road and City Road in Orrell are also under development work, which means thermal checks are useful both after completion and once homes have settled into real use.

A thermal image looks simple at first glance, but the colours carry useful detail. Cold areas usually appear blue or purple, while warmer surfaces move through red and white depending on the camera palette. On a Wigan property, that contrast can make a cold wall junction, a leaking window seal or a patchy loft insulation layer stand out in seconds.

Temperature difference matters. Our infrared cameras detect surface variation to 0.1C, so a small change can still point to a bigger fabric problem underneath. We also watch for false readings caused by reflections from glass, shiny metal, standing water or solar gain on sunlit elevations, because a bright patch is not always a defect.

Every finding is annotated in plain English. If the thermal pattern suggests a thermal bridge, we explain the junction involved. If it points to trapped moisture, air leakage or a possible heating fault, we set out what the image shows and what should be checked next, so the report can be used by a contractor, buyer or homeowner without needing a technical translation.

Thermal imaging surveys in Wigan start from £300, which keeps the first step straightforward for homeowners who want real evidence before spending on repairs. The price covers external and internal infrared scans, image review and a report with annotated findings, so you can see which part of the building fabric is underperforming. For homes priced at the Wigan average of £218,606 on home.co.uk, that is a modest check against the cost of chasing problems blind.

Accuracy improves when the conditions are right. Heating should have been on for at least 2 hours, the inside and outside temperatures need a gap of 10C or more, and the survey works best from October to March. Once the visit is complete, we review each frame, flag false readings where needed and return the report with clear recommendations, so you can act on the heat loss rather than just look at the picture.