Infrared Electrical Inspection & Thermal Scanning in Ottawa
- No downtime — we scan while your system runs
- Licensed electricians who find it AND fix it
- Insurance-ready reports included
Your Electrical System Could Be Overheating Right Now
A loose connection behind your panel could be running 80°C hotter than it should. You can’t see it. You can’t smell it.
Electrical faults build quietly for weeks or months before they fail. By the time you notice, you’re looking at equipment failure, downtime, or worse.
The average thermal scan uncovers 5 to 8 hidden faults. A single one can cost $3,000+ to repair after it fails — plus emergency calls and lost production.
Many Ontario commercial insurers now require annual IR scans as a condition of coverage.
The good news: every one of these problems is easy to fix when you catch it early.
HOW THERMAL IMAGING WORKS
What Is an Electrical Thermal Scan?
We use a thermal imaging camera that sees heat. When something is wrong — a loose connection, a failing breaker, an overloaded circuit — it runs hotter than the components around it.
The camera catches that difference instantly. No contact. No power shutoff. No disruption.
Your system needs to be running under normal load for the scan to work. That’s a good thing — we’re testing your system the way it actually operates.
What we detect:
- Loose or corroded connections
- Overloaded circuits
- Failing breakers
- Phase imbalances
- Deteriorating insulation
- Overheating transformers
What sets Ottawa Electric apart: Our technicians are licensed electricians — not just thermographers. We find the problem, diagnose the risk, and fix it. One company, one visit.
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What We Scan During Your Inspection
We perform a complete thermal scan of every accessible electrical component under load:
- Electrical panels and subpanels
- Circuit breakers and fuse panels
- Switchgear and disconnects
- Motor control centres (MCCs)
- Transformers
- Bus ducts and distribution boards
- Transfer switches and generator connections
- UPS systems
- Wiring connections and terminal points
All scanning is performed live under normal load. This is how we catch real problems — the ones that only show up when your system is doing actual work.
How It Works
Book Your Inspection
Request a free quote or call us. We'll ask about your facility, number of panels, and electrical layout to give you an accurate price.
On-Site Thermal Scan
Our licensed electrician arrives with a calibrated IR camera and scans all electrical equipment while it's running. No shutdowns. No disruption.
You Get a Detailed Report
Within a few business days, you receive thermal images, temperature readings, severity ratings, and clear fix recommendations. Insurance-ready format included.
Who Needs an Electrical Thermal Scan in Ottawa?
Commercial Property Managers
Keep tenants safe and your building compliant — without disrupting operations.
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Equipment downtime costs thousands per hour. Catch faults before they shut you down.
Schools, Hospitals & Healthcare
Electrical failure is not an option. Thermal scans help you stay ahead of it.
Restaurants & Food Service
Consistent power keeps refrigeration and cooking running. One fault can spoil an entire inventory.
Office Buildings & Multi-Unit Residential
Aging electrical infrastructure hides problems. A thermal scan finds them before they become emergencies.
Insurance-Required Inspections
If your insurer requires annual IR reports, we provide compliant documentation — ready to submit.
Not sure if your building needs a scan?
Call (613) 909-3255. No pressure, no obligation.
Does Your Insurer Require an Annual IR Inspection?
A growing number of Ontario commercial property insurers require periodic infrared electrical inspections. If you don’t have a current report on file, it can affect your coverage — or your renewal.
Some insurers offer reduced premiums for documented preventive maintenance, including thermal scans. This inspection could actually save you money.
We provide a professionally formatted report with thermal images, temperature data, severity classifications, and licensed recommendations. Everything your insurer needs.
Don’t wait for your renewal to find out you need one.
Why Ottawa Electric
Most thermal imaging companies take pictures. That’s where their job ends. You get a report, then you need a second contractor to fix anything.
With Ottawa Electric, there’s no gap between finding the problem and fixing it.
| Ottawa Electric | Typical Thermography Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed electricians on-site | ✅ | ❌ |
| Can diagnose root cause | ✅ | ❌ Report only |
| Can repair same visit | ✅ | ❌ Second contractor needed |
| Insurance-ready reports | ✅ | Varies |
| Ottawa electrical code knowledge | ✅ | Not guaranteed |
Other companies take pictures.
We take pictures AND fix what we find — same visit.
Seamless Project Management
We integrate with your construction software for streamlined collaboration
- Real-time progress updates and complete project transparency
- Simplified communication between all trades and stakeholders
- Faster approvals and change order processing
Contact our dedicated Commercial Projects Manager, Eric, at [email protected] for seamless integration with your next project.
What Our Ottawa Clients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is an infrared electrical inspection?
It's a non-invasive scan of your electrical equipment using a thermal imaging camera. The camera detects heat signatures that reveal problems like loose connections, overloaded circuits, and failing components — things you can't see with a visual inspection. It's one of the most effective ways to prevent electrical failures before they happen.
2. How often should Ottawa businesses get an electrical thermal scan?
Most commercial properties benefit from an annual scan. If your insurer requires it, check your policy for the specific interval. High-demand facilities like manufacturing plants or healthcare buildings may benefit from scanning every six months.
3. Does my business need to shut down for the inspection?
No. The scan is performed while your equipment is running under normal load. That's actually required for accurate readings — we need to see how your system performs during regular operation. There's no power shutoff and no disruption to your day.
4. What does the inspection report include?
You'll receive a written report with thermal images of each scanned component, temperature readings, severity ratings (prioritized by risk level), and specific recommendations for any issues found. The report is formatted to meet Ontario commercial insurance requirements.
5. How much does an infrared electrical inspection cost in Ottawa?
The cost depends on the size of your facility and the number of electrical panels and components we need to scan. Contact us for a free quote — we'll give you an accurate price after learning about your setup.
6. Will my insurer accept your inspection report?
Yes. Our reports are formatted to meet the documentation standards that Ontario commercial property insurers require. They include thermal images, temperature data, severity classifications, and our licensed electrician's recommendations.
7. What happens if you find a problem?
Because our technicians are licensed electricians — not just thermographers — we can often diagnose and repair issues during the same visit. For larger problems, we'll provide a detailed quote and schedule the repair at a time that works for you. Either way, you'll know exactly what needs to be done and what it will cost.
8. How is thermal imaging different from a regular electrical inspection?
A standard electrical inspection is visual — the electrician looks at your equipment for obvious signs of wear, damage, or code violations. A thermal scan goes deeper. It detects heat buildup inside connections, behind panels, and across components that look perfectly fine on the outside. Many serious faults produce zero visible symptoms until they fail. Thermal imaging catches them while there's still time to act.
If you have additional questions about Infrared Electrical Inspection & Thermal Scanning in Ottawa, feel free to reach out!
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