Need a suspected leak checked in Auckland? Dry Me Now provides thermal imaging and moisture checks where suitable as part of Drying Combo hire, after the water source has been stopped. A free start-of-hire thermal image and moisture check, plus a comparable end-of-hire recheck, are included where suitable with Drying Combo hire. The checks help identify areas that may need closer attention and support a drying plan; they do not replace a plumber’s leak-detection investigation, a pre-purchase inspection, or a building-compliance report.
Thermal imaging and moisture testing for suspected leaks
Can thermal imaging find a water leak? It can show surface-temperature patterns that may justify targeted moisture checks. It cannot confirm the source of a leak, identify every plumbing fault, or prove a material is dry. If water is still running, the source is unknown, or plumbing is involved, arrange a qualified plumber or leak-detection specialist first.
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Active or unknown plumbing leak | Contact a qualified plumber or leak-detection specialist. |
| Stopped clean-water leak with damp materials | Discuss a suitable drying plan using air movers, dehumidification and comparable readings. |
| Buying, selling or a compliance dispute | Use an independent qualified building inspector or surveyor. |
What is included with suitable Drying Combo hire?
- Commercial 90 L dehumidifier
- Two high-velocity drying fans
- Moisture-meter checks and thermal-image assessment, where suitable
- Auckland delivery and pick-up, subject to booking timing and site access
Pricing: $75 + GST per day, three-day minimum; or $400 + GST for seven days. We confirm suitability, availability and total cost before booking.
How the check supports drying
- Stop the source. Resolve active plumbing issues first.
- Inspect the affected area. Thermal patterns can help choose where to compare moisture readings.
- Use airflow and dehumidification together. Fans move air across damp materials while a dehumidifier controls room humidity.
- Recheck comparable readings. Surface feel alone is not a reliable dry standard.
Start and end-of-hire checks
For suitable Drying Combo jobs, we complete a free thermal-image and moisture check at setup, then a comparable recheck at the end of hire. These comparison checks guide the drying plan; they do not confirm a leak source or certify a building or material as dry.
Field example: washing-machine leak across connected rooms
This short case video from the related Carpet Cleaning Force team shows drying equipment set after a washing-machine leak affected a garage, hallway and adjoining room carpets. Each affected zone needs its own airflow path and moisture comparison; equipment placement alone does not prove concealed materials are dry. Once the source has been repaired, a suitable Drying Combo can include comparable thermal-image and moisture checks at setup and at the end of hire.
Related leak and drying guides
- Signs of a hidden water leak in Auckland
- Thermal imaging after water damage
- What thermal imaging for building inspections can and cannot show
- Commercial dehumidifier hire in Auckland
Frequently asked questions
Is thermal imaging included with every hire?
No. A practical thermal-image assessment is included only where suitable with Drying Combo hire, not fan-only hire.
Can a thermal image prove there is a leak?
No. It shows temperature differences. A qualified plumber or leak-detection specialist investigates an active or unknown leak source.
Do I need fans as well as a dehumidifier?
For many suitable drying jobs, yes: fans move air across damp materials and the dehumidifier removes moisture from the room air.
More practical leak and moisture guides
- How leak detection methods work
- Water-meter leak test for Auckland homes
- Signs and tests for a leak inside a wall
- Leak under a floor or concrete slab
- Tracing roof leaks and other water entry
- Thermal imaging, moisture meters and invasive testing compared
- Best conditions for a thermal imaging scan
- How to understand moisture meter readings
- Thermal imaging alongside a pre-purchase inspection
- What affects leak-detection and thermal-imaging costs
- Thermal images and moisture records for a water-damage claim