Prevent Fires Before They Start with Certified Thermal Imaging
Detect hidden electrical faults early with certified thermal imaging to prevent costly fire risks.
See the Faults You Can’t Smell or Hear
Electrical faults rarely give you a warning—until they arc, overheat, or shut your business down. With our non-destructive thermal imaging service, we identify dangerous hot spots in your switchboards, breakers, and circuits before they cause damage.
McGuire’s provides fast-response infrared scanning for homeowners, strata managers, warehouses, and commercial facilities—compliant with Australian safety standards and insurer requirements.
What We Scan
- Switchboards (residential, strata, commercial)
- Circuit breakers & isolators
- Busbars, lugs, and terminals
- Industrial equipment motor control centres (MCCs)
- Distribution boards & PFC panels
- Strata power rooms and common-area boards
Our Process
Certified thermal imaging identifies faults early, provides detailed reports, and supports insurance, compliance, and fast repair for safer electrical systems
| Step | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Pre-scan inspection | We identify all accessible panels and label them |
| Infrared camera scan | FLIR-certified techs capture heat signatures in real-time ceilings |
| Fault classification | Issues graded (normal / warning / critical) |
| Report & recommendations | PDF report with timestamped thermal images + fix advice |
| Eco Friendly | Mercury-free, low-heat, and low-wattage technology |
| Optional repairs | We quote or perform same-day repair if required |
All reports meet AS/NZS ISO 18434 and are formatted for insurance and compliance auditors.
Who Needs Thermal Imaging?
WA strata properties
Annual switchboard thermal checks required by most insurers
Commercial & industrial sites
PPM contracts, ISO 45001, WHS compliance
Real estate & landlords
Pre-lease inspections and fire risk minimisation
Homeowners
Fuseboards with unexplained breaker tripping or ageing panels
Service Area
Perth Metro – Joondalup to Rockingham Emergency scans available for urgent power faults or post-incident safety checks.
- Perth (CBD)
- Subiaco
- Fremantle
- Cottesloe
- Scarborough
- Joondalup
- Claremont
- Mount Lawley
- Cannington
- Victoria Park
- Applecross
- Rockingham
- Leederville
- South Perth
- Burswood
- Dianella
- Morley
- Baldivis
- Ellenbrook
- and more...
Thermal Imaging Q&As (Standards-Compliant & Practical)
Thermal imaging detects hidden electrical faults, supports insurance compliance, requires no power down, and complements RCD testing—ideal for preventative maintenance and fire risk reduction.
Thermal imaging detects abnormal heat patterns in electrical equipment, revealing:
- Overloaded breakers
- Loose terminations
- Corroded lugs
- Unbalanced phases
It’s a non-contact, non-destructive diagnostic tool used for early fault detection under AS/NZS ISO 18434.
Yes—for many strata and commercial properties. Insurers often require annual thermal imaging of switchboards to reduce fire risk.
We provide compliant reports with:
- Timestamped thermal & digital photos
- Graded severity of findings
- Corrective actions
No. Thermal imaging works best under normal load, as heat variances are more visible. We may ask that air conditioners, lights, or equipment remain active during the scan for best results.
Thermal scans can uncover:
- Loose cable terminations
- Overloaded circuits or breakers
- Worn contactors or relays
- Neutral/phase imbalances
- Harmonic distortion heat build-up
These are often invisible during routine RCD or breaker tests.
We recommend:
- Annually for strata or commercial switchboards (as per PPM best practice)
- Every 2–3 years for residential homes with ageing switchboards
- Immediately after renovations or major appliance additions
We use FLIR-certified thermal imaging cameras, calibrated and operated by trained techs.
Cameras feature:
- ≥ 320x240 resolution
- Temperature accuracy ±2 °C
- Emissivity-adjusted lens for metals
Reports meet AS/NZS 3019 & ISO 18434 documentation standards.
Hot spots appear as:
- Bright white, yellow, or red zones in thermal contrast
- Asymmetrical heating (e.g., one phase much hotter than others)
- Excessive heat where there should be none (e.g., neutral bars)
All anomalies are measured in °C and classified by severity in your report.
- Scan duration: 30–60 minutes (typical switchboard setup)
- Report turnaround: Within 48 hours, or same-day for urgent inspections
We email a PDF report, and printed copies are available for records.
No—but it complements them. Thermal imaging identifies heat-related and mechanical faults, while RCD testing verifies earth leakage protection. We recommend combining both for full electrical safety compliance in commercial environments.
Absolutely.
We offer combined PPM packages including:
- RCD testing
- Logbook documentation
- Thermal imaging
- Visual board inspections
This saves on call-out fees and keeps your site audit-ready year-round.
Concerned about heat-related faults or insurance compliance?
Book a certified thermal scan today and receive your inspection report within 48 hours.
