Non-invasive building diagnostics
Understand the building before you touch it.
Before a property purchase, a major renovation or a technical dispute, it is essential to understand what is hidden behind the walls and under the floors. Our building diagnostics combines infrared thermography, CCTV inspection of piping and ducts, mapping of hidden systems with electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar instruments, and instrumental tightness tests on membranes and windows. We deliver a complete, certified and documented picture of the property — without demolishing anything and without damaging finished surfaces. It is the ideal service for those who want to avoid costly surprises after a property deed or to precisely size a renovation budget.
When you need it
Before a property deed to expose hidden defects that significantly affect value (rising damp, infiltration, serious thermal bridges, non-compliant systems); before a complete renovation to correctly size the works and avoid the classic spiral of unforeseen extra costs; in technical disputes with builders, sellers or contractors, even in judicial proceedings; during technical appraisals (court-appointed or party-appointed) for civil cases or condominium proceedings; for planning energy upgrade interventions (insulation, windows, boiler replacement) where a measured baseline is required.
What we analyse
Surface thermal losses and thermal bridges via high-resolution FLIR thermography, presence of hidden damp and infiltration with capacitive and microwave instruments, paths of water, electrical, heating and gas systems via electromagnetic sondes and ground-penetrating radar, presence of undocumented hidden ducting (frequent in 1960s-1980s buildings), surface structural anomalies (cracks, through fractures) with photogrammetric instruments, tightness of waterproofing membranes on roofs, terraces and below-grade areas with flood and smoke tests. On request we extend the analysis with sound tests, air-tightness tests (blower door) and indoor air quality analysis.
Diagnostic dossier deliverables
A complete diagnostic dossier with annotated floor plans showing every detected anomaly, detail sheets for each issue (photo in visible light, thermal photo when applicable, technical description, hypothesised cause, severity rating from low to critical, operational guidance for resolution), priority intervention list with cost estimates and — on request — with sworn certification by qualified technician. The dossier is structured for immediate use by the client at property deeds, in disputes with sellers or builders, in renovation projects, or as supporting documentation for insurance claims and condominium proceedings.
Where we operate
Our operative base is in Casale Monferrato (AL). We operate throughout northern Italy — Piedmont (Turin, Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo, Vercelli, Novara), Lombardy (Milan, Bergamo, Brescia), Aosta Valley, Veneto (Venice, Verona, Padua), Liguria (Genoa, Savona, La Spezia), Emilia-Romagna (Bologna, Modena, Parma) — and on request also in France and Switzerland with agreed response times. Our logistics keep a single dedicated technical crew on site from initial survey to intervention completion, avoiding handovers between teams and ensuring continuity throughout the job.
Need an intervention or a quote?
We answer 24/7. Call us or request a free survey.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use your report in civil litigation?
Yes. On request we issue reports with appraisal value, prepared for use in judicial proceedings, insurance claims or condominium disputes. We regularly work with lawyers and party-appointed experts.
How much does a full building diagnostic cost?
Cost depends on property size and depth of investigation. For a standard apartment it starts from a few hundred euros for thermography alone, up to several thousand for the full package (thermography + systems + tightness). Immediate phone quote available.
How long does a diagnostic survey take?
From half a day to two full days, depending on property size and the number of techniques requested. We agree timing with the client before starting.
