Linas Dapkus
Name
Linas Dapkus
Company
Dapkus Home Inspections Inc.
E-mail
Contact Linas Dapkus (Dapkus Home Inspections Inc.)
Website
http://www.dapkusinspections.com
Office Phone
(815) 834-1830
Cell Phone
(708) 822-3893
Description
We are an independent Home Inspection company serving northeastern Illinois. We utilize Infrared Thermal Imaging technology to "see the whole picture".

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Call now for a Home Inspection in the greater Chicago area. Need a mold inspection or just can't find the source of that bothersome water leak? Does your home have sufficient insulation? Infrared Technology is utilized to help us "see the whole picture". We are Chicago's #1 source of "state of the art" home inspections.

 I personally perform every home inspection myself and inspect every home as if I was buying the home for my family. My inspection report is easy to understand, contains photos of problem areas and is ready within 24 hours or less. As we perform the inspection I will explain, in plain English, any deficiencies we come across. We utilize various sensors to check for moisture intrusion, presence of carbon monoxide, and combustible gasses and we have an Infrared Imaging camera in our toolbag to put ourselves one step ahead of our competition. Did you know that only about 5% of all Chicago area home inspectors use infrared technology as part of the home inspection process?  Do we have an advantage over our competition? I think so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thermal Imaging

Infrared Thermal Imaging Service

Does Your Inspector Use The Latest Technology?

Infrared Thermal Imaging 
Infrared imaging provides important information relating to otherwise inaccessible areas of a residential building. Infrared detects extremely small but crucial differences in temperature from one area of a house to another. These temperature variations show up on the camera's view screen as "cold" or "hot" spots, which reveal hidden problems that often cannot be detected in the course of a traditional visual inspection.

These problems may include:

  • Faulty wiring, breakers and fuses
  • Hidden moisture intrusion
  • The moisture sources of mold
  • Pipe and duct work leaks
  • Roof and ceiling leaks
  • Foundation cracks
  • Heat/energy loss
  • Structural concerns
  • Missing insulation
  • Ventilation problems
  • Moisture associated with termite nests
  • Rats, mice and other pests

Why Perform Infrared Home Inspections?
Combined with traditional home inspection techniques, the infrared inspection method reveals substantially more of the house than can be perceived by the naked eye and conventional inspection tools. Many things can't be be seen with only a flashlight.

Examples of infrared inspection applications:

 

  • Water intrusion: scanning interior surfaces of a building with an infrared camera can reveal excess moisture due to plumbing leaks, roof leaks, leaks around windows, etc.  Wet areas of building materials cool when energy is transferred during the water evaporation process; therefore, a wet ("cooler") area will stand out from the surrounding dry ("warmer") surface.
     

  • Insulation deficiencies: appreciable temperature differences, due to variations in thermal energy (heat) transfer, allow for detection of deficient or missing insulation when scanning ceiling and wall surfaces.
     

  • Roofing leaks: scanning roof coverings can reveal water intrusion and accumulated moisture below the surface. Due to its thermal properties (high thermal capacity), water typically gives up heat at a much slower rate than the surrounding roof materials. The areas of accumulated moisture can therefore be detected when scanning the roof surface.  This type of roof inspection is best done in the evening or early nighttime after thermal energy imparted during the daytime is transferred or released.
     

  • Electrical systems: deficiencies within the electrical system can be made visually apparent by use of an infrared camera.  For example, a deficient connection between electrical components can result in resistance which will manifest in an apparent temperature elevation when compared with similar types of connections under similar load conditions.
     

  • Structural issues: differences in thermal capacity, conductivity, and other intrinsic qualities of building structural components can allow for their detection when scanning walls, floors, and ceilings with an infrared camera. Under the right conditions, missing structural components, and portions of structural components which are damaged (to the extent that their intrinsic qualities are significantly changed), can be detected.

    NOTE: Although infrared thermal imaging is a far better diagnostic tool than the naked eye, it does not guarantee 100% accuracy, unless removal or destruction of components can be achieved to validate findings. When possible, other tools are used to verify thermal images, but even with these considerations we do not claim to have x-ray vision. Conditions may change and cause the apparent temperatures revealed on thermal images to be different at any given time.

    Buy With Your Eyes Open With A Complete
    Home Inspection & Infrared Thermal Imaging



Testimonials

Thanks for the thorough inspection.  Have a wonderful day!

Respectfully,
Kristine J.

Naperville

 

"I spoke and dealt with Linus Dapkus of Dapkus Home Inspection. I initially spoke to Linus on a Wednesday/Thursday and he was able to come out to our home the following Monday. He performed a thorough inspection on all three floors of our home, including the tubs, showers and backs of closets. Linus provided information on the topic of mold from a website he told me about during our initial conversation. He answered all my questions and was very friendly. I would highly recommend him."  

 Denis D.

Chicago

"Dapkus Home Inspection, Inc. was very prompt and even did the inspection on a holiday. He was very clear about the entire process and kept me informed. I would recommend him."

Jesse D.

Tinley Park