Comprehensive Thermal Imaging Electrical Inspections

At LecSafe NZ we specialise in switchboard thermal imaging, offering a professional service designed to uncover hidden faults within your electrical systems before they become critical. Using thermal imaging electrical testing, we provide a clear picture of how your switchboards and electrical systems are performing, helping building owners, facility managers and insurers stay ahead of faults and avoid costly surprises. Our inspections can also be carried out as part of a thermographic survey or scheduled thermographic inspection, depending on your compliance needs.

Why Carry Out Thermal Imaging on Electrical Switchboards and Equipment?What our Thermal Imaging Service Includes

Electrical faults rarely show themselves straight away, but they often leave a heat trail. Overloaded circuits, loose connections or ageing parts can start to overheat long before they fail outright. The trouble is, you won’t spot these issues just by looking. That’s where thermal imaging comes in. We use infrared technology to scan your switchboards and other electrical gear while it’s live and in use. The images reveal any unusual heat signatures, signs of strain, wear or potential failure. It’s a smart, non‑invasive way to catch problems early, reduce risk and plan ahead before faults interrupt your operations.

What our Thermal Imaging Service Includes:

A live, non‑invasive scan of your main switchboards and critical electrical panels
We capture accurate thermal images that reveal hotspots, loose wiring, and circuits under too much load, issues that aren’t visible to the eye but can lead to major faults.
You’ll receive a detailed switchboard thermal imaging report that includes side‑by‑side thermal and standard images, plain-English explanations, and clear recommendations on what needs attention.
Clear documentation to support insurance compliance, maintenance planning and risk management.

Why Work With LecSafe?

With years of experience in electrical safety and testing across commercial and industrial sites, our team brings the expertise to deliver reliable thermal imaging switchboard inspections you can trust. We follow recognised standards, use certified equipment and provide fully detailed reports which insurers increasingly require. Our approach is both pragmatic and thorough, tailored to minimise downtime and disruption while raising your site safety profile.

Suitable Applications and Customer Fit

Our thermal imaging service is ideal for:

Commercial properties, industrial plants and multi‑tenanted buildings where switchboards serve large loads
Facilities requiring insurance compliance or periodic verification of electrical safety systems
Maintenance teams seeking to establish preventative maintenance programmes that include thermal imaging electrical testing, or require scheduled thermographic surveys

FAQs and Common Concerns

Will the inspection cause a power outage?

No. The process is non‑invasive and typically performed under live conditions without interrupting normal operation.

Do I need to upgrade my switchboard afterwards?

Not necessarily. The report identifies issues and we can help you prioritise remedial actions according to risk and budget.

How often should I schedule thermal imaging?

For many commercial clients, we recommend an annual or biannual inspection; higher‑risk or ageing systems may require more frequent surveys or a recurring thermographic inspection.

Ready to secure your electrical system with professional thermal imaging? Contact LecSafe today for a free quote or to arrange your next switchboard thermal imaging inspection.

Keep your insurance company happy

You’ll get an easy renewal of your insurance and your cost may go down too. You may even find your insurance company will start asking for these surveys – and with our thermal imaging service reports, you’ll be ready.

Our thermal imaging service provides a unique look at your electrical cabinets, components and circuit boards. Thermal imaging can pick up issues that are not visible to the naked eye such as hot spots, overloaded circuits, failing components and loose connections. Early detection of these can avoid costly repairs and even prevent catastrophic fires. Get an electrical safety assessment today.

Insurance companies are increasingly requesting thermal surveys of switch boards in commercial and industrial buildings in order to assist in the management of fire risk. Thermal imaging surveys can also form part of your preventative maintenance program enabling the early detection of issues and the ability to plan maintenance or replacement at a planned time that suits rather than when they fail. Failure of electrical components can cause fires or extensive downtime on production equipment which can obviously be incredibly costly.

Digital and thermal images of switchboard showing component operating > 80 degrees