Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Thermal Imaging Surveys in Dundee
Established in 2002, IRT Surveys has built a reputation as a leader in energy efficiency diagnostics and retrofit planning. Our expertise combines advanced thermal imaging technology with proprietary software solutions to deliver actionable insights for housing providers. As part of the Mears Group PLC since 2022, we leverage enhanced resources to support clients in meeting Net Zero targets through data-driven strategies. Our team of specialists delivers nationwide thermal imaging surveys, identifying building fabric defects and energy loss hotspots with precision. The DREam platform, our cloud-based retrofitting tool, empowers housing associations to model carbon reduction pathways, access funding opportunities, and optimise retrofit investments. With a proven track record spanning 500,000 homes and 20,000 commercial buildingsincluding high-profile sites like Buckingham Palacewe combine technical excellence with practical solutions. Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by awards from SMART, VIBES, and support from The Carbon Trust. We maintain rigorous data integrity standards, offering secure storage and analysis of property datasets to inform long-term asset management strategies. Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive impartial advice, from initial diagnostics to final retrofit implementation. By integrating thermal imaging results with DREam's analytical capabilities, we enable evidence-based decision-making that reduces fuel poverty while improving tenant satisfaction. With 24 years of operational history and continuous technological advancements, we remain dedicated to transforming the UK's housing stock into sustainable, energy-efficient environments.
Services
Thermal Imaging Surveys
Retrofitting Software
Data Analysis
Building Fabric Inspection
Carbon Reduction Planning
Funding Identification
Energy Modelling
Property Diagnostics
Asset Management
SAP Calculations
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in energy efficiency diagnostics
- Our DREam software provides cloud-based retrofitting solutions
- We use thermal imaging technology to detect building defects
- Our team provides expert data analysis for housing providers
- We are part of the Mears Group PLC, enhancing retrofit services
Associations and certifications
- Bloom procurement framework
Services
Thermal Imaging Surveys
Our thermal imaging surveys use infrared technology to detect heat loss, damp, and insulation defects in buildings. This non-invasive method helps housing providers identify energy efficiency issues before they escalate. The MappIR van enables large-scale surveys with rapid turnaround, delivering detailed reports within 10 working days.
Retrofitting Software
DREam is our cloud-based platform that models individual properties to create tailored retrofit plans. The software identifies funding opportunities, calculates SAP ratings, and provides visualisations through integrated Google Earth mapping. It handles incomplete datasets and offers 12 months of funding alerts with subscription.
Data Analysis
We analyse housing stock data to identify energy performance gaps and retrofit priorities. Our analysts cleanse and validate datasets, providing integrity scores and environmental impact assessments. The service integrates with multiple data sources to create a comprehensive asset management picture.
Carbon Reduction Planning
Our experts develop evidence-based carbon reduction strategies aligned with 2030 and 2050 targets. The service combines thermal imaging results with DREam's predictive modelling to create cost-effective retrofit pathways that improve EPC ratings and tenant comfort.
Funding Identification
DREam's alert system automatically identifies relevant funding opportunities for retrofit projects. We help housing providers access schemes like the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund through data-driven applications that demonstrate project viability and carbon impact.
Questions
What is DREam software used for?
DREam is a cloud-based platform that models energy efficiency improvements for housing stock, identifies funding opportunities, and calculates carbon reduction pathways using property data.
How quickly can you complete thermal imaging surveys?
Our MappIR van enables site assessments within 5 working days, with full reports delivered within 10 working days, weather permitting.
Do you operate outside Scotland?
We provide services nationwide across the UK, supporting housing providers with energy efficiency improvements and retrofit planning.
How do you help access retrofit funding?
DREam's alert system identifies available grants while our thermal imaging reports provide evidence to support funding applications for energy efficiency improvements.
What data formats do you work with?
Our systems handle common housing datasets and can cleanse incomplete or inconsistent information, providing validated outputs in user-friendly dashboards.
Are your surveys non-invasive?
Yes, our thermal imaging technology provides non-contact diagnostics that identify building defects without requiring physical intrusion or tenant disruption.
Reviews (3)
Eleanor Miller
May 24, 2020
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IRT have friendly and helpful staff. Our enquiry was responded promptly and the service provided was excellent.
Stuart J. Rice
Jun 10, 2019
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All requests from UUDS to IRT Survey's staff were dealt with in a competent, courteous and professional manner from initial enquiry to survey completion. UUDS will endeavour to promote IRT Surveys to other clients.
Paul Mcrorey, Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
Mar 11, 2019
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IRT have now carried out 2 No surveys for me at this project and on both occasions have performed as agreed with works being carried out on time and to a high standard. I would happily use IRT again and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.