PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

High Voltage ELD Testing Method

Electronic Leak Detection (ELD)

Electronic Leak Detection Services in Hawai‘i

Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) is the most accurate method for locating breaches in single‑ply and built‑up roofing membranes.

LMDH recommends high‑voltage electronic leak detection services for new construction, reroofs, and existing commercial buildings.

Our testing verifies membrane integrity, identifies leak locations with precision, and documents conditions for warranty compliance and project close‑out.

Ideal For:

New construction verification
Warranty inspections
Renovation scopes of work
Leak investigations
Post‑installation QA/QC

CAPACITANCE TESTING
Allows for testing over an existing roof surface to detect moisture measuring up and over 80%. This form of testing can read moisture as deep as 6" - 8" of insulation under the roofing membrane. This form of testing is non evasive.

DIFFICULT ROOF LEAK DETECTION
Flood testing of a designated area of a roof is common in the process of finding a roof leak, however they are not always conclusive. LeakMD uses the technology listed above as well as 15 years of roofing experience in detecting all possible locations of water, that may be by passing a roofs membrane and causing the leak.

Thermography
Testing

Infrared Thermography Roof Inspections (Level 1 Certified)

Infrared Thermography Roof Inspections in Hawai‘i

Infrared thermography is a non-destructive testing method used to detect temperature differentials within roofing systems that indicate trapped moisture, insulation voids, and potential membrane failures.

Leak & Moisture Detection Hawai‘i (LMDH) provides professional infrared roof inspections performed by a Level 1 Certified Thermographer. This technology allows us to identify moisture-laden areas that are not visible to the naked eye—without cutting into the roof system.

Infrared thermography is especially effective for:

Locating moisture trapped beneath roofing membranes
Identifying wet or failing insulation
Verifying suspected leak areas
Supporting repair and replacement scopes of work
Reducing unnecessary tear-offs during renovations
Documenting roof conditions for owners, consultants, and warranty providers

How Infrared Thermography Works

Wet insulation retains heat longer than dry insulation after sunset. By scanning the roof surface under proper environmental conditions, infrared cameras reveal thermal anomalies that indicate potential moisture intrusion or insulation saturation. These thermal patterns allow us to map suspect areas and guide further testing using electronic leak detection or capacitance surveys for confirmation.

When Infrared Thermography Is Most Useful

Infrared roof inspections are ideal for:

Large commercial and industrial roofs
Schools, hospitals, and government buildings
Multi-building campuses
Warehouses and retail centers
Pre-renovation and due-diligence inspections
Post-storm damage assessments

While infrared thermography is a powerful diagnostic tool, it does not locate the exact point of membrane breach. For that reason, LMDH often combines infrared surveys with:

Electronic Leak Detection (ELD)
Capacitance Moisture Testing
Visual and detail inspections

This multi-method approach provides the most accurate and defensible data for scopes of work and warranty compliance.

What You Receive

Thermal images with annotated findings
Moisture mapping of suspect areas
Written condition summary
Repair and investigation recommendations
Photo documentation for project files

LMDH

Level 1 Certified Thermographer
15+ years of roofing experience
Neutral, third-party testing
Non-destructive inspection methods
Clear, contractor-ready reporting
Fast scheduling and turnaround