Gauteng cost guide · Updated 27 August 2026
A thermal electrical inspection starts from R1,755 for initial specialised-location attendance, with the final price determined by the number of boards and components, access, operating load and report level. Thermal imaging is most useful when equipment is energised and carrying representative load. It does not replace electrical testing or prove compliance by itself.
This is planning guidance. The final amount depends on the written scope, access, condition, materials, timing and work found necessary. Never treat a search-result price as a property-specific quotation.
Typically included
Usually separate
Why prices move
A better quote explains the variables instead of hiding them inside one number.
Each board, connection and component adds capture, review and reporting time.
A lightly loaded installation may not reveal heat patterns that appear during normal production or trading.
Covers, restricted rooms, arc-risk controls and escorts affect the safe inspection method.
A brief anomaly list, labelled image schedule and formal maintenance report are different deliverables.
Before you approve
Scope — the exact installation, points, circuits or areas covered.
Price components — attendance, labour, materials, testing and certification.
Exclusions — access, finishes, after-hours work and third-party repairs.
Approval rule — when additional work must be authorised.
Questions people ask
It can identify abnormal heat patterns that may justify closer investigation, maintenance or repair.
No. Thermography is a maintenance and diagnostic tool; it does not replace the inspection and testing required for a CoC.
Usually yes, and preferably under representative load, because many useful temperature differences appear while current is flowing.
The initial basis includes findings from the agreed scope. A detailed labelled asset report should be specified and priced separately.
Provide board and asset lists, normal load times, safe access, responsible escorts and previous fault or maintenance records.
Make the scope clearer
Include the suburb, property type, reason for the work, access constraints and safe photos where relevant.
Rate basis: Wesslink pricing register reviewed 28 July 2026; planning guidance reviewed 27 August 2026. VAT treatment, validity period and exact inclusions must be confirmed on the written quotation.