Testing

Should You Test Your Home for Radon?

Who should test, how radon testing works, and what to do with your result, a simple guide.

Short answer: yes, every home should be tested for radon, because it’s the only way to know your level. Testing is cheap and easy; living with high radon is the expensive part. (Note: we’re a mitigation company that removes high radon. Here’s how testing works so you can get your number.)

Who Should Test?

  • Every homeowner, radon doesn’t care how old or new your house is.
  • Anyone buying or selling a home (radon is a common part of inspections).
  • Homes with a basement or where people spend time on lower levels.
  • Anyone who hasn’t tested in the last couple of years.

How to Test for Radon

You have two good options:

  • DIY test kit: an inexpensive short-term or long-term kit from a hardware store or online. Place it per the instructions, then mail it to the lab for results.
  • Licensed measurement professional: hire a licensed radon measurement pro for a professional test, common during real-estate transactions.

Test in the lowest livable level of your home, keep windows closed during a short-term test, and follow the kit timing. Because levels fluctuate, a long-term test (90+ days) gives the most accurate yearly picture.

Got Your Result? Here’s the Next Step

If you’re at or above 4.0 pCi/L, or even in the 2–4 range and want peace of mind, that’s where we come in. We’ll design a system that permanently lowers your level, guaranteed. What to do after a high radon test →

FAQ

Related Questions

Do you offer radon testing?
We do not offer radon testing. We install and service radon mitigation systems. For a test, use a licensed Illinois radon measurement professional or a home test kit, then send us your result for a free quote.
How much does a radon mitigation system cost?
Most residential radon mitigation systems run $1,450–$2,500, depending on your foundation, the layout of your home, and where the system routes. We give a free, no-obligation estimate up front, no surprises. See what affects the price
Will the system really lower my radon?
Yes, and we guarantee it. A properly designed sub-slab depressurization system routinely brings homes from double-digit radon levels down below the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. We recommend a follow-up test to confirm the result in writing, and if it isn’t below 4.0, we’ll come back and make it right.
How long does installation take?
Most systems are installed in about half a day, and you can stay home while we work. It can take a little longer for larger homes, bigger crawlspaces, or older homes that need multiple suction points or more complicated work, but most are still done within one day.

Ready to Breathe Easier?

Get a free, no-obligation quote for radon mitigation, most Central Illinois homes are done in a single day.