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 itās the only way to know your level. Testing is cheap and easy; living with high radon is the expensive part. (Note: weāre a mitigation company that removes high radon. Hereās how testing works so you can get your number.)
Who Should Test?
- Every homeowner, radon doesnāt 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 hasnāt 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? Hereās the Next Step
If youāre at or above 4.0 pCi/L, or even in the 2ā4 range and want peace of mind, thatās where we come in. Weāll design a system that permanently lowers your level, guaranteed. What to do after a high radon test ā
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