We use AirThings Corentium Pro continuous radon monitors to provide fast, highly accurate radon testing results that are easy to understand.
How much does radon testing cost?
Radon testing is simple, but it does take some time and care to complete. A radon test involves us installing one or more radon monitors for a minimum of 48 hours in the building to be tested. At the end of the 48 hour period, we collect the devices and turn the data collected into a report that contains the results of the test.
We believe in pricing transparency. Radong testing is $125 when combined with a full inspection, or $149 when performed on their own as a standalone service.
What is Radon and why is testing important?
Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Essentially, the gas is formed from Radium (Rn-222), which is a decay product of Uranium (U-238). Radon exists everywhere, and outdoors, Radon is essentially a harmless background radiation that will have no realistic side effects.
However, when Radon gas permeates into a basement, crawlspace, or through a slab foundation, it then becomes encapsulated. Radon gas buildup in a home is the second largest cause of lung cancer in the USA.
Radon testing is simple, but there are a few things to keep in mind...
- Radon tests take a minimum of 48 hours to complete
- Radon tests require "Closed door" conditions (e.g. no open windows, exterior doors used as little as possible, etc...)
- If there are any broken windows, they must be adequately sealed shut.
- If a Radon mitigation system is already installed, it should be operating at the time of inspection.
- Once set, the Radon monitor can not be moved until the test is complete.
- After 48 hours, we will need to return to retrieve the monitoring system.
Where is Radon most prevalent?
Below is a map that shows average radon levels on a per-county basis. To be clear, just because an "Area average" tends to be in one zone doesn't mean that your home does or does not have an elevated radon level. The only way to know is through testing. Radon mitigation systems aren't terribly expensive. Testing and mitigation exist to help keep you and your family safe.
Above is a map created by the WKU Department of Environment, Health, and Safety with data from the Kentucky Radon Program.
We work for you, not a maintenance company.
Inspection companies that are InterNACHI Certified are not permitted to perform any sort of maintenance or repairs on a property for a period of 12 months. We're not trying to sell you on repairs, nor do we refer you to a list of "preferred vendors". Our goal is for you to be informed and comfortable knowing youre being provided accurate information. Obtaining a radon test through our company helps ensure truthfullness and accuracy in your report.