Radon Testing

Radon testing is the only way to know with absolute certainty that you have a radon issue.  There are a variety of radon tests available for home and business owners.  The great thing is that each of these different types of radon testing options has a particular price-point.  The variety of price-points allows radon testing to be affordable for anyone concerned.  Radon testing can range from $20-$50 for a DIY at-home radon test kit (with lab fees and postage included).  Further, professional electronic radon monitor radon tests can range anywhere from $100-$150 depending on the vendor.  Lifetime Radon Mitigation offers short-term electronic monitor testing, long-term radon testing, and DIY at-home radon tests as well. 

Radon Testing Companies

There are very few companies that do just radon testing.  However, these radon testing companies do exist.  For the most part, radon testing is done by either radon mitigation and radon testing companies (companies offering both services) and home inspectors.  Home inspection companies complete the vast majority of radon tests administered throughout the country as most individuals test for radon during the course of a real estate transaction.  

It is important to consider radon testing no matter where you live.  The EPA and Surgeon General explain that radon testing is important in virtually every part of the country.  It is a common misconception that some areas or some homes have radon while others do not.  Every home has radon, it is just a matter or how high or how low the levels are in that home or structure.  Further, it is also a misconception that only some areas have radon.  Radon gas is everywhere around us.  There are many factors that play into the existence of elevated indoor levels of radon gas, but just knowing those factors is not sufficient enough to determine whether or not the structure has a radon problem.  The only sure way to know is to test your home or business for radon.  If the radon levels come back at or above 4.0 pCi/L, it is important that you install a radon mitigation system.  If your levels are between 2.0 pCi/L and 3.9 pCi/L it is important to consider installing a radon mitigation system.  The EPA sets the action level here in the United States at 4.0 pCi/L but the World Health Organization sets that action level at 2.7 pCi/L in other parts of the world.  Therefore, many concerned home and business owners consider radon mitigation at 2.0 pCi/L or above. 

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