So you just moved into your dream house in one of the state’s best areas; it has a super low crime rate, the schools are top-rated, it’s affluent, and your home sits at a low water bank with a boat dock. The views are stunning, and you spend beautiful nights sipping a glass of wine gazing at the stars at night on your beautiful deck. But you start thinking to yourself if the indoor air quality is good, so you buy an indoor air quality monitor to check the air quality. The monitor begins to read high and low radon levels, concerned you call a professional to do some more tests to be sure.
Radon gas is formed deep in the earth from uranium gas, which becomes radon gas. The substance rises through the ground. If there are cracks in the foundation of your house, and it happens to sit on a lot with radon gas, it slips through the cracks and makes its way inside your home, and gets trapped. Radon gas is known to cause cancer, and fatalities in the US stand at 21,000 per year. Radon has no smell, color, or taste, so it is not noticeable.
How do radon tests work?
Residential radon testing typically uses a kit containing one to two charcoal-filled canisters designed to trap radon gas. The proper placement of the equipment is essential to obtaining reliable results. It must be placed in the lowest level living unit of the home where no outside air will enter the room at least 8 hours before and for the entire duration of the sampling, which can be two to four days.
How to pass a radon test
You need to ensure that everything is done correctly to get accurate radon testing results. It is advisable to enlist the services of an excellent industrial hygienist to conduct your test. To pass a radon gas test, you will need to have a reading within the range of 2 to 4 picoCuries. If the results surpass four pCi, you need to get the gas removed immediately.
Radon testing cost
A professional home radon test costs between $300 to $450, depending on the size of your house. And that should include a report, which the professional will interpret for you. And if you have high radon levels, they might also be able to help you remove it, though it can be considered a conflict of interest. The consultant may know companies that can help you remove the gas from your house.
Radon testing near me
Are you looking for a radon testing service in your area? Contact the professional at 5 Microns Inc. We have the skill and all the right equipment to conduct your radon test correctly. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Call 425-440-8787 Now! You may also search for “radon testing near me” to find qualified local consultants.
