As a property manager for a large apartment condo complex, you are busy dealing with many resident issues. Still, one of your residents complains about high radon levels in her apartment. The resident claims that she bought a kit to test for radon gas and that it showed very unsafe radon levels, and as a result, she threatens to take legal action against the homeowners association and builder. Not convinced with her test results, you contact a professional to conduct tests in a couple of units. After completing your test, the results indicated radon levels above the EPA safe range, between 2 and 4 picocuries.
Radon is a gas formed in the earth that comes from uranium gas. This gas slips through the soil and tiny cracks in your home’s foundation and gets trapped inside. Radon does not smell; it is tasteless and colorless. Symptoms are persistent coughing, hoarseness, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue. Radon is a cause of cancer, and It is estimated that approximately 21,000 Americans die from radon poisoning each year.
Radon is usually tested from the lowest living unit in a building since it comes from the ground. However, the concentration will be higher at lower levels. Radon can travel to other parts of a building and upper floors.
Radon is typically tested using special charcoal filters placed in the lower living space of a building. The radon kit needs to be in place for at least two and up to 90 days, and then the equipment is sent to a radon testing lab for analysis. If radon levels are above the recommended safe levels, the gas will need mitigation.
Radon testing near me
Trained and licensed professionals should perform radon gas mitigation. You can find a radon professional online by searching for “radon testing near me,” or contact your local building department for a list of licensed professionals in your area. If you need radon testing services, contact the professionals at 5 Microns Inc. We have the right equipment and expertise to serve you. We are open between 8 to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. We can provide results within 3-5 business days and, in some cases, the next day. If you have any questions about radon or any other of our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Call 425-440-8787 Now!
Radon testing cost
Testing for radon costs around $300, which typically includes one kit. The equipment can cover up to 1,500 square feet. If you are confident in testing yourself, you can buy a kit online or through a radon testing lab, which may be cheaper at around $15 per kit.
