Your spouse had cancer, and after going under intense treatment, she recovered. Now that you are moving into a new house, there are concerns that radon gas may be trapped in the home, which puts your family at risk. Not wanting to relive the nightmare, you need to ensure the house does not have this toxic and lethal gas.
Radon gas is formed inside the earth from uranium. Radon gas escapes earth, slips through porous soil, and gets in a crawl space and your home, or through cracks in the foundation of a house and gets trapped inside your home. The gas is not easily detected since it is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. You can seal radon from your crawl space by installing a vapor barrier, sealing cracks, and filling gaps around the crawl space.
How do radon tests work?
To test for radon, you can buy an indoor air quality test device with the ability to test for radon, or you can use a charcoal activated test kit. The air quality device is an excellent first step to see if you have any radon activity, but you should use a charcoal-based testing device for a more accurate test. You will need to follow some specific instructions to get a reliable sample. The kit needs to be placed in limited areas and at a certain distance and height. The sample period is from 2 to 90 days. In the case of using the charcoal-based kit, you will need to send it to a radon testing laboratory for analysis.
How to pass a radon test
Radon is measured in picocuries (pCi), which measures active radio decay. To pass a radon test, you will need to stay within the EPA range of 2-4 (pCi). Anything above four picocuries should be remediated immediately.
Radon testing cost
If you buy a home indoor air quality device, it may set you back $290, but if you hire a professional to do the work, the price is between $290-$350, including the testing and report. The expert will also help interpret the results and may also be able to assist if remediation is needed.
Radon testing near me
When considering getting your home tested for radon by a professional, check out air quality testing professional associations near where you live, or search for “radon testing near me” and call a few professionals for a quote. You can also contact the experts at 5 Microns Inc. for assistance. Our team has the experience to help you with all your radon testing needs. 5 Microns Inc. also offers following-day lab results. We offer asbestos, mold, drinking water, meth, lead, and air quality testing. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding our services.
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