Radon Testing

The EPA Recommends Testing Your Home For Radon Every Two Years!

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What is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can harm humans when they are exposed to it over time. It is odorless, colorless, and invisible, making it impossible to detect without specialized equipment.

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How We Test For Radon

How We Test For Radon

  • We have a team of certified and dedicated technicians conducting Radon tests!
  • With our primary method of testing (CRM), test results are available the same day as the completed test.
  • Closed home conditions are required for accurate data collection.
  • Tests are placed usually in the basement , or at the lowest living space of the building. Away from vents and windows.
  • Our specialists are always available to answer any questions you have. Contact Us!

Our Primary Method For Testing is using a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM).

These approved devices:


  • Take hourly readings and provides EPA average.
  • Can detect movement.
  • Must be plugged in.
  • Runs for 48 hrs.
  • Has a Rapid Report Turn Around Time: 2-3 days.

Our secondary method of testing for Radon is using Charcoal Liquid Scintillation Vials (LS Vial)

This approved method:


  • Use vials to collect radon from the property.
  • Results are reported as overall average.
  • Takes up to 7 business days for results as vials are sent to a third party lab for analysis.
  • Low cost option!

Remediation/Mitigation

  • Remediation is inexpensive.
  • Remediation is recommended when levels are at least 4.0 pCi/l.
  • Newer homes have Passive System already installed.
  • Homes with a passive system already in place should cost around $600-800 to fix.
  • Homes without a passive system cost about $1,200-1,400 (closer to $900 if there is a sump pump).
  • You can find recommended contractors at the bottom of this page under the resources section.
  • You should never back out of a contract based solely on a high radon reading. All houses can be lowered to an acceptable level.
  • After mitigation another radon test should be performed to confirm the mitigation success.
  • Wait at least 24 hours after the mitigation is completed to start the radon retest.
  • We offer a discount for "Post Mitigation Tests" if we did the original radon test.
  • Montgomery County is the first locality in the US to establish a radon testing requirement

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Common Questions About Radon

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Are Radon Tests Required?

In some areas, Radon tests are required. Since one out of three homes test high for radon in our area, Radon testing is always recommended.

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Is Radon Testing Expensive?

Radon tests are an affordable way to test your home for radioactive hazards.

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Where Does Radon Come From?

Radon is released naturally from the decomposition of uranium in soil. rocks, and water. Afterward, Radon finds it’s way into your home and can have harmful effects if not remediated.

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What Level of Radon Is Safe?

 The EPA recommends remediation if your home exceeds a 4 pCi/L. Radon Risks are based on your long term exposure. Since Mitigation is reasonable in price, the EPA recommends considering a fix between 2-4pCi/L.

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Why is Radon Dangerous?

Exposure to Radon increases the risk of lung cancer, especially in those who smoke.

Radon kills more people than drunk drivers per year.

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How Do I Lower My Radon Level?

Radon remediation devices work to help reduce levels to a safe amount. Before seeking one of these devices, it is recommended that you test you home to see if one of those is necessary.

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Can Radon Get in Drinking Water?

If you have Radon levels, it can find its way into your home’s water supply if your water comes from a well. There are treatment options available that we can recommend.

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