Radon Testing
What is Radon?
Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas produced from the breakdown of naturally occurring Uranium and Thorium in soil and water. The US EPA classifies Radon as a "class A" carcinogen and the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and encourages all homes should be tested
Recognize Standards
The EPA "Action Level" is 4 pCi/L
and indicates its best to start mitigating at 2 pCi/L because there is no safe level of exposure to this Class A carcinogen. The WHO sets a 2.7 pCi/L "Action Level"
Montgomery County Radon Law:
As of October 1, 2016, Montgomery County law requires a radon test be performed on most single family home sales
prior to settlement. Radon is never
a reason to walk away from
a home purchase.
How is Radon Detected?
We use state-of-the-art continuous radon monitors to identify the presence and quantity of radon. This is a more favorable method than charcoal canisters and do-it-yourself tests, because our monitors provide you with 48 hourly averages so you can see the range, frequency and higher potential of radon in your home. This will let you make a better-educated decision about radon levels and long cancer risk
What if my home has elevated radon?
Don't panic. Radon is one of the easiest issues to correct in a home
The typical cost for mitigation is approximately $1500
Never a conflict
We do not mitigate Radon. We only provide professional radon testing services so there is never the possibility for a conflict of interest.
Montgomery County law requires
a rental property to be tested
every 3 years
How do I know the test is accurate?
We follow EPA established protocols in the testing and analysis of radon.
Our continuous radon monitors are calibrated and cross-checked in accordance with EPA guidelines.
Radon testing requires a minimum of 48 hours and our test results go out the same day the test is completed.....there's never a long wait for lab results.
We are members of NRSB (National Radon Safety Board) and hold the designation of "Radon Measurement Specialist"
Call us for your radon testing needs
(240) 234-5731
January is Radon Awareness Month
We are spending more time indoors so even more important to test your home for radon because you can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home.
Things You Can Do
- Testing is easy an inexpensive
- Already have a radon mitigation system in your house?
- Active radon system should be tested every few years
- Building a home? Learn more about construction techniques that help reduce indoor radon.
- Radon mitigation is very simple, inexpensive and a guaranteed solution