Radon testing in Manalapan and Monmouth County.
Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, and the Surgeon General and the EPA recommend testing every house. Steve runs the test over at least 48 hours and reports the result against the EPA action level.
- 48 hrs+
- test period, house closed
- 4.0 pCi/L
- the EPA action level
- #MET15772
- New Jersey radon license
When to test
Radon testing matters for every home, whatever its location or age.
Buying a home
Book the radon test alongside your home inspection, so the result is in hand before you decide.
Any house, any age
Radon occurs naturally and can reach dangerous levels in about one in fifteen homes. New or old, the only way to know is to test.
A mitigation system is in place
If the house already has a radon mitigation system, Steve inspects the system as well.
How the test works
Testing follows the EPA's recommendations.
- Lowest livable areaThe EPA advises testing the lowest livable level of the home, often the basement.
- At least 48 hoursThe test runs for at least 48 hours, with the house closed up.
- Passive or activeA passive kit left in place for the test period, or an active electronic monitor that measures continuously.
- The resultThe measured level, reported against the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L.
Radon testing isn't part of the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Steve offers it for a more complete picture of the home.
How it works
From booking to your result.
- 1
Call or request a date
Steve works 7 days a week, 8 am to 7 pm. Buying? Ask for the radon test with your home inspection.
- 2
The house stays closed
Windows and outside doors stay closed for the test period, as the EPA recommends.
- 3
The test runs
At least 48 hours in the lowest livable area of the home.
- 4
Your result
The radon level, reported against the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Above it, the EPA says to take steps to bring it down.
Questions about radon testing
What is radon?
A naturally occurring radioactive gas, and a leading cause of lung cancer. It can be present at dangerous levels in about one in fifteen homes, which is why the Surgeon General and the EPA recommend testing every house.
How long does the test take?
At least 48 hours, with the house closed up, in the lowest livable area of the home.
What if the level is high?
The EPA action level is 4.0 pCi/L. At or above it, the EPA recommends taking steps to reduce the radon level, usually with a mitigation system.
Does a new house need testing?
Yes. Radon testing matters for every home, whatever its location or age.
Can I book it with my home inspection?
Yes. Radon testing is one of the ancillary inspections you can book alongside the full home inspection.
Are you licensed for radon testing?
Yes. Steve holds a New Jersey radon license (#MET15772).
How much does a radon test cost?
Ask Steve. He confirms the price when he confirms the date.
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Get your radon test on the calendar.
Call Steve directly, or send the property details and he will call you back to confirm a date. Inspections run 7 days a week, 8 am to 7 pm.
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