Radon Testing
Radon is a natural gas that seeps up from the soil, mostly through basements and slab foundations. You can order a radon test by itself or add it to your home inspection.
Why test
The EPA estimates radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the U.S., and it is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers (EPA). You can't see or smell it, so testing is the only way to know.
How radon testing works
Your radon test is performed by a licensed outside radon testing company we work with, not by our home inspectors. In Ohio, anyone testing someone else’s property must hold a radon tester license issued by the Ohio Department of Health (Ohio Revised Code 3723).
The test stays in the home for 48 hours. Keep all windows and exterior doors closed, except for normal entering and leaving, starting 12 hours before the test and for the full 48-hour test. After the test is picked up, your results are emailed to you. Radon testing costs $200 added to a home inspection or $250 as a standalone test. To order a standalone radon test, schedule it online or text Detailed Home Inspections at 440-724-3198.
Any radon result carries some uncertainty based on when and how long the test runs. For patterns we’ve seen in Northeast Ohio homes, see what drives higher radon test levels.
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Radon testing questions
Who performs the radon test?
A licensed outside radon testing company we work with performs it, not our home inspectors.
Can I order a radon test without a home inspection?
Yes. A standalone radon test is $250. Schedule it online or text Detailed Home Inspections at 440-724-3198.
How much does a radon test cost?
Radon testing costs $200 added to a home inspection or $250 as a standalone test.
How long does a radon test take?
The test stays in the home for 48 hours. Keep all windows and exterior doors closed, except for normal entering and leaving, starting 12 hours before the test and for the full 48-hour test.
How do I get my radon results?
Your results are emailed to you after the radon test is picked up.
What radon level should be fixed?
The EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or higher and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L.