Radon test results. What now?
After a short term or long term radon test, results are processed by the radon measurement devices and should be read by a certified radon specialist. The radon specialist will analyze the data and provide home or building owners with a details report and an average radon level for the property.
Consultation
If the short term or long term test results are less than 4 pCi/L , the Environmental Protection Agency does not recommend any immediate action. ?If the short term test results are 4 pCi/L or more, consider mitigation. A a mitigation should be conducted.
NOTE#: It is ideal for a certified NRPP(National Radon Proficiency Program) or NRSB(National Radon Safety Board) contractor to conduct and process short term or long term test results.
How long do radon test take?
- Long Term Test - 91 day - 1 year
- Short Term Test - 3- 7 days
Radon results and real estate
Below are some simple steps to follow when buying and new home and the step by step process to ensure your family’s safety. Making the effort now will not only give you piece of mind but keep your home safe and healthy for years to come.
Find the home or building you would like to purchase.
After you put in an offer, schedule a short term radon testing as part of the inspection. Remember to use a certified NRPP or NRSB contractor. The home inspector may or may not be qualified to conduct the radon test themselves.
If the short term or long term test results are less than 4 pCi/L, the Environmental Protection Agency does not recommend any immediate action but there is still some risk at exposure levels less than 4 pCi/L. If radon test result levels are less than 4 pCi/L, consider a long term radon test.
If the short term test results are 4 pCi/L or more, consider asking the seller to pay for a mitigation system. The seller is not necessarily responsible for paying for the mitigation but can be a negotiation on the inspection list for the buyer and seller to discuss, just like any other home repair during the sale of the property. Remember, mitigation can be conducted after purchasing the home. All homes can be fixed from radon.
Once it is decided to install a mitigation system in a home or building, it is wise to seek out multiple bids from certified NRPP or NRSB contractors in your area. Here at Certified Radon Mitigation, we are willing to guarantee the results to be below 4 pCi/L or more.
After multiple bids are obtained, an average cost of the mitigation can be determined and used as negotiation with the seller.
If the seller accepts the offer to pay for a mitigation system, the real estate agent can suggest the best way to collect the payment from the seller. Make sure that the radon mitigation system is installed by a certified NRPP or NRSB contractor to ensure that you are happy with the system design.
Once a home or property is tested by Certified Radon Mitigation, owners are provided a full report of the results. If mitigation is needed, Certified Radon Mitigation offers a free on site consultation to help determine the best strategy for mitigation. A typical mitigation consultation can determine the:
- placement of the suction hole
- placement of the vacuum
- placement of the outside ventilation
- use of the home or buildings power grid
We're the best to do your test
If you need someone to test your home or property and provide you with straight forward data to help you make an informed decision, call Certified Radon Mitigation today and schedule and appointment today. It’s the first step to helping keep your family safe from radon.