Radon testing in Steamboat Springs
Whenever moving into a new home or building, it is always wise to conduct a radon test to assess the level of radon exposure. There are many do it yourself test and devices that can be purchased at your local hardware store but we highly recommend that the testing is done by a certified contractor. Even if you have lived in your home for years and want to know your radon levels, hiring a trained technician will ensure that your living conditions are properly tested and analyzed.
Steps to proper radon testing
Whether considering a new home or curious about your own home, setting up short term radon testing is a relatively easy process.
Conducting a short term radon test
- Request a short term radon test with a certified contractor
- Schedule a time to have the radon measurement device placed in your home
- Place shoebox size radon measurement device in undisturbed area for 3 - 5 days
- Retrieve device and analyze the short term test results with your contractor
If the short term test results are less than 4 pCi/L , the EPA does not recommend any immediate action. If the short term test results are 4 pCi/L or more, consider mitigation. A long term test can be done at this point or a mitigation should be conducted.
Conducting a long term radon test
- Request a long term radon test with a certified contractor
- Schedule a consultation
- Place shoebox size radon measurement device in undisturbed area for one year
- Retrieve device after a year and analyze the long term test results
- Hold consultation with contractor to review results
The long term testing allows for more accurate testing under normal day-to-day living conditions. These results typically take up to a year to recieve.
Selecting a Qualified Radon Testing Contractor
All of our Certified Radon Mitigation contractors are in fact certified with the NRPP(National Radon Proficiency Program) and the NRSB(National Radon Safety Board).They are properly trained to properly place equipment and radon measurement devices and versed on interpreting the test results. to conduct your radon test.
Radon testing types
- Short Term - This test is performed over a period of 3 - 5 days.
- Long Term - This test is performed 90 days to one year.
We here at Certified Radon Mitigation want to remind our users and clients that do it yourself test kits are NOT recommended. Always use an NRPP(National Radon Proficiency Program) or NRSB(National Radon Safety Board) contractor to conduct any radon test in your home or building.
Buying or selling your home?
Radon is present in almost any home. When purchasing a new home it is not uncommon to request that a radon test is done. If the results come back above 4 pCi/L and mitigation is needed, the buyers and sellers will negotiate a solution.
Contact Certified Radon Mitigation
Contact Certified Radon Mitigation today for all your radon questions and needs. We’re a local Steamboat Spring Community member that wants to help make every home and building in the Yampa Valley a safe place to be.