You can't see it, smell it, or taste it. A radon test is the only way to know if the air in your home is safe to breathe.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms as uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It moves up through the ground and can enter a home through foundation cracks, gaps around pipes, sump openings, and crawl spaces, where it can build up to unhealthy levels. Radon has no color, odor, or taste, so the only way to know a home's level is to test.
According to the EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the agency recommends testing every home regardless of location. Homes with elevated levels have been found throughout East Tennessee, including new homes, older homes, homes with basements, and homes without them.
Certified Home Inspection provides nationally certified radon testing, and it can be added to any home inspection or scheduled on its own. Brian places the test, retrieves it after the testing period, and gives you a clear results report showing your home's measured level.
Testing is simple, and the results give you peace of mind or a clear path forward.
Radon can't be detected without a test, no matter how the home looks or smells.
The EPA links long-term radon exposure to lung cancer, especially in non-smokers.
Testing during your inspection window lets you address radon before you buy.
Homes with high levels can usually be fixed with a mitigation system.
Radon levels depend on the geology beneath a home and how the house is built, so two neighboring homes can test very differently. The only way to know your home's level is to test it, and the EPA recommends testing every home.
The EPA recommends fixing a home when radon levels are 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher, and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L. If your test comes back elevated, radon mitigation systems, typically installed by a radon mitigation contractor, can reduce levels significantly.
For home buyers, testing during the inspection period is the smart move. If levels are high, you can negotiate mitigation with the seller before closing instead of paying for it yourself later.
Every radon test follows a clear, professional process.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas from uranium breaking down in soil and rock. It can enter homes through the foundation and build up indoors.
The EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or higher and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
Short-term radon tests run at least 48 hours. Brian will explain the timing and what to do during the test when you schedule.
Yes. Radon depends on the ground beneath the home, not its age. New and old homes alike can have elevated levels.
High radon levels can usually be reduced with a mitigation system. Your results report gives you the information you need to take the next step.
Here's how radon testing works with Certified Home Inspection.
Call or text 423-360-7203 to schedule radon testing or add it to your inspection.
Brian places the test in the home's lowest livable level.
The test runs for at least 48 hours under the recommended conditions.
You receive a clear report showing your home's radon level.
“Brian inspected our home prior to purchasing. He walked us through the home to show us the items he found and provided recommendations on how to resolve any issues. He was very thorough and provided a very detailed report with pictures. He also performed the radon test.”
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