Residential Radon Testing Requirements

What do I need to do before getting my home tested for Radon?   

CLOSED BUILDING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS 

- 12hrs before test and for the duration of test

• · All windows in the house (including the basement) must be kept closed.
• · All doors leading to the outside must be kept closed, except for normal entry 
• · Heat and air conditioning may be used, with the fan in the AUTO mode.
• · Whole house fans should not be used. 
• · Ceiling fans, portable dehumidifiers and air filters should not be used within 20 feet of a monitor.
• · Fireplaces should not be used during the test period and the flu damper should be kept closed.
• · Dryers, range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans can be used in moderation.
• · If your home has a radon mitigation system, the system shall be running for at least 24 hours prior and continuously during the testing period.
• · If the home is unoccupied, the heating or air conditioning system must be set to maintain a constant temperature within +/-5 degrees F of 72°F.  it.

 When we arrive, we will assess how many monitors are needed and determine the optimal placement. Each foundation type—basement, above crawlspace, and slab-on-grade—requires a test. All of our tests run for 48 hours 

 Buying or selling your home? Need a radon test done quickly? Give us a call, and we’ll set it up right away. If you're selling your home and the radon test failed, we can help. While we don’t install radon mitigation systems, we can perform the post-test once the system has been installed and running for 24 hours.