QUESTIONS ABOUT RADON?

According to the EPA 1 in 4 homes in Massachusetts had elevated levels of Radon and our opinion is it’s an even higher percentage on Cape Ann. Testing is recommended for every home at least every two years.

“Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and radioactive gas that originates from the ground. Radon is formed through a naturally occurring process of radioactive decay.” mass.gov

“Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels.
EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below
the third floor for radon” EPA

The home needs to maintain closed-house conditions for 12 hours (windows throughout the home need to be closed with the exception of normal coming and going). Once closed-house conditions are established we need to collect 48 hours of data (60 hours of closed house conditions)
Our machines are Bluetooth and results are available on site. No need to send them to a lab, our machines let us read them instantly when the test is complete!

The home needs to maintain closed-house conditions for 12 hours (windows throughout the home need to be closed with the exception of normal coming and going). Once closed-house conditions are established we need to collect 48 hours of data (60 hours of closed house conditions)
Our machines are Bluetooth and results are available on site. No need to send them to a lab, our machines let us read them instantly when the test is complete!

The home needs to maintain closed-house conditions for 12 hours (windows throughout the home need to be closed with the exception of normal coming and going). Once closed-house conditions are established we need to collect 48 hours of data (60 hours of closed house conditions)
Our machines are Bluetooth and results are available on site. No need to send them to a lab, our machines let us read them instantly when the test is complete!

No. We feel the person telling you the problem should not be the one fixing it due to the potential conflict. We offer testing in air only services.

Yes. We have no affiliation with any mitigation contractors and no arrangements with any company. We do however provide a list of contractors that have had good interactions with us or our clients in the past if requested. 

From the EPA’s Guide “Improper testing may yield inaccurate results and require another test. Disturbing or interfering with the test device, or with closed-house conditions*, may invalidate the test results and is illegal in some states. If the seller or qualified tester cannot confirm that all items have been completed, take another test.”

Continued… “When doing a short-term test ranging from 2-4 days, it is important to maintain closed-house conditions for at least 12 hours before the beginning of the test and during the entire test period”
Continued… “*Closed-house conditions means keeping all windows closed, keeping doors closed except for normal entry and exit, and not operating fans or other machines which bring in air from outside. Fans that are part of a radon-reduction system or small exhaust fans operating for only short periods of time may run during test.”

You do not need to turn the system off if it is present. We want to learn the level under normal circumstances.

While a newer home may have fewer entry points, it also may create more pressure due to being so tight. We recommend testing new homes for radon and we see elevated levels in new homes all the time.

We do recommend having a radon test done for older homes. While they may be more ventilated than newer homes, they tend to have many voids in the lower area and depending on the radon level and pressure planes can often have elevated radon levels.