Protect Your Home and Family with Certified Radon Testing
Radon is a silent threat to the health and safety of your home. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas can seep into your living spaces, putting your loved ones at risk. Sherman Home Inspections offers professional radon testing services to detect and address radon levels in your home, ensuring peace of mind and safety.
Our Radon Testing Methods
We use two proven methods for radon testing to ensure accuracy and reliability:
1. Radon Testing Using the Radalink Electronic Telemonitor
This is an active method of testing radon levels. Here’s how it works:
- The Radalink monitor is set up in your home for a minimum of 48 hours, following EPA protocols.
- After the test period, the monitor is retrieved, and the data is uploaded directly to the laboratory.
- Within minutes (during normal business hours), Radalink processes the data, reviews it for evidence of tampering, and prepares a detailed report.
- You’ll be notified by text and receive the report via email within 20 to 45 minutes after the upload to the lab.
If closed-house conditions were not maintained, tampering with the monitor, or severe storms, the report includes an addendum with a full explanation. If you have questions about your report or mitigation recommendations, simply give us a call—we’re here to help.
Check the radon levels that inspectors have found in your area by zip code.
2. Radon Testing Using RTCA (Radon Testing Corporation of America) Canisters (not available in RI)
This passive method involves the use of high-precision charcoal canisters:
- TWO canisters are deployed in your home, after 48 hours you will need to package cannisters, and mail (prepaid) that day to the RTCA laboratory.
- The RTCA lab uses state-of-the-art technology and procedures developed by the Department of Energy’s Environmental Measurement Laboratory.
- Each detector is bar-coded to ensure proper identification, and all calculations are performed by computer, eliminating human error.
- You will be notified by text and receive the report via email. Results are typically available within 3-5 days after mailing the canisters.
Both methods comply fully with Federal EPA and NRRP protocols, ensuring accurate and reliable results tailored to your home’s specific needs.
Why Test for Radon?
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Because radon is undetectable without proper testing, it’s crucial to evaluate your home’s radon levels, especially if you’re buying, selling, or renovating a property.
Why Choose Sherman Home Inspections?
- Certified Inspectors: All testing is conducted by NRPP-certified professionals.
- Local Expertise: With years of experience serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we understand the unique environmental conditions of the area.
- Reliable Results: Advanced testing equipment and methods ensure accurate and dependable data.
- Customer Focused: We’re committed to making your home safe and keeping you informed every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is radon, and why is it dangerous?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive (uranium) gas that can accumulate in homes ( from the soil around the home) and is the second leading cause of lung cancer (21, 000 death per year). Testing is the only way to detect its presence.
How do I know if my home needs radon testing?
Every home should be tested for radon, especially if:
• You’re buying or selling a home.
• You live in a high-risk area.
• Your home has never been tested or hasn’t been tested in the last five years.
How much does radon testing cost?
We offer professional radon testing starting at $100 when done at the time of our home inspection. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your home’s needs.
What happens if high radon levels are detected?
If high levels are found, we’ll provide recommendations for mitigation to reduce radon levels effectively.
EPA strongly advices levels of 4.0 pCi/l or higher that a radon mitigation system be install now.
A radon mitigation system is required to lower the radon levels to 2.0 pCi/l or lower.
How often should I test my home for radon?
The EPA recommends testing every five years or after ANY renovations to ensure your home remains safe.
Schedule Your Radon Test Today
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