Test. Our Testing Process.

To give you an idea of how radon testing works, we've described our general process below.  We're typically very flexible and can modify this process to best suit your needs.  Please contact us if you have any questions at all.

1. Determine your timeline.

Testing your home's indoor air radon levels requires a minimum of 48 hours using our continuous radon monitors.  If you are on a strict timeline (i.e. in a real estate transaction), please keep this constraint in mind.

Sometimes we can start a test the same day you contact us, but we can't guarantee we'll have a testing monitor available without a few days' notice.

2. Prepare for "closed-house" conditions.

Radon levels fluctuate from day to day and from season to season.  They also vary depending on an occupant's lifestyle - opening windows, using exhaust fans, using ceiling fans, etc.  Short-term radon tests measure the potential radon level in the home.  The goal is to determine a "worst-case scenario" regardless of the homeowner's actual living conditions.

To standardize radon testing and to remove any lifestyle bias, "closed-house" conditions are required for the duration of the test.  These conditions include keeping all windows and doors closed (other than normal entry and exit), and keeping all fans turned off in the room where the monitor is located. [Click here to view a test notice listing the "closed-house" requirements.]

Preparing for "closed-house" conditions is especially important when testing a new construction home. Testing should not be conducted when contractors will be coming and going or when work is being performed on the house.  To avoid interference, radon tests for new homes are typically conducted over the weekend - starting either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning and concluding 48 hours later.

To ensure that homeowners and/or contractors are aware of the "closed-house" requirements, we'll post a notice in the home at the time of the test.

3. Schedule your test.

Once you have determined your ideal testing period and can ensure "closed-house" conditions, please contact us to schedule your test.  

For your convenience, we provide three different methods for scheduling:

• Online - Schedule a Test

• Email   - Lindsay@RaleighRadon.com

• Phone - (919) 621.0463

To expedite the scheduling process, please provide the following information:

• Client's name, phone number, and email address

• Real estate agent's name, phone number, and email address (when applicable)

• Desired start date

• Property address

• Property access method

• Payment method

We'll confirm your request within a few business hours (if not immediately), and we'll collect any missing information that we need.
 

4. We'll conduct the radon test.

We'll travel to the property to set up the continuous radon monitor. If the client, homeowner, or agent is present, we'll explain the "closed-house" conditions and answer any possible questions.

We'll post a radon test notice in the home and leave some literature and contact information next to the monitor in case there are any lingering questions or concerns.

All windows and exterior doors will be closed, as well as the crawl space vents (when applicable).

The continuous radon monitor will take 48 hourly radon measurements to determine an overall average radon level.  The monitor also has a motion detector to provide indication of possible tampering.

5. Receive the test results.

When we return to the property to retrieve the monitor, we'll immediately know the test results.  We'll re-open crawl space vents and confirm that "closed-house" conditions were maintained for the duration of the testing period.

A complete radon test report will be emailed to the client and/or the real estate agent the same day.  The report will include all 48 hourly measurements in addition to the average radon level.  If the radon levels are elevated, we'll provide information about radon mitigation. 

6. Pay for your test.

To provide flexibility to our clients, we accept three different payment methods:

• Personal check at the time of the test

• Personal check sent in the mail

• Payment at the time of closing (real estate transactions)

We'll email an invoice to the client, agent, and/or closing attorney, and we'll email a receipt (upon request) after payment has been received.


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