Test. Information about radon testing.
Radon is formed by the natural breakdown of uranium, which is found in nearly all soils. Due to differences in pressure, radon-laden soil gasses enter your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon can accumulate inside the home, resulting in an elevated indoor radon level.
Because you cannot see, smell, or taste radon, testing is the only way to determine if your home has an unhealthy radon level.
The U.S. Surgeon General, U.S. EPA, American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, and the American Lung Association recommend that all homes be tested for radon gas.
Testing your home for radon.
The best method to determine your health risk from exposure to radon gas is to test the air you breathe. We conduct our radon tests using 48-hour continuous radon monitors, which take one measurement every hour for 48 hours to determine an average radon level in indoor air. Upon completion of the 2-day test, the results are known immediately.
[Learn more about radon gas in your home's indoor air.]
Testing your granite countertops for radon.
In some homes, building materials (i.e. granite and certain concrete products) can be a source of radon gas. While natural stones can emit radon, the EPA does not believe that sufficient data exists to conclude that the types of granite commonly used in homes are significantly increasing indoor radon levels.
However, diagnostic testing can be conducted to compare radon levels in different areas of the home, including areas with granite countertops or other radon-emitting materials.
Testing your well water for radon.
Radon in your home's indoor air primarily comes from two sources - the soil beneath the home and the water supply. If your home has a private well, consider testing for radon in both air and water. By testing both sources, we can better determine the most effective option for reducing radon levels in your home.
[Learn more about well water and radon gas.]
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Radon in Your Home's Indoor Air Our Testing Process
Radon in Granite Understanding Your Test Results
Radon in Water
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Radon in Your Home's Indoor Air Our Testing Process
Radon in Granite Understanding Your Test Results
Radon in Water
