Raleigh Area Radon Testing
Raleigh Radon Testing is very important due to the potential for harmful Radon levels in the Raleigh area. We have found radon levels above the EPA's standard in all surrounding cities including Wake Forest, Cary NC, Apex, Garner, Fuquay, Durham, Angier, Holly Springs, Clayton , etc. Every Raleigh area home should be tested for Radon. We use the E-Perm Radon Testing system - the most accurate and quickest test available. We do not use inferior charcoal canisters that are only accurate to within 20 percent. We can add tamper-evident monitoring that will record temperature and pressure data and will let us know if someone is trying to circumvent our testing. Tamper-evident monitoring adds only $25.
The following are common questions:
Q. What is Radon?
A: Radon is a cancer-causing radio-active gas that cannot be seen or smelled and is present in North Carolina. It comes from the earth and can permeate into living spaces of a house.
Q. Should I have my home tested for Radon?
A. Yes, the EPA strongly recommends testing on every home. During our Radon testing in Raleigh, and surrounding areas in Wake County and other counties, we have found many homes that have several times the EPA's limit.
Q. Why is Raleigh Radon a concern?
A. According to the EPA, Radon is the number two cause of lung cancer, right behind smoking. Smoking actually amplifies the risk of lung cancer.
Q: How can my home, or the one I am about to purchase be tested?
A: Clear Choice Home Inspections can perform the non-invasive testing quickly and inexpensively. This process involves placing several ion abosorption devices at the home, picking them up approximately 48 hours later (depending on weather), then analyzing them in-house. Your results will be reported in standard EPA formatting the night we pick up the test.
Q: How much does Radon testing or Inspection cost?
A: As part of the Raleigh Home Inspection service, the test costs an additional $110 for our E-Perm testing, a small price to pay for peace of mind for you and your family. Our fee includes a trip back to the home to remove the testing devices, analyzing the devices at our office with our own equipment and providing you with a report. Those seeking just a Radon test WITHOUT a Home Inspection will pay only $135 (within a 35 mile radius of our office in Clayton; if outside of this range, please call for a quote).
Q: Where have you found Radon levels greater than the EPA limit of 4.0 pCi/L?
A: We have found high radon levels in nearly every city we service. This includes Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Apex, Fuquay, Holly Springs, Wake Forest and even in Clayton (yes, Johnston county can have higher than acceptable Radon levels). Radon levels vary depending on dozens of factors including weather, type of construction, number of occupants in the home, season of the year, rock in the soil below the home, etc.
Q: What happens if the home has high levels of Radon?
A: There are several Radon mitigation companies in the Raleigh area and they can install a continuous venting system to lower the Radon levels. The cost can range from approximately $800 to over $2,000. This is another great reason to a Wake County home tested for Radon - you can ask the seller to pay for the mitigation. Test before you purchase the property. This is much better than you paying for mitigation years later when you sell the house.
Raleigh Radon Testing is done in accordance with EPA methods. Standard Radon testing samples the air in the home and we can also sample water for the presence of Radon. Remember, we do not use charcoal canisters, we use the E=Perm system, the most accurate testing available. Please call (919) 550-6656 to schedule a Home Inspection / Radon test or if you have any questions about the Home Inspection process.
