Radon Testing in Portage County
Radon Testing for buyers and homeowners in Portage County, Ohio, including Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Aurora, Garrettsville and Mantua.
Serving Portage County
Radon is a natural radioactive gas that comes up from the soil. You cannot see it, smell it or taste it. The U.S. EPA names radon as the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the only way to know a home's level is to test.
A radon test measures the level in the lowest livable area of the home over at least 48 hours. The EPA recommends fixing a home when the result is 4 pCi/L or higher. Dan places the test, picks it up, and gives you the result with a plain explanation of what it means.
Nothing left unchecked
- Closed-house conditions for 12 hours before and during the test
- Test placed in the lowest livable level of the home
- Runs for at least 48 hours
- Picked up at the end of the test period
- Results explained against the EPA 4 pCi/L action level
- Can be scheduled with your home inspection
Homes in Portage County
Rental and older homes
Homes near Kent are often older and may have been rentals. Wear, past repairs and updates all get a close look.
Rural properties
Out in the county, homes may have outbuildings, longer drives and more exposure to weather. The inspection covers the home and its visible systems.
Damp basements
Wet springs and below-grade spaces can mean moisture. Moisture is also where mold starts, so it pays to look closely.
Common questions
What does closed-house mean?
Keep windows and outside doors closed, except for normal coming and going, for 12 hours before and during the test. Normal heating and cooling can run.
What if the level is high?
A high level can be fixed. A radon mitigation system, usually a vent pipe and fan, draws the gas from under the home and vents it outside.
My neighbor's house tested low. Do I need to test?
Yes. Radon levels can be very different from one house to the next, even on the same street.
Radon Testing in Portage County
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