Radon Testing in Northeast Ohio
The only way to know your home’s radon level is to test.
What Is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can enter a home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, sump pits, and crawl spaces, and it can build up to unsafe levels indoors.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Because radon is invisible and odorless, testing is the only way to know whether a home has elevated levels, and many homes in Ohio do.
How Our Radon Testing Works
We use a specialized radon monitor placed in the lowest livable level of the home. For a real estate transaction, the test runs for at least 48 hours under closed-house conditions, meaning windows and exterior doors stay closed except for normal entry and exit.
Licensed radon tester: Lock Home Inspections is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health to perform radon testing (License #RT1749).
Understanding Your Results
Results are reported in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The EPA recommends fixing a home if the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher, and suggests considering mitigation for levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The good news: elevated radon can usually be reduced with a professionally installed mitigation system.
Radon testing can be added to any home inspection, giving you one less thing to worry about before closing.