Frequently Asked Questions

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 Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is formed during the radioactive decay process of radium and has been linked to causing lung cancer. 

 A radon test is a device that measures the levels of radon in a building. Tests range from a minimum of 48 hours to 90 days for a short-term and 91-365 days for a long-term test. EPA recommends long-term testing to get a better idea of overall exposure because radon tends to fluctuate seasonally as the weather influences change, as well as being influenced by the occupant activity.  

 Testing a home is the only way to truly know what your radon levels are inside your home/building.  

  Test range from $15-$200 per test, the cost is reflective of which type of test is performed. 

 Levels that are above the EPA's action level are recommended to have a mitigation system in place to reduce the levels of radon and lower the overall health risk. 

 Radon mitigation is a system that is placed on the home, or building, that utilizes venting techniques to lower the amounts of radon that enters a home.  

Most homes can be retrofitted to have a system. Large homes with more elaborate foundational structures may require different techniques to solve the high radon issue. All in all, the average cost of use is about $0.16/day

 Most mitigation system installs will be completed within 5-7 days. The 5-7 days include system installation and retesting the home to ensure that the system has successfully lowered the levels to an acceptable level and that no further actions/work is needed.  

 Once a mitigation system has been installed, most reputable installers will perform a post-mitigation test to determine that the system has effectively lowered the levels and that no further work is needed to achieve lower radon levels.  

Charlotte Radon Pros provides a 5-year warranty on all systems, provided that a long-term test (91-365 days) is conducted within a year after installation with results presented to Charlotte Radon Pros. The homeowner is also recommended to conduct a short term test every two years to ensure the system performance and maintenance are maintained as needed.