According to the MN Dept of Health (MDH) 40% of homes in Minnesota have dangerous levels of radioactive gas — an odorless gas that seeps into your home through the foundation.
It’s caused by the breakdown of granite in the earth. Radon levels in neighborhoods vary from home-to-home because the ground composition below a particular home is unique and so is the home’s foundation.
It is the #1 leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The area most at risk is the lowest level of the home that is lived in so that’s where we conduct the 48-hour test. Common lower level rooms include laundry, exercise, workshop, family room and bedrooms. If the home doesn’t have a lower level (slab on grade foundation), the test will be conducted on the main level.
If radon levels are above EPA-recommended guidelines, installing a radon mitigation system is surprisingly cost effective and not the big-ticket item many people expect. Professional radon mitigation typically costs $1,200 to $2,100.
Our technicians are certified and in compliance with Minnesota’s Radon Measurement Law. State law requires an individual testing device be placed in the main lowest level living area PLUS any crawl space(s) or living area(s) below a slab foundation.
COST
$220 with or without an inspection. Includes up to 3 radon test kits.
HOW TO ORDER
Easily add a radon test kit to your home inspection when you schedule online.
Interested in a radon test WITHOUT a home inspection? Schedule by calling us (612) 961-3306. Not currently available online.
