Expert Radon Testing in Cedarburg

If a short-term test returns elevated results, the EPA recommends conducting a second test before taking action - unless the initial result was 10 pCi/L or higher, in which case you should move directly to mitigation.

A follow-up test can be either another short-term test or a longer-term test to confirm the finding. Once elevated levels are confirmed, consulting with a certified radon mitigation contractor is the appropriate next step.

The EPA recommends testing your home every two years, or any time significant changes are made to the home, such as renovation, additions, or changes in HVAC systems. You should also retest after installing a radon mitigation system to confirm it is working effectively. Additionally, testing is strongly advised whenever a home is bought or sold.

Because radon is invisible and odorless, testing is the only way to know whether your home has elevated levels. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend that all homes below the third floor be tested, regardless of location or construction type. Early detection gives homeowners the opportunity to take corrective action before long-term health consequences develop.

A sub-slab depressurization system works by inserting a pipe through the concrete slab of a home's foundation and connecting it to an electric fan. The fan creates negative pressure beneath the slab, drawing radon gas out from the soil before it can enter the living space, and venting it harmlessly above the roofline. This is the most widely used and effective radon mitigation technique for homes built on slabs or with basements.

A sub-slab depressurization system works by inserting a pipe through the concrete slab of a home's foundation and connecting it to an electric fan. The fan creates negative pressure beneath the slab, drawing radon gas out from the soil before it can enter the living space, and venting it harmlessly above the roofline. This is the most widely used and effective radon mitigation technique for homes built on slabs or with basements.

Radon exists in virtually every part of the world at some level, as uranium is present in varying concentrations throughout the earth's crust. Outdoor radon levels are generally very low and considered harmless because the gas disperses quickly into the open air. However, indoor radon levels can accumulate to dangerous concentrations depending on local geology, building construction, and ventilation.