Radon Testing
Radon Testing for New Construction
Building a new home is an exciting and significant investment. As a builder or homeowner, ensuring the property is safe and healthy from day one is a top priority.
Why is Testing a New Home Essential?
Verifies Safety
Testing is the only definitive way to know if indoor air quality is at a safe and acceptable range. Relying solely on RRNC without verification is a gamble with your family's health and a potential risk of lung cancer.
Cost-Effectiveness
It is far more affordable and efficient to activate a passive radon system or install a full active radon mitigation system as part of a new construction project than to retrofit a home later. A radon-resistant home is a smart investment.
Peace of Mind
For both the builder and the new homeowner, a certified radon test provides documented evidence that the home has been built to the highest safety standards, reducing liability and increasing property value. This is especially important for buyers planning to utilize a basement as a home office or bedroom.
Our Testing Process for New Homes
ColoRadon specializes in providing comprehensive radon measurement services specifically for the new construction market. We work with builders and homeowners to conduct testing at the most opportune time—before move-in, when the home is unoccupied but sealed.
Our process includes:
Professional-Grade Equipment
We use Continuous Radon Monitors to conduct a short-term test, which typically lasts a minimum of 48 hours. These devices provide a detailed, hour-by-hour analysis of the home's radon levels.
Certified Professionals
All testing is performed by our qualified and certified Radon Measurement Professional, who ensures proper placement of the equipment and adherence to strict protocols for accurate results.
Detailed Reporting
You will receive a clear, easy-to-understand report detailing the home's radon levels in picocuries per liter (pCi/L).
Expert Recommendations
If the test reveals levels at or above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, we will provide expert guidance on activating the passive radon systems or installing a new mitigation system if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do new homes with radon-resistant features still need to be tested?
Yes. While RRNC techniques are a great start, they are not foolproof. Testing for radon is the only way to verify their effectiveness and confirm that radon levels are below the EPA’s recommended action level.
2. When is the best time to test for radon in a new home?
The ideal time is after the home is completed but before the furniture is moved in. The home should be in “closed-building conditions” for at least 12 hours prior to and during the test to ensure accurate results.
3. What if the test shows high radon levels?
If high levels are detected, the existing passive radon system can be easily converted into an active radon mitigation system by adding a radon fan. This is a simple and cost-effective radon removal solution.
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Build with Confidence, Live with Peace of Mind
Don’t let the invisible threat of radon compromise your new home. By partnering with ColoRadon, you can ensure that your new construction project is a healthy and safe environment from the very beginning. Our expertise in radon testing and mitigation for new homes provides the highest level of protection and peace of mind.
Contact ColoRadon today to schedule your new construction radon test and build a foundation of health and safety for the future.
