Radon Gas

When you first decide to purchase a home for your family, you are required to have a home inspection. During this home inspection certain things are tested for, such as termite damage, asbestos, or other things depending on your location and the country you live in. One such radio active chemical substance that can cause cancer is known as Radon. While not as many people are aware of the dangers radon can impose, this is not yet one element that is searched for as often as it should be. Radon is dangerous because not only is it colorless, tasteless, and odorless but it also claims the lives of thousands around the world every year. There are a few ways to complete radon testing in your home that can be done without much stress, time or money.

In the following article, we will discuss some of the most accurate methods for radon testing, how much they will cost, and the length of time it will take to complete.

The two types of radon testing methods are passive and active. You can choose to purchase a radon testing kit and complete the procedure yourself, or you can hire a professional who will do it quickly and effectively.

With the passive method of radon testing, you do not need any power to complete the test. Some of the devices included in the testing method are alpha-track detectors, charcoal liquid scintillation devices, and charcoal canisters. These are exposed to the air in your home for a certain period of time and then sent to the lab for analysis. The results are then sent back to you so you can complete whatever steps are necessary to resolve the situation. The charcoal test is the short term method which is calculated within 3-7 days. The alpha-track method is longer and it takes 1-12 months for accurate data needed for results. The costs for these kits are between 10£ and 40£.

The active radon testing devices do require power to work. They are continually recording the radon measurements in the air and show in spikes and dips accordingly. It requires continuous working radon and level monitors. It has a feature that protects the accuracy of the readings if the device is moved or interfered with. These are often thought to be a little more reliable than the passive methods and are what most professionals and home inspectors use. The length of time it takes for the active testing is consistent with the passive tests. For the short term you can generally have a reading in 48 to 96 hours. For the long term it will be after 90 days. These costs could range between 75£ and 95£. It will cost a lot more for hiring a professional, and as different companies may have variances in the fees, it would be best to ask the company you choose to deal with what all the fees would be.

We need to protect our homes, our lives, and our families. Taking the time needed to test for radon before there is any death or heartache should be a top priority for every household. There is a way to reduce the levels of radon found if you catch it on time. Take the steps to save your family today.