Northwest Radon Detection

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Home Inspectors, Realtors, and homeowners can count on timely service and accurate radon testing using cutting edge, sophisticated, certified, and annually calibrated radon meters from Northwest Radon Detection LLC
HOW DO YOU TEST FOR RADON?
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas. The only way to detect radon is by tracking evidence of radiation. Our machines use sophisticated alpha particle detectors that actively monitor the decay of radon in the environment for the 48 hour[minimum] testing period specified by the EPA's Radon testing protocols.
Active Radon Testing Device used by Northwest Radon Detection
SHORT-TERM or LONG-TERM TESTING? 
The EPA defines any test longer than 90 days as a long term test. Long term tests are inexpensive and available online or at local hardware stores. Our short term tests provide hourly concentration levels throughout the test period in addition to basic weather condition records and can detect potential tampering. Short term tests are generally used during real estate transactions, or to verify the results of a long term test.
WHAT IS IN A RADON REPORT?
The EPA and WHO define radon mitigation levels based on the measured average radon exposure; but in addition to the average radon exposure level our reports also provide hourly data points on the radon concentration levels in the home as well as weather conditions throughout the test including temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. Our machines also include motion sensors which combined with weather data can help to detect evidence of potential test tampering.
WHERE SHOULD YOU TEST FOR RADON?
Radon most often enters the home through the foundation. When performing radon screenings for real estate transactions for single family homes, the EPA recommends testing on the lowest potentially habitable floor of the residence (generally excluding garages). For apartment buildings, the EPA recommends testing all homes below the third floor. Radon can move through walls, elevator shafts, and ventilation, concentrating in unexpected locations.
WHAT IS THE RISK OF NOT TESTING?
1 in 15 homes in the US has dangerous radon concentration levels according to the American Lung Association. The risk from radon exposure is cumulative throughout your lifetime. Testing is easy and should be performed every few years or after any home remodeling to ensure radon levels in the home have not changed. 
WHAT IF MY HOME HAS HIGH RADON CONCENTRATION LEVELS?
High radon concentration levels can always be fixed. If we find dangerous radon concentration levels, we recommend a radon mitigation specialist who can help choose the best mitigation solution.
NW Radon Detection does not offer radon mitigation; we instead focus on providing responsive, reliable screening services so our customers can be confident in the quality, and integrity of our testing.

Serving Oregon and Washington Realtors, Inspectors and Homeowners

Radon Testing is the only way to know if radon levels are unsafe