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Radon: The Invisible Threat – A Case Study on a Critical Mitigation

Discover how addressing extreme radon levels in a home demonstrated the vital importance of radon testing and mitigation to keep your loved ones safe from hidden dangers.

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Why Radon Testing Matters

Because radon is tasteless, odorless, and invisible, this radioactive gas is a hidden threat in homes and businesses throughout the United States. There is no geographical area in the U.S. that is exempt from radon exposure, so the only way to know if your home or business has dangerous levels of radon is to test for it.

Radon testing is so critical because of the significant health risks radon exposure presents. According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer among the general public and the first leading cause among nonsmokers. Learn more about radon from the EPA.

Green Earth Remediation can help you gain peace of mind or understand the next steps necessary for radon mitigation with reliable radon testing services for residential and commercial clients.

Radon Testing Services from Green Earth Remediation

Residential Radon Testing

The only way to know if your home has high radon levels is to perform radon testing. Green Earth Remediation can give you answers quickly and guide you through the next steps for radon mitigation if your home shows dangerous radon levels.

Commercial Radon Testing

Commercial spaces like residential care facilities, offices, retail stores, hospitals, and apartment buildings are all susceptible to radon. Routine radon testing can reduce liabilities for commercial property owners and ensure the safety of all tenants, employees, and clients who occupy their buildings.

Radon Testing for Real Estate Transactions

Radon testing is a routine part of home and property sales. Third party testing from professional radon remediation companies like Green Earth Remediation is typically preferred to ensure the utmost accuracy with prompt results.

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How Often Should You Test for Radon?

Radon levels fluctuate through time, so testing just once is not sufficient for assessing your risk of exposure. Homes and businesses should be tested once every 5 years.

When to Test for Radon

Additionally, you should test for radon under the following circumstances:

When new occupants are moving into the space.
After significant alterations during a remodel or building addition.
When the ventilation, insulation, or HVAC system is installed, altered, or repaired.
When the structure is being weatherized.

The Importance of Regular Testing

Regular testing for radon is essential for maintaining safe radon levels in your home. Periodic testing ensures that any changes in radon levels are detected early, allowing for timely intervention and safety measures.

Why Radon Levels Might Change Even with a Mitigation System

While radon mitigation systems are highly effective, several factors can cause changes in radon levels over time:

Structural Changes

Building Settling: Over time, buildings naturally settle, which can create new cracks or openings in the foundation, allowing more radon to enter.
Renovations: Remodeling projects, such as adding new rooms, changing HVAC systems, or altering the building’s structure, can affect radon levels.

Environmental Factors

Weather Conditions: Heavy rains, snow, and other weather conditions can influence soil moisture and radon levels. For instance, saturated soil can increase radon concentration in the ground air.
Seasonal Variations: Radon levels can fluctuate with the seasons, often higher in the winter when homes are sealed tight against the cold, trapping radon indoors.

System Wear and Tear

System Maintenance: Like any mechanical system, radon mitigation systems require regular maintenance to function optimally. Components like fans can wear out over time and may need replacement.
Blockages: The vent pipes used in mitigation systems can sometimes become blocked or damaged, reducing their effectiveness.

Ground Shifts

Natural Changes: Earthquakes, mining activities, and other geological events can shift the ground, altering the pathways through which radon travels.

Ensuring Continued Safety

To ensure that your mitigation system continues to protect you from radon, it’s important to:

Schedule regular inspections and maintenance of the mitigation system.
Retest radon levels periodically, even after a system is installed, to confirm its ongoing effectiveness.
Be vigilant about structural changes and repair any new cracks or openings in the foundation promptly.

Ongoing Protection

Regular radon testing is crucial for the safety and well-being of your household or business. By staying vigilant about testing and maintenance, you can protect your property from the dangers of radon exposure. Reach out to Green Earth Remediation for professional radon testing and mitigation services to keep your environment safe and secure.

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Types of Radon Testing

There are various types of radon testing, including short and long-term tests. Short-term tests measure radon over a brief period, as little as 48 hours. These tests may be performed with passive testing kits purchased at hardware stores, online, or provided for free in certain states. These kits provide instructions for use and are sent to labs for testing.

Alternatively, active testing with continuous radon monitors may be performed by professionals like the technicians at Green Earth Remediation. This will be the fastest and most accurate form of testing available.

Long-term testing may be recommended if short-term passive tests indicate higher levels of radon or if you want to assess your home or business’s risk over an extended period. Radon levels tend to be highest during the winter due to the thermal stack effect—cold temperatures increase pressure within the home, drawing more air from the soil and causing higher levels of radon accumulation.

Proactive Radon Testing: Ensuring Home Safety – A Case Study

See how proactive radon testing and mitigation helped one family ensure their home’s safety and peace of mind. Learn why regular testing is crucial.”

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Customer Service, It’s What We Do

Green Earth Remediation is proud to be a leading provider of radon testing, radon mitigation, and pest control services for commercial and residential clients. With any service we provide, we aim to offer a top notch customer experience. We’re always willing to go the extra mile to ensure you get the service you need, right when you need it. If you are dealing with a pest infestation or high radon levels, don’t hesitate to reach out to our professional team.

We have decades of experience.

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We work quickly to provide effective, long-lasting solutions.

Radon Testing Service Photos

Team of Green Earth Remediation radon specialists ready to ensure top-quality radon testing and safety measures.

Advanced radon detection equipment setup in a basement by Green Earth Remediation to accurately measure radon levels.

Detailed view of Green Earth Remediation's radon testing apparatus ready for deployment in residential settings.

Organized storage of radon testing kits by Green Earth Remediation, ensuring swift deployment for on-site testing.

Green Earth Remediation's radon testing van equipped to deliver reliable radon testing services across locations.

Radon measurement in progress by Green Earth Remediation using advanced detection equipment in a residential basement.

Hear from our Radon Testing Customers

We are proud to have hundreds of positive reviews on Google from our clients. We invite you to check out some of our recent reviews below or check out our Reviews page for more.

Kris Kegerreis

We recently bought a home in Grand Haven which tested high in Radon during the home inspections. We contacted Green Earth Remediation and set up an appointment for the day after we moved in. Within a week of that appointment, they were out to our new home installing a remediation system.

They identified a location in the basement that was clear of other utilities and had clearance on the outside of the house to vent above the roofline. It was installed in about 5 hours and has been running like clockwork since.

They were all very professional and knowledgeable and did great work. I highly recommend Green Earth.

Linda Scripsema

We are thankful that Green Earth was very knowledgeable, helpful in deciding where the installation should be and there was no mess at all! Everyone was very respectful and kind. The radon levels are now down to a safe level and we felt the price was very fair.

Jason Churchill

They installed a Radon system for a client of mine. They were super easy to schedule and quick to get the unit installed. Happy clients and soon to be happy new owners.

Ben Bouma

Green Earth did a great job with our Radon Mitigation. They came to see the job before they quoted it and then ran a free test afterwards to confirm that the radon levels were below 2.0

Scott McCambridge

Great service and fair pricing for radon mitigation.

Brad Landman

Green Earth Remediation is amazing! They did a great job on the install, it is hidden and reduced the radon levels to under 1. Their scheduling is great and the prices are fair.

James Torpey

Great staff to work with, updated my sump pump and put in a radon system. Highly recommend

Kimberly Adams

After a neighbor's recommendation, I reached out to Green Earth for radon testing. I simply requested an appointment on their website, and was contacted that same day for an appointment. The entire testing and remediation process was very easy. Communication was excellent, the team arrived on time and completed the work as expected. I appreciate the post testing to ensure the process was successful. I highly recommend Green Earth Remediation!

Tim Tolson

Great company! Honest evaluation of our radon issue and very reasonable pricing to remediate the problem

Melina K

Very happy with how quick and easy Green Earth Remediation made the radon installation service.

Benjamin Long

We couldn't be happier with our radon system and the guys who installed it!

Sarah Osborne

Green Earth Remediation was friendly and great to work with. They installed our Radon mitigation system quickly and explained details every step of the way.

Hilary Harper

The team that installed our radon mitigation system were prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. They did a great job and I highly recommend them.

Paul Joseph

Professional team did a great job with good communication, clean looking system, and good follow to ensure radon levels were as low as can be.

Kim

Unexpectedly my new home built in 2024 and occupied for 15 months tested positive for radon. It had not been tested as part of new home construction or by the Township prior to occupancy. In fact, it never would have been tested had the plumbing contractor refuse to seal the sump pump until it was tested (home has ongoing issues with sink pipe odors). Green Earth Remediation were total professionals, even re-visiting the property prior to mitigation to discuss best placement of the system. With a beautiful new home, the last thing I wanted was an ugly system with visible pipes on the exterior. To my delight the two installers did a fabulous job "hiding" the main pipe in a rear garage utilizing attic space to hide cords, then venting on the back roof. Nothing is visible on the exterior of the home except the roof pipe and it's in an inconspicuous area. Installers were efficient, communicated progress, cleaned up debris and tutored me on components of the system and what to watch for over time. I was 100% responsible for the unexpected cost that included sealing the sump, but I am grateful such a deadly gas was discovered now and not in 5+ years. Green Earth is top notch. Thank-you!

Ben Lichtenwalner

These guys were great. They installed a radon mitigation system for our home. It works great (we have a real time monitor in place to confirm). They were quick, friendly and very clean.

Ginny Grit-Googe

We give them a five star review! They were very responsive and thorough and did a wonderful job installing our radon mitigation system. We definitely recommend this company!

Kyle Emrich

Prompt service visit for radon issue. They were able to install the mitigation system within 1 week from original visit! Highly recommend.

Ross Schultheiss

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. The price was good for the service. Would recommend to anyone that needs radon mitigation.

Pete Meadows

The work was completed on time and they were very professional. I would recommend Schultz for your Radon system installation. From first contact to installation of our system it was handled very well.

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Radon Testing FAQs

How often should I test for radon?

Radon testing should be performed in homes and businesses every two years. If results are below 4 pCi/L, retesting may occur every 5 years.

Do new construction homes and buildings need to be tested for radon?

It’s a common misconception that radon is only a problem in older homes and buildings. However, radon levels can build up in any indoor space, even if the building is newly constructed or renovated. Before moving in, schedule radon testing to ensure your safety by reducing the risk of radon exposure.

Why is radon testing so important?

Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas. The only way to know that indoor radon levels are high in any given space is to perform radon testing. Radon is so dangerous because it is the second most common cause of lung cancer, behind cigarette smoking.

Can I perform radon testing on my own?

It is possible to test for radon using a DIY radon testing kit purchased online or at a hardware store. These kits are mailed to labs for testing after they have been placed in a home or business for a designated period of time. However, if you need radon testing with rapid results or you want to confirm the results of a self-test kit, calling a professional is recommended.

What’s the difference between short- and long-term radon testing?

Short-term radon tests measure radon levels over a period of 2-90 days, while long-term test kits measure radon levels for 90 days or longer. Radon levels fluctuate through time, so the results of a short-term test may not accurately reflect average annual levels of radon in a home or business.

How does radon infiltrate indoor spaces?

Radon is everywhere, indoors and outdoors. However, indoor spaces can trap radon inside as it breaks down and seeps into homes and buildings via the cracks and holes in the foundation. Any home or building, regardless of its age, location, or size, may have a radon problem. The only way to know for sure is to perform routine radon testing.

Why do I need to test for radon more than once?

Radon levels are not static. They fluctuate due to a variety of environmental conditions, so routine radon testing is necessary to continually manage the risk of radon exposure.

Is radon really a health risk?

There have been numerous studies both in the U.S. and internationally that have linked radon exposure to an elevated risk of lung cancer. There is no truly safe level of radon, but routine testing and effective mitigation systems can reduce the risk as much as possible.

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