Radon concerns in your home?
What is Radon?
A-Tech Consulting offers expert radon testing services to help protect your home or business from the dangers of radon exposure. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It’s invisible, odorless, and can accumulate indoors, posing serious health risks—especially lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know if your property is safe.
Why Test for Radon?
You Can’t See or Smell It
Radon is invisible and odorless—testing is the only way to know if you’re at risk.
Every Property Is Different
High radon levels can happen anywhere, even if your neighbor’s home is safe.
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Protects Your Health
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Testing helps catch problems before they become deadly.
Our Radon Services
Short-Term Radon Exposure Assessments
Quick evaluations to determine immediate radon levels in residential and commercial properties.
Long-Term Radon Exposure Assessments
Extended monitoring to assess radon levels over time, providing a comprehensive understanding of exposure risks.
How Radon Testing Works
1
Placement of Testing Device
A radon detector is placed in the lowest livable area of the building (like a basement or ground floor) where people spend time.
2
Monitoring Period
–Short-term tests measure radon levels over 2–7 days.
–Long-term tests collect data for 90 days or more, giving a more accurate year-round average.
3
Data Collection
The device records the concentration of radon gas over time, usually reported in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L).
4
Analysis and Reporting
After the test period, the device is either read on-site or sent to a lab for analysis. Results determine if mitigation is needed.
Compliance Regulations for Radon
EPA Action Level
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends action if radon levels are 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or higher.
HUD Requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires radon testing and mitigation for certain multi-family housing programs (like FHA-insured mortgages).
State and Local Laws
Some states (like Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) require radon disclosure during real estate transactions or mandate testing in schools and childcare facilities.
OSHA Guidelines
In occupational settings (like underground mines), OSHA sets exposure limits for radon decay products under ionizing radiation standards.
Real Estate Transactions
Many real estate contracts recommend or require radon testing before closing, even if it’s not mandated by law.
School and Public Building Testing
Some states require radon testing in schools or government buildings, although there’s no federal law yet mandating it nationally.
