Radon Testing

Radon testing is important because you never know if you have radon or something like that!

Professional radon tests are faster and more accurate than Do It Yourself tests

Although Do It Yourself-type radon test kits are accurate, they must be used correctly by the homeowner to avoid false results. It’s important for all family members to follow the testing instructions carefully to ensure accurate readings. Otherwise, you will need to do several Do It Yourself tests before you are confident in the results. Another disadvantage is that you need to mail the detector into the lab and wait for the results.

If you are unsure about your ability to conduct an accurate test and want your results right away, leave it to the pros you can trust, MC Inspections LLC. We have gone through extensive training, certification, and continuing education with the EPA in order to provide the most up-to-date, accurate results to our customers. In short, we know radon and we can test radon levels quickly and accurately. Also, if you are selling or buying a home, using a licensed Radon Measurement Specialists to perform the test is typically required. The great news is that a professional test is surprisingly affordable!

Don’t take chances with your family’s health. Contact us today to schedule your radon inspection and test.

A professional test just takes three steps

Are you at risk from radon? A Continuous Radon Monitor can accurately measure the concentration of radon gas in your home to determine if mitigation is necessary.

Step 1: Call you local experts here at MC Inspections LLC to schedule 2 quick meetings. The first meeting is to set the Continuous Radon Monitor; this typically takes only 5 minutes. The second meeting is to analyze the reading of the monitor and discuss the results (10-15 minutes).

Step 2: Our Specialist will set the monitor in your home in the appropriate location. We will also explain the proper procedures for you to follow to ensure an accurate results (i.e. closed house conditions) and answer any questions you may have about radon.

Step 3: We go over the results. The Radon Measurement Specialist will return for the second meeting a minimum of 48 hours after setting the monitor. The specialist will sync to his device. You will know right then if your home is safe.

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A high radon reading is no reason to panic

Since radon is a known carcinogen, any exposure has some risk of causing lung cancer. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established recommended concentration levels that minimize exposure and health risks. The amount of radon in the air is measured in “picocuries of radon per liter of air,” or “pCi/L.” Sometimes test results are expressed in Working Levels, “WL,” rather than picocuries per liter of air. A level of 0.02 WL is usually equal to about 4 pCi/L in a typical home.

The EPA recommends that homeowners fix their homes if the results of one long-term test or the average of two short-term tests show radon levels of 4 pCi/L (or 0.02 WL) or higher.

Don’t worry if your radon test reveals a high concentration of radon gas in your interior air. No matter how high your radon levels are, you can be confident that an experienced radon mitigation specialist will be able to reduce radon levels effectively and affordably. In fact, most home radon reduction systems can be installed in less than 1 day, most of the time.

40% of Homes in the state of West Virginia have radon at or Above the Action Level

More facts about Radon Testing

Cost from about $20 (do-it-yourself) up to about $100-200 (licensed professional making 2 trips to you home)
The amount of radon in the air is measured in “picocuries of radon per liter of air,” or “pCi/L.” The Action Level is 4 pCi/L in a home.
Radon is a known carcinogen, any exposure has some risk of causing lung cancer. Test to find your levels.

More info about how a radon test works

We use the Corentium Pro (contentious radon monitor) that contains four highly accurate passive diffusion chambers that work redundantly with one another.
Corentium Pro samples indoor air through a passive diffusion chamber, using alpha spectrometry to precisely calculate the radon level.
Our reports have hourly data for your review.

Contact Mountain State today for more information about radon testing and radon mitigation in West Virginia and Ohio.

Radon Solutions of WV is a trusted member of the nationally recognized The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) is a nonprofit, trade organization dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and the ethical performance of radon measurement, radon mitigation and knowledge, and NRPP is recognized as the leading certification program for radon professionals, requiring bi-annual documentation of competence, expertise and performance to demonstrate skill, knowledge and professionalism. Mountain State has the training and experience to help lower the radon levels in homes in Wheeling, St Clairsville, Steubenville, Weirton, Follansbee and surrounding areas.

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MC Inspections LLC serves the Tri State Area, Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and all surrounding areas and communities in and around Wheeling, WV. MC Inspections LLC provides thorough, accurate, and professional inspection services, wood destroying insects (termites), radon gas testing, and mold testing for realtors, contractors, home inspection clients.

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