Radon Testing for Home Buyers in Michigan
Buying a home is a major investment. Radon testing can help you understand the indoor air quality of a property before completing your purchase.
Hillsdale Radon provides professional radon testing for home buyers throughout Hillsdale and surrounding Michigan communities.
Why Should Home Buyers Test for Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes from the soil beneath and around a building.
You cannot see, smell, or taste radon, so testing is the only way to determine the radon level inside a home.
A radon test can give you important information about a property before you purchase it.
When Should a Home Buyer Get a Radon Test?
Radon testing can be performed during the home-buying process and may be included as part of the inspection process.
Testing may be especially important when:
Purchasing an older home
Purchasing a home with a basement
Purchasing a home with a crawlspace
The property has never been tested
Previous radon results are unavailable
Previous results showed elevated radon
You want updated results before purchasing
Professional Radon Testing
Hillsdale Radon provides professional radon testing for home buyers.
We place the appropriate testing equipment in the property and follow the applicable testing procedures to obtain reliable results.
Once testing is complete, the results can help you understand the property's radon level.
What Happens If the Radon Level Is Elevated?
An elevated radon result does not necessarily mean you cannot purchase the home.
Many homes with elevated radon can be treated with a properly designed mitigation system.
If elevated radon is found, Hillsdale Radon can evaluate the property and explain potential mitigation options.
Radon Mitigation for Homes
A radon mitigation system is designed to reduce radon levels inside a building.
The appropriate system depends on the home's construction, foundation, and other characteristics.
Hillsdale Radon can evaluate the property and develop a mitigation solution suited to the home.
Buying a Home With an Existing Radon Mitigation System
If a home already has a radon mitigation system, testing can help determine the current radon level.
It can also be useful to verify that the system is operating as expected.
Hillsdale Radon can help with radon testing and can discuss mitigation options if additional work is needed.
What Radon Test Results Mean
Radon results are typically reported in picocuries per liter, or pCi/L.
The results can be reviewed in the context of applicable radon guidance to determine whether additional action should be considered.
If you receive a radon result that concerns you, Hillsdale Radon can help explain the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I test for radon when buying a home?
Testing can provide valuable information about the radon level in a property before you complete your purchase.
How long does a radon test take?
The testing period depends on the type of test being performed. Hillsdale Radon can explain the appropriate testing process for your situation.
What if the home has high radon?
A high radon result does not necessarily mean you need to walk away from the property. Many homes can be treated with a radon mitigation system.
Can you test a home before closing?
Yes. Contact Hillsdale Radon to discuss the timing of testing and your home-buying situation.
Serving Home Buyers in Hillsdale and Surrounding Michigan Communities
Hillsdale Radon provides professional radon testing and mitigation services for home buyers throughout Hillsdale and surrounding Michigan communities.
Need a Radon Test for a Home You're Buying?
Call Hillsdale Radon at (517) 425-8452 to schedule a radon test or discuss your home-buying situation.