Radon Testing in Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and it's completely undetectable without professional testing. A+ Home Inspections provides certified radon testing so you know exactly what's in the air you breathe.
Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It rises up through the ground and enters homes through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, and other small openings, where it can build up to dangerous concentrations over time.
Because radon is colorless and odorless, there is no way to know it's present without testing for it. It can affect any home, regardless of age, construction type, or whether the property has a basement, crawl space, or slab foundation. Homes in Trumbull, Mahoning, and the surrounding counties are not exempt, and radon levels can vary significantly from one property to the next, even on the same street.
The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon, and retesting periodically even if a previous test came back clear.
At-home test kits sold at hardware stores can produce unreliable results if they're not placed, timed, or sealed correctly, which can give homeowners a false sense of security. Professional testing removes that guesswork. A+ Home Inspections uses continuous radon monitors and follows EPA protocols for placement and test duration, so the reading you get back is one you can actually rely on.
Buying a Home
A radon test during the home inspection process gives you leverage to negotiate mitigation costs before closing, and peace of mind about the air quality in a home you don't know the history of.
Selling a Home
Testing ahead of listing lets you address elevated radon levels on your own timeline, rather than facing a surprise result and a stalled closing during a buyer's inspection period.
Current Homeowners
Radon levels can change after renovations, foundation work, or changes to home ventilation. Retesting every two years, or after any structural changes, is good practice even if you've tested before.
New Construction
New homes are not automatically radon-safe. Soil conditions and foundation design both affect radon entry, so testing after move-in is still worthwhile even in newly built homes.
A+ Home Inspections uses professional-grade continuous radon monitors to measure radon concentrations accurately, whether the test is scheduled alongside a full home inspection or on its own.
Monitor Placement
The device is placed in the lowest livable level of the home, following EPA closed-house guidelines to avoid drafts or disturbances that could skew the reading.
Testing Period
The monitor runs continuously, typically for a minimum of 48 hours, recording radon levels at regular intervals throughout the test.
Documented Report
Results are compiled into a clear, easy-to-read report showing average radon concentration, so you know exactly where the home stands against the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action level.
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