Radon Testing in North Jersey

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Why Radon Testing Is Important

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that any home can have a radon issue, regardless of age, construction style, or location. Both new and older homes can be affected.

Radon becomes a concern when it accumulates inside a home at elevated levels over time. Long-term exposure to high radon levels has been identified as a serious health risk.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

Because radon cannot be seen or smelled, testing is the only way to determine if a home has elevated radon levels.



Professional radon testing provides homeowners and buyers with the information needed to determine whether mitigation may be necessary.

How Radon Enters a Home

Radon gas typically moves upward through the soil and can enter homes through small openings in the foundation or basement areas.

Common entry points include:

• Cracks in basement floors or foundations
  
• Gaps around pipes and utility lines
  
• Floor drains and sump pits
  
• Crawl spaces
  
• Construction joints in the foundation
  
  

Once radon enters the home, it can become trapped inside and accumulate to higher levels, particularly in lower areas such as basements.

Testing helps determine whether radon levels are within safe limits.

Our Professional Radon Testing Process

At R Squared Home Inspections, we use certified radon testing equipment that measures radon levels within the home over a specified testing period.

During the test, a radon monitoring device is placed in the lowest livable level of the home where radon exposure is most likely to occur.

To ensure accurate results, certain conditions must be maintained during the test.

Radon Testing Checklist

While the radon test is in progress, it is important that the following guidelines are followed:

• Do not disturb or tamper with the radon testing device
  
• Keep doors and windows closed throughout the testing period
  
• Exterior doors should remain closed except when entering or exiting
  
• Do not operate fireplaces, wood stoves, whole-house fans, or exhaust fans
  
  

Following these guidelines helps ensure that the test results accurately reflect radon levels within the home.

10 Important Things to Know About Radon

Understanding radon can help homeowners take proactive steps to protect their families.

• Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that occurs naturally in the environment.
  
• It forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock.
  
• Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking.
  
• Radon levels in a home can be easily determined through professional testing.
  
• Radon gas can enter homes through small cracks and openings in basement floors and foundations.
  
• Smokers exposed to elevated radon levels over time have a significantly higher risk of lung cancer.
  
• New homes can be built with radon-resistant construction features, but testing is still recommended.
  
• Radon mitigation systems can often reduce radon levels quickly and affordably.
  
• Addressing a radon issue can improve indoor air quality and may also become a valuable selling point when listing a home.
  
• If you want to ensure your home is safe, schedule a radon test with R Squared Home Inspections today.