About Radon…
Radon is a colorless and order less gas that is a bi-product of the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.
It is estimated that one out of every three homes in the Chicago area have elevated levels of radon. Radon is randomly distributed and levels can vary greatly from one home to the next. ANY home can have Radon, including townhouses and ground level condominiums.
Does this house have Radon?
The simplest way to know that a house has radon is to have it tested. For a real estate transaction, a radon test can be performed in a 48 hour period using continuous working level metering equipment. The results of the test are generally available a day or two after the test is completed.
A radon test can be ordered when you schedule your home inspection. When the test has been completed the inspector will contact you with the results and then forward the test report to you.
If there is an existing radon mitigation system..If the home already has a radon mitigation system installed you should still have a test completed to insure that the system is working properly. Existing systems should be checked every two years according to the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
What is the price of a Radon test?
The number of foundation levels in a home determines the price of the radon test. As an example, a bi-level home with both a crawl space and a slab-on-grade room will require two monitors for a total price of $200.00 (the first monitor is $175.00 and the second one is an additional $25.00). If a third monitor is needed there would be an additional charge of $25.00.
All tests are conducted in accordance with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety protocol. In most cases the monitors can be placed concurrent with the home inspection to minimize inconvenience to the sellers and realtors.
If you are concerned about Radon causing lung cancer, have your purchase tested and discuss the results with your inspector
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