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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Radon
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
You have probably heard a lot of things about radon, ranging from “it’s a death sentence if your house has radon” to “that’s just a bunch fake science mumbo-jumbo.” The truth is that it’s a real health issue, but at neither of those extremes.
Here’s a collection of our blog articles about the questions our customers ask most frequently about radon. Click on any question to link to the article.
General Radon Questions
• What is radon? Should I be concerned about it?
• What are the symptoms of radon poisoning?
• What is the average radon level of indoor and outdoor air in America?
• Will opening the windows reduce the radon level in a house?
• Do older houses have higher radon levels than new houses?
• What is the danger of radon in well water?
• Do granite countertops emit radon?
Radon Testing
• What factors can change radon test levels up or down?
• Will the radon test come back sky-high in a house that has been empty and closed-up for months?
• Can the seller tamper with a homebuyer's radon test to change the results?
• How long does it take to get the results of a radon test?
• For how many years does an old radon test result remain valid?
For Homebuyers
• Can a homebuyer do their own radon test for a real estate transaction with a self-test kit?
• Do I need a radon test for a house with a radon mitigation system?
• How can not testing for radon be an expensive mistake for homebuyers?
• What are a homebuyer's options when the radon test comes back high (4.0 pico-curies/liter or more)?
• Should I buy a house with a high radon level?
• How can I tell if a house has a radon mitigation system?
• Do I need to test for radon when buying a condominium?
• Can I test vacant land for radon before building a house?
• Should I buy a house with a radon mitigation system?
For Homeowners
• Can I sell a house with a high radon level?
• Should homeowners get a pre-listing radon test before selling their home?
• How quickly do I need to reduce a high radon level in my house?
• Does the buyer or seller of a home pay for radon mitigation when the radon test comes back high?
Radon Mitigation Systems
• What does a radon mitigation contractor do to lower the radon level in a home?
• Do radon mitigation systems require maintenance?
• What is the average life expectancy of a radon mitigation system?
• Is radon mitigation possible for a condominium?
• What is the operating cost of a radon mitigation system?
• How do I know if a radon mitigation system is working?
Florida Questions
• Where do I find the Florida laws regarding radon?
• What is the probability of having high radon in a Florida house?
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