Although radon is present in regions across the country, it is prevalent in the northeast due to the high amount of bedrock in the ground. Thus, those purchasing a home in the area should be sure to get a radon test. Fortunately these are inexpensive and easy to do. Just ask your home inspector to order a radon test for you. The test can either be performed using a radon canister that’s exposed to the air in the home for a series of days, or via a newer radon testing machine, which produces results faster.
The EPA recommends that you take action to reduce the home’s indoor radon levels if your radon test result is 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
Often times the home seller provides a credit to cover the cost of radon remediation system, but they’re not required by law to do so. It’s prudent to contact a qualified radon remediation contactor to determine the best remediation approach, receive a written quote, and speak with your buyer’s agent about the seller’s role in remediation.
If you’re buying or selling a home, be sure to read the EPA’s Home Buyer and Seller’s Guide to Radon, which covers:
* Why to test for radon
* What to do when you sell your home
* What to do when you buy your home
* Buying or building a new home
* Getting reliable radon test results
* What to do if radon levels are high
* Radon myths and facts
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