Lung Radon Inspection Guide
This article outlines the Lung Radon Inspection Process, so that you know what to expect from start to finish.
We are committed to ensuring your home is safe from radon. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the radon inspection process from start to finish.
1. Scheduling Your Inspection
Book Your Appointment: Schedule your radon inspection through our website or by calling our office.
Confirmation: Once scheduled, you will receive a confirmation text with your appointment details.
2. Preparing for Your Inspection
Closed Home Conditions: To get accurate results, maintain closed home conditions 12 hours before and during the test. This means keeping all windows and doors closed, except for normal entry and exit.
What to Expect: You will receive a link detailing the inspection process and what you need to do to prepare.
3. The Day Before the Inspection
Reminder: We will send you a text reminder 24 hours before your appointment to ensure you are prepared and remind you to maintain closed home conditions.
4. The Day of the Inspection
Morning Reminder: On the day of the inspection, you will receive a reminder text in the morning.
Technician Arrival: Our technician will arrive at the scheduled time. They will introduce themselves and explain the process, if you are home.
Setting the Test: The technician will set up the radon monitor in the lowest living area of your home.
5. During the Test
Closed Home Conditions: Continue to maintain closed home conditions to ensure accurate results. The test typically lasts 48 hours.
6. Test Retrieval
Reminder: We will send a reminder the day before we come to retrieve the monitor.
Pick-Up Day: On the morning of the pick-up, you will receive another reminder. Our technician will arrive at the scheduled time to collect the monitor.
7. After the Test
Payment: Once the test is picked up, you will receive a text with a link to complete the payment. We require payment before sending you the results.
Results: After payment is confirmed, we will analyze the data and send you the results along with any recommended actions if high radon levels are detected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are closed home conditions? Closed home conditions mean keeping all windows and doors closed, except for normal entry and exit, 12 hours before and during the radon test to ensure accurate results.
How long does the radon test take? The radon test typically takes 48 hours to complete. During this time, maintain closed home conditions to get the most accurate results.
What should I do if my home has high radon levels? If your test results show high radon levels, we will provide you with recommended actions to mitigate the radon in your home. This might include installing a radon mitigation system.
