Advanced Radon Mitigation provides education, measurement and mitigation services to Lake Gaston and surrounding areas.
Education
There are many misconcpetions about what radon is and its harmful effects. We provide information and resources to anyone who is interested in learning more about how to protect their home, clients, or businesses from the effects of radon exposure. We provide presentations to real estate firms, Realtors, homeowner associations, and other business owners free of charge.
We welcome any questions and can provide you with a copy of the EPA publication, The Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon upon request.
Measurement
Testing is the only way to know if your home has radon. Homeowners should not rely on radon tests taken from other homes in the same area or neighborhood. Results can vary from home to home. The EPA recommends that EVERY home be tested for radon.
A short-term radon test is the most common test and is usually a 2-day test. There are a couple of choices homeowners have for testing. The most common testing method is the charcoal canister. The canisters must be sent to a lab for analysis. Results typically take at least a week to be returned and there is some bias in the results.
Advanced Radon Mitigation uses a more accurate testing method and we are certified to interpret our own results. We can provide test results on the day we pick up our testing equipment. Our certification also includes training on how to perform tests properly to avoid false readings.
Mitigation
A home should be mitigated if it has a level of 4.0pCi/L or higher. A common misconception we encounter is the belief that if a radon level is 5 or 6 pCi/L that the reading is low; and therefore their home should not be mitigated. The EPA set the action level at 4.0 picos because 4.0 IS a HIGH level.
Many homeowners believe that opening the windows and doors periodically will reduce long-term radon levels, but this is not the case. As soon as the windows and doors are closed, radon levels will quickly reaccumulate to as the gas is trapped in the home. In most cases, a system with a vent pipe or pipes and fan(s) is used to reduce radon. The systems do not require major changes to the home and can be installed in most types of homes. The system prevents radon from entering the home. The EPA recommends that a homeowner used a radon mitigation contractor that is certified by either the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) or the NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) and that the system conforms to the EPA’s Radon Mitigation Standards.
Advanced Radon Mitigation guarantees the most competitive rate for radon mitigation in a 100-mile radius. We provide free estimates, on-time completion, quick turnaround, a one-year warranty on labor, a five-year warranty on parts, and free post-mitigation testing on all installations.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RADON. TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON!
IF THE LEVEL IS 4.0pCi/L or HIGHER - MITIGATE!
THE EPA RECOMMENDS THAT EVERY HOME BE TESTED FOR RADON!
