A professional radon test is the most efficient way to find out how much radon is in your home or one you may plan to buy. JC Radon offers multiple testing options depending on your needs. With short-term radon tests, a device is placed in the lowest lived or livable level of the home for a minimum of 48 hours. In most cases, you will have your results the same day the test device is retrieved from the home. Long-term radon testing is also available and effective in capturing radon fluctuations due to seasonal changes. Whichever test best fits your situation, JC Radon Services assures reliable results!

For homes, the EPA recommends that initial radon testing devices be placed in the lowest lived-in level of your home. Short-term radon testing under closed-building conditions helps to ensure that residents quickly learn if a home contains very high levels of radon. If you are doing a short-term test, close your windows and outside doors and try to keep them closed as much as possible during the testing time. You should not conduct short-term radon testing during unusually severe storms or periods of unusually high winds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Radon levels in the air are tracked using a unit called picocuries per liter (pCi/L). This measurement reflects the amount of radioactive particles present. Even at 4 pCi/L — the level the EPA uses as a safety threshold — the concentration is incredibly small. But because radon is harmful over time, anything above that level should be taken seriously. If your home’s radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L, mitigation is recommended to lower the risk.

Not sure where your home stands? Schedule a radon test from JC Radon today.

For best results, we recommend keeping the area of your home under closed conditions. This usually means keeping windows shut and minimizing outside air flow to ensure accurate readings. Once the test is complete, we’ll collect the monitor and walk you through the results, including when levels were at their highest.

If the readings show elevated levels, we can walk you through the best radon mitigation options for your home.

Short Answer: Yes.

Testing for radon is the only way to know if your home has elevated levels. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but long-term exposure is a serious health risk. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and levels can vary widely from one house to the next, which means your neighbor’s results may not match your own.

The bottom line? If you’ve never tested, it’s worth doing. And, if it’s been a few years, it may be time to test again.