Why would you suggest I have radon test done one when buying a house? A radon test is the best way to find out if there is radon present in a structure. Radon is a gas that is found in homes across the United States and Virginia is no exception. There are places where it is more prevalent than others.
It can be found in homes that have basements, crawl spaces, and concrete slabs.
It has been found in some homes at Lake Anna. When representing buyers I always suggest not only that a home inspection be done but also a radon test. If the results are above the EPA maximum acceptable level of 4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, a request should be made to the seller to have the problem mitigated.
Even if the presence of low levels of radon just above the EPA recommendation is found in a home and is not important to a buyer I always suggest that they request mitigation be done.
The buyer may believe that the risk is insignificant, however, there is always the possibility that at some point the buyer will become the seller. Why face the possibility of having to be the one to pay for the mitigation in the event a new buyer will request that it be done.
There are many sites that can explain the possible effects of radon gas and the methods to eliminate the high levels.
The EPA provides a wealth of information and may answer all of the questions surrounding this issue. To reach the EPA by phone call 1-800-SOSRADON (767-7236) Fax: (785) 532-6952 or E-mail: Radon@ksu.edu www.sosradon.org.
Even if you are not thinking of buying another home you may consider a radon test for where you live now.
January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). If you would like to know more about radon gas this might be the perfect time to do it.
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