Ensure Radon Safety in Your Illinois Home
North-West Radon Testing is a professional Radon Testing Company based in Mt Prospect, IL offering quality radon testing services across Illinois.
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Why choose North-West Radon Testing?
- We provide radon tests utilizing specialized, high-end, NRPP approved equipment known as Continuous Radon Monitors (CRMs) to give you the most accurate hourly measurement of radon concentration levels.
- Perfect for Real Estate Transactions - Time sensitive test only takes 48 hours and your results are reported the same day.
- Our company professionals are NRPP certified - adding another level of assurance you are getting the highest quality radon testing in Illinois.
- Recognized and demanded by both federal agencies and state radon programs, NRPP credentials indicate to building owners and service providers the mastery of the specific skills required to successfully complete radon testing and remedial projects. Radon testing Illinois.
- Achieving and maintaining NRPP certification requires biennial documentation of competence, expertise and performance to demonstrate skill, knowledge and quality control.
Our Prices
Radon Test Appointment - 1 monitor
$209.00
30 minutes
For homes with one foundation only (either basement, crawlspace, or slab). Lowest level Under 2000 sq ft
Radon Test appointment - 2 monitors
$249.00
30 minutes
For homes with two different foundations, such as split level homes; and/or
For homes with lower level over 2000 sq ft
Check out the video explaining Radon & showing how we conduct testing.
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Radon Resistant Construction?
Day Care Centers? - Yes
Multi-unit Apartments? - Yes
Radon Testing Illinois? - Yes!
People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes, with highest concentrations in basements and/or first floors. Any home may have a radon problem. Radon testing Illinois is necessary.
This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. Radon testing is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, and the Illinois Department of Health.
Clients recommend our services
Our simple 4 steps process
Step #1
Schedule Your Radon Test
Step #2
Confirmation and Information
Step #3
On-site Radon Testing
Step #4
Swift Reporting and Guidance
Frequently asked questions
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless and tasteless gas that is produced from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It can seep into homes and buildings through cracks and other openings in the foundation, creating a potentially hazardous indoor air quality issue.
Radon is a known carcinogen and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Testing your home or building is the only way to determine if elevated levels of radon are present and if remediation is necessary.
The EPA recommends that homes and buildings with radon levels at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) should be remediated to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Radon testing is conducted using specialized radon testing devices that measure the levels of radon in the air. These devices can be placed in the home or building for a certain period of time to obtain an accurate reading.
A radon test typically takes between 48 and 96 hours to obtain a reliable reading.
Yes, you can purchase a do-it-yourself radon testing kit from a hardware store or online retailer. However, it is recommended that you have a professional radon testing company perform the test to ensure accurate results and proper testing protocol.
If your test results are elevated, it is recommended that you take steps to remediate the radon problem. This can involve sealing cracks in the foundation, installing a radon mitigation system, or taking other remediation measures.
The EPA recommends testing your home or building for radon every two years. Additionally, it is a good idea to test after major renovations or after moving into a new home.
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