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Radon testing is the only way to determine if your home has higher-than-average levels of radon, which can pose a health risk to your family.

There are two primary types of radon testing. You can choose to use a short-term test kit, which is usually placed and left for a period of up to 90 days, or a long-term kit, which is designed to measure seasonal fluctuations in radon levels. Long-term kits are left in place for 90+ days.

Most radon test kits consist of a charcoal canister or a similar material, which can pick up and trap small amounts of radon. Using lab tests, the amount of radon in a test kit can be determined, and the overall radon levels in your home can be measured.

While at-home test kits are available and are effective, hiring a professional such as a home inspector will often provide you with better results, as home inspectors can use higher-quality test kits, and place them in areas of your home where elevated radon levels are the most likely to be found.

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Getting a home inspection isn’t just for finding a house’s defects; it’s also there to help buyers avoid repairs or maintenance that could cost more down the road. Buying a new house may be one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Hiring an expert can help ensure that everything goes smoothly for both you and the seller.

What’s in my Report?

A typical home inspection report usually contains an overall assessment of the property’s condition, followed by a list of items that need attention (i.e., repairs). In most cases, if an inspector finds something wrong, it’s usually nothing major. If it is (i.e. hazardous issues like radon or asbestos), your inspector will be sure to bring it to your attention so you can address it immediately.

More often than not, an inspection report is used to asses a home’s value. For example, if you’re charging $100,000 for a home, and needed repairs that added up to $1,000, you could sell it for $90,000 at a fair price. Alternatively, if you’re purchasing a home, a home inspection report can act as a negotiation tool to try to haggle down the price.

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