Are homes in North Carolina affected by Radon?
According to the EPA, a large portion of central and eastern North Carolina has a potential of Radon. Radon levels can vary widely from one home to the next even on the same street. The only way to know if Radon may be an issue in a home is to have a test accomplished. Note: Ive personally tested homes in areas where the EPA has predicted low levels of Radon. Some of those homes tested had high levels of Radon which posed a health risk according to the EPA. Again, the only way to know if Radon is not an issue in your home or the home you are purchasing is to have a test accomplished! Can high levels of Radon be remedied? Yes. The EPA recommends that levels of Radon that is 4 pCi/L (pico curries per liter of air) or higher be mitigated. Repairs can range from $1,000 to $2,500 when performed by a certified contractor and the repair does not require major changes to the home. Testing for Radon We use sophisticated electronic radon monitoring devices that require yearly laboratory calibrat
