Who can test a building for radon?
Anyone can use a “do-it-yourself” test kit to check their building. The one-use kits are simple to use and are relatively inexpensive. The National Safety Council’s Radon Hotline (800-767-7236) makes test kits available at a low cost to encourage testing. See the main radon page for more information. After being exposed to the building air for a product-specified time period, the kits must be returned to an analytic laboratory. Radon test kits sometimes are available in hardware stores and other retail outlets. They are also available through the Internet. If you are not doing your own testing, a qualified/state-certified professional should be hired. Many people find it preferable to hire a professional when testing is being conducted as part of a real estate transaction. Some states require providers of radon measurement services to participate in registration, certification, or licensing programs. In states lacking their own certification or licensing programs, you should hire a pro
