When you buy a home, you’ll want to have it inspected and checked for possible problems and issues. That should include conducting a radon inspection of the property. We list here a few recommendations and suggestions to guide you through the process:
Test for it
The test is the only reliable way to find out if you have unsafe radon levels in your home. Since radon is tasteless, invisible and odorless, it makes it really difficult to detect its presence. A test can give you the answer you need. The last thing you want is to invest time and money in a property with high levels of radon gas. You can hire a qualified technician to perform the test. Worried it might take too long? Short-term test kits are accurate enough and could give you a read on the property’s radon levels.
Be thorough
Don’t just test your basement for radon gas. Be sure to conduct radon inspection and testing on all floors below the third floor, the Environmental Agency Protection Agency or EPA recommends. This will ensure accurate results.
Fix it
Thinking of abandoning that property and finding another one? Don’t be too hasty, though. Radon problems can be fixed by installing a radon mitigation system. You’ll need the assistance of a qualified technician to pull this off. The point is that no matter how high the radon levels are, there are steps you can take to effectively put this problem to rest.
Negotiate
If you must spring for the costs of installing a radon mitigation system, though, use this to negotiate a lower purchase price. That or have the seller cover the costs. Either way, having the property tested early on during the buying process can help you explore available option; thus allowing for a smoother and stress-free sale.
