STEPS for reducing a radon problem in your home recommended by the EPA.

STEP #1: Take a short-term test. If your result is 4 pCi/L or higher, take a follow-up test (step 2) to be sure.

STEP #2: Follow up with either a long-term test or a second short-term test. A long-term test will give you a better understanding of your year-round average radon level. If you need results quickly, take another short-term test.

STEP #3: If you followed up with a long-term test – fix your home if results above 4pCi/L or more. If you followed up with another short-term test – the higher short-term results, the more certain you can be that you shoud fix your home. Consider fixing your home if the average of your first and second test is 4 pCi/L or higher.

For more information on the steps to take when testing your home for radon, download A Citizens Guide to Radon from the EPA.

Testing - Healthy Homes conducts all in home testing in accordance to the guidelines of NEHA. Healthy Homes maintains an inventory of Continuous Radon Monitors (CRM) and only utilizes certified radon technicians for all in home radon testing. (Click on the Healthy Homes Radon Service below to schedule a test or request contact)

Healthy Homes- Real Estate Radon Testing; $150.00
A 48 Hour Radon Test utilizing a Continuous Radon Monitor for Real Estate Transactions, placed in the residence by a Healthy Homes certified technician & test result analysis with test results available for the home-owner at the completion of the testing period and a hard copy report for records. (Minnesota & border communities)

Healthy Homes- Professional In-Home Radon Testing $150.00
A 72 Hour Radon Test utilizing a Continuous Radon Monitor placed in your home by a Healthy Homes certified technician with test results available at the completion of the testing period and a hard copy report for the home-owners records!
(Minnesota & border communities)
Healthy Homes, Quick 24 Response
HH Quick 24 Response= Radon Testing Activated within 24 Hours upon request!

Healthy Homes Quality Assurance
Healthy Homes conducts an independent laboratory test, during Continuous Radon Monitor Testing to verify accuracy and validate customer test results!

Healthy Homes – Do It Yourself Radon Test!
Do it Yourself, Radon Test Kit :
Test Kit includes: test, instructions, laboratory fees, postage and test results reporting sent to the home-owner via U.S. Mail and E-mail.

Just $12.95 Delivered to your home via U.S. Mail! (except NY )

Two Basic Types of radon tests available to public:

Short Term Tests offer a quick and inexpensive way to “screen” for radon in your home.
Short term tests do not measure the annual average of radon levels. They are typically left in place for 2 to 7 days. Test less than 48 hours are not valid.

Special measures must be taken during a short term test. These conditions,” called “closed-house conditions”, include:
1) All Doors & Windows must be closed:
2) Air exchange systems must be turned off (except furnace)
3) If the test is less than 4 days in length, the house must be under closed-house conditions for 12 hours immediately prior to testing
Decisions on whether or not to mitigate a home should NOT be based on the results of one short-term test

Long Term Tests should be left in place for a minimum of 90 days. Compared to short-term tests, long term tests provide results that more accurately reflect the average amount of radon in your home during the year. The best way to estimate a year-round average is to test for a full year. If a year long test can not be done, the test period should include both heating and cooling seasons.

Where should you test?
Test the lowest level of the home that is regularly used. For example, if you spend more than 8 to 10 hours a week in the basement, MDH recommends testing the basement.
Radon test kits should be placed as follows:
1) Select a location where the test kit:
a) Will not be disturbed for the entire length of the test
b) Is at least 4 inches from other object

2) Place the test kit:
a) At least 20 inches off the floor
b) At least 12 inches from exterior walls
c) At least 3 feet from windows

3 DO NOT PLACE RADON TEST KITS:
A) Areas with high humidity, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms
b) Direct sunlight
3) Areas of excessive heat
4) Draft caused by ventilation systems, fans, windows or doors
5) Crawl space, furnace room or other small enclosed area

Mitigation (fixing the radon problem in your home) – Healthy Homes Free In-Homes Consultation & Estimate Healthy Homes will come to your residence, answer any questions, inspected your home & explain the options available for mitigation system installations and costs. Healthy Homes will prepare a written quote for the customer to review and consider.

Healthy Homes Average System Cost / Guaranteed Results
Mitigation System Installation $1200-$1500
HH Guarantee Results 3PcLi or below

Healthy Homes Quality Assurance
Payment due upon verified test results from an Independent Laboratory!

Healthy Homes Quick Response 48
Mitigation system installation scheduled within 48 hours of customer request!

HH Five Year Warranty!
Full Five Year warranty of the operation & installation of your radon mitigation system

HH Experience & Customer Referrals
Healthy Homes features the services of 3 NEHA Certified Radon Technicians, experience from over 400 Mitigation System Installations, combined ability to complete all projects in 1 day. A list of Healthy Home Customers willing to be contacted for references, is greatly appreciated and available upon request.

Healthy Homes operates under a Minnesota Contractor License; Radon Technicians are NEHA Certified for Radon Mitigation Installations, Insured and members of AARST (American, Association, of Radon Scientists and Technicians) and The Better Business Bureau (BBB).

View a Short Video on Radon Reduction
video courtesy of www.dep.state.pa.us