What our Report Covers

Our 28-page reports are thorough, easy to understand, and well-organized. In it, we will cover:

Kitchens
Laundry Rooms
Bathrooms
Plumbing
Heating
Electrical
Cooling

Grounds
Roofing
Exterior
Foundation
Interior
Garage
Attic

The scope of the inspection is detailed in the Rules and Regulations / Standards of Practice of 266CMR 1.00-11.00.

Optional Services include:

Radon Air Testing *
Radon in Water Testing
Lead Paint Testing
Septic Inspections
Water Quality (see chart)
Mold Testing
Home Energy Survey

* the EPA does not consider a single passive test acceptable for real estate transactions.

Doing a Short-Term Test

If you are testing in a real estate transaction, and you need results quickly, any of the following three options for short-term tests are acceptable in determining whether the home should be fixed. Any real estate test for Radon should include steps to prevent or detect device interference with the test device.

When Choosing a Short-Term Testing Option

There are trade-offs among the short-term testing options. Two tests taken at the same time (simultaneous) would improve the precision of this radon test. One test followed by another test (sequential) would most likely give a better representation of the seasonal average. Both active and passive devices may have features which help to prevent test interference. Your state radon office can help you decide which option is best.

Short-Term Testing Options	What to do Next
Passive: Take two short-term tests at the same time in the same location for at least 48 hours.	Fix the home if the average of two tests is 4 pCi/L or more.
or
Take an initial short-term test for at least 48 hours. Immediately upon completing the first test, do a second test using an identical device in the same location as the first test.	Fix the home if the average of the two tests is 4 pCi/L or more.
Active: Test the home with a continuous monitor for at least 48 hours.	Fix the home if the average radon level is 4 pCi/L or more.
Source: EPA

What our Report Covers

Doing a Short-Term Test

When Choosing a Short-Term Testing Option

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