Radon Testing in Northern Nevada: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It's colorless, odorless, and invisible — the only way to know how much is in a home is to test for it. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General have identified radon exposure as the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking.

Radon in Northern Nevada

Radon levels vary by soil type, geology, and even by neighborhood, so a low reading at a house down the street doesn't tell you much about the house you're buying. Testing is the only way to know what's actually in a specific home.

How Testing Works

A radon test typically runs a minimum of 48 hours using a continuous radon monitor placed in the lowest livable level of the home, under closed-house conditions (windows and exterior doors kept shut aside from normal entry and exit). Results are compared against the EPA's action level of 4.0 pCi/L.

Measurement, Not Mitigation

Home Inspection Associates, LLC is certified through NRPP (the National Radon Proficiency Program) as a Radon Measurement Professional — that's measurement only, not mitigation. If a test comes back elevated, we'll walk you through what the number means and refer you to a qualified mitigation contractor rather than trying to sell you a fix.

When to Test

• Buying or selling a home that has never been tested

• It's been several years since the last test

• Verifying a mitigation system is still working correctly

• Any time you want a clear answer instead of a guess

Home Inspection Associates, LLC is an NRPP-certified Radon Measurement Professional serving Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Carson City, and the surrounding Northern Nevada communities. Learn more about radon testing or schedule your test to find out where your home stands.