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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
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ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

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ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018




TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

To determine whether you have radon in your home, you must run a test. Radon gas has no odor or color, so you won’t notice a concentration of radon. You could purchase a DIY test at a local hardware store, but it may not deliver completely trustworthy results. The best way to test and receive accurate results is to hire a local radon detection specialist.

Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

Your radon fan needs to operate 24/7 to be effective. The only time the fan isn't operating is during its replacement. Radon levels in the home can increase within hours if the fan stops working or something obstructs the stack vent. Fortunately, radon systems require no downtime maintenance between fan changes.

If high radon levels are detected, steps include sealing entry points, installing a mitigation system, and retesting the air regularly to ensure reduced levels.

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

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