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Rose City Laboratories, LLC
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Science First. We are experts in our field and we will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nordic Service Group, LLC
5.0(
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nordic Service Group responded quickly to my inspection request and agreed to meet my schedule for the inspection. The inspector showed up on time, actually early, and exceeded my expectation with the inspection report. This is a professional who really knows homes. Why take a chance with anyone else? Steve"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is naturally present everywhere, it is impossible to avoid entirely. The average radon level in homes across the United States is 1.3 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking action to reduce radon levels if your home's test results are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

The fan that pulls the radon out of the air needs to run continuously, so you may see an increase in your electric bill once you install the mitigation system. Additionally, you may see an increase in your heating or cooling bills, as the fan can cause some loss of hot or cool air.

Radon is the number one non-smoking cause of lung cancer in the United States, but it can cause some other concerning side effects in the meantime. If you have a raspy voice, chest pains, trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, or any of the above, don’t hesitate to perform radon testing and install a mitigation system as soon as possible.

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.

A homeowner can install a radon mitigation system on their own. But it’s a challenging DIY that requires a lot of knowledge about radon mitigation as well as familiarity with local regulations. You do not want to risk an improper installation that leaves the system unable to detect radon or gives it a shortened life span. Relying on a professional is the surest way to guarantee a successful installation.

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