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Rose City Laboratories, LLC
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

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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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Propertyexam
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Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott has always been professional and is extremely knowledgeable in all phases of real estate inspection. He also has a wide knowledge of how to remodel any home from the ground up. You won't find a better inspector in the area."
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, radon mitigation systems do not decrease home value or make a home harder to sell. In areas where homes experience similar radon exposure risks, a radon mitigation system is viewed as an improvement. Potential homebuyers often opt to buy a home with a radon mitigation system already installed to reduce the risk of cancer for their families.

Testing every 2-5 years or upon adjusting occupancy or structural changes maintains safe environments.

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

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