Radon Testing
"The only way to know is to Test"
"Elevated
radon levels have even been found on upper floors of High Rises in Collier & LeeCounties"
We
perform radon testing in Southwest Florida for residential real estate.
We
also perform radon testing state-wide for schools, assisted living,& multi living complexes
We are FL DOH certified Radon Measurement Business RB1938 and
have 5 certified measurement technicians and have over
30 monitors to meet your testing needs
Office: (239) 498-4619
toll
free: (800) 881-3837
Our RADON
TEST PRICING ( Collier &
Lee Counties) 1 monitor (short-term)....$140 One monitor typically covers about 3,000 square feet of living space, the footprint of the home can
influence the number of monitors. 2 or more
monitors ... $130ea. |
State
Wide Service: Please contact our office for pricing for schools, assisted living complexes, multi-living units. Buildings
with over 20 units - aprox. 2000 sq.ft.each approx. $38 per unit. Please Call for quote. toll free: 1 (800) 881- 3837
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Here is a photo of a continuous radon monitor
(Femto-Tech CRM).
Hanging charcoal device is the quality control test (2nd test)
display for photo only
We bring our own table and place the monitor in the best location.
We do not put our equipment on the homeowner's furniture.
We perform 2 tests at once, we use
a passive charcoal test as a quality control test with every monitor. The charcoal test is the same type we use in schools and assisted living facilities, where
we have hundreds of rooms to test.
We always leave a copy of the EPA's Homebuyers & Sellers Guide to Radon
with every radon test as required.
We use the Femto-Tech monitor, it costs about $4,500.
This unit records climate measurements.
This is very important, it alerts you if someone accidently left a door
or window open during the test.
The Honeywell / Sun Nuclear
monitor costs about $600.
The round unit .. shown in photos below.
It normally does not record temperature, humdity or barometric pressure
measurements.
Climate measurements tell us about the
conditions while the test is being performed and discourages tampering with closed home conditions.
We stopped using Radlink Monitors in February of 2001 and switched
to Femto-tech monitors.
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Florida Adminstrative Code: 64E-5.1203 General Provisions
(1)
"Beginning January 1, 1989, no person may test for or mitigate the presence of radon in Florida for a fee
or other renumeration unless such person has been certified."
Collier and Lee County requires radon testers to have an
occupational license for the county the test is in. A home inspector license is not a radon testing license.
The County occupational license office says:
"You cannot get an occupational license for radon testing unless you are certified by the FL DOH to test."
The person placing and / or picking up a radon test must be FL DOH certified and have an
occupational license for radon testing (occupational license for home inspections does not qualify).
EPA Recommends:
"Test when you are buying a home."
Realtors tell us:
"It's usually the seller's responsibility to have the home mitigated (radon levels lowered) if it should
have elevated radon levels."
Our measurement specialist said:
"E.P.A. Protocols do not allow radon tests to be performed on the floor,
near a window or door, in the kitchen or bathroom , under the bed or inside
a wine cabinet with doors".
Examples of where testing should not be performed. (Below Photos)
(Monitors in photos below are Sun Nuclear radon monitors)
Radon & Mold Professionals do not use
this type of monitor.
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| "Cannot test with monitor on the floor" ........ (We don't use this monitor .. |
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| "Do not test normally in the Kitchen" |
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| "Do not test in the bathroom" |
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| "Do not test near a window" |
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EPA
"Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon"
Office of Air
and Radiation (OAR),
Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA)
MC-6609J
EPA 402-K-05-005, May 2005
General Information
for All Devices
A state or local radon official can explain the differences between devices and recommend the ones
which are most appropriate for your needs and expected testing conditions.
Make sure to use a radon measurement device from a qualified laboratory. Certain precautions
should be followed to avoid interference during the test period. See the Radon Testing Checklist for more information
on how to get a reliable test result.
Radon Test Device Placement
"EPA recommends that testing device(s)
be placed in the lowest level of the home suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the lowest level (such as a
basement), which a buyer could use for living space without renovations. The test should
be conducted in a room to be used regularly (like a family room, living room, playroom, den or bedroom); do not test in a
kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or hallway. Usually, the buyer decides where to locate
the radon test, based on their expected use of the home. A buyer and seller should explicitly discuss and agree on the
test location to avoid any misunderstanding. Their decision should be clearly communicated to the person performing
the test."
East Coast of Florida:
Associated Radon Services
Bill Levy
(561) 219-4334
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In central Florida
Radon Evaluations, Inc.
Sarasota, Hillsboro, Pasco, Marion, Polk, Alachua,
Brevard, Seminole, Orange, & St
Pete Counties
1 (888) 621-8622
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Average price of a radon test
in Florida
is
about $180 to $225
Consumers should request test be performed with a CRM (Continuous
Radon Monitor) with hour by hour readings.
Non Real Estate consumers and FL DOH certified inspectors who only perform a few test a
year:
Best
Passive tests are from Air Chek, Inc.,
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EPA's Home buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon:
"THE EPA recommends that the (post mitigation)
test be conducted by an independent, qualified radon tester."
| Radon Mitigation Services (RMS) |
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Florida Dept. of Health
Certified Radon Mitgation Business
Phone: (386) 804-2678
Toll free: (800) 344-3746
Website: www.radonfix.com
Gene Yacobacci,
FL DOH certified Radon Mitigation Specialist. |
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Associated Radon Services
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http://radonserv.com (great website)
Contact us!
Associated Radon Services
info@radonserv.com
Bill Levy
(772) 219-4334 --- FAX (772) 287-1341
Associated Radon Services has provided
independent unbiased evaluation and analysis of radon problems in Florida since 1990. We specialize in radon testing and radon
entry analysis in homes, condos, apartments, schools and complex commercial buildings. Our experienced certified Radon Measurement
Specialists and Radon Mitigation Specialist stand ready to undertake any radon risk control assignment. |
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For Radon Information, Florida Department of Health certified (Click Here)
For more information about radon & mold visit: www.certifiedradonmold.com
H. William Levy / Most knowledgeable person
for radon we know. (Testing or Mitigation, Bill is the "man")
Publications and more ..... Home Buyers & Sellers guide to Radon
Great site for info and links
American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists
www.aarst.org "The" organization for radon professionals
Lots of info and links
News article about radon in Florida:
Radon Mitigation
Services / news
Radon News:
Radon / Cancer
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lindsay Hodges
January 7, 2005
(850) 245-4111
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RECOGNIZES RADON AWARENESS MONTH
-- Agencies
Unite to Urge Home Testing --
TALLAHASSEE–The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognizing January as Radon Awareness Month. The observance aims
to educate Floridians about the dangers of exposure to elevated indoor radon.
“Exposure to high levels of radon has been shown to cause several health complications, including lung
cancer,” DOH Secretary John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H. said. “I encourage all Florida residents to
protect themselves and their families through proactive testing of radon, and by addressing any hazards found.”
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, radioactive
gas emitted from soils. While outdoor levels produce little risk, higher concentrations found indoors can create a potential
health hazard.
According to the National Academy
of Sciences, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, causing approximately 21,000 deaths nationwide each year.
In Florida, 750 residents died from long-term radon exposure last year.
To prevent dangerous radon exposure, the DOH and EPA suggest:
- All homeowners test for radon. Test kits ......
through DOH-certified radon businesses.
- DOH-certified radon contractors can also be hired to test homes.
- Address any radon-related problems immediately—this can be done for a
relatively low cost.
- New
homes should include radon-resistant features which can be installed by the builder—these features are especially important
in areas reporting elevated radon levels.
For more information
on radon, its health effects and testing procedures call the DOH Radon Hotline at 1-800-543-8279, or visit www.doh.state.fl.us.
State Certified Radon Businesses
Your radon test report should include the following information:
1) the name and Florida certification number
of the radon business,
2) the name and Florida certification number of the individual that performed the test,
3)
the date and time of the start and end of the test, and
4) the type of device used.
It is a violation of Chapter
404, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-5, Florida Administrative Code to provide radon services without being currently radon
certified by the Florida Department of Health. Specialists and technicians must provide radon services only through affiliation
with a Florida certified radon business. Businesses and individuals will be fined for non-compliance.
Use the list of
Florida Certified Radon Measurement Businesses to hire a radon-testing provider. The listing of Florida certified radon measurement individuals is provided to assist you
in verifying current Florida certification status of the individuals affiliated with Florida certified radon measurement businesses.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the business or individual performing radon services, promptly contact the
Florida Department of Health by telephone (800)-543-8279 or FAX: (850) 414-9069
Florida Department of Health allows
only FL DOH measurement specialists and FL DOH certified mitigation specialists to "express" "evaluations and
observations" of radon tests or radon mitigations to "Florida citizens and customers, or potential customers."
We have been the leader in performing
residential Real Estate radon tests for years. We think, in part, because we strive to follow the FL DOH's many
rules concerning radon.
The radon evaluations, observations and opinions posted on this website are not those of the Radon
& Mold Professionals.
Radon testing for Real Estate transactions are required to be performed by a Florida Department of
Health certifed radon business.
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