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Radon Testing Services

Affordable Mitigation Solutions

Simple and effective Radon mitigation options available for your home. This company utilizes state-of-the-art continuous Radon monitors to conduct 48 - 72-hour short-term tests ideal for real estate transactions. During this testing period, I collect hour-by-hour Radon level readings, ensuring you have the most accurate information possible. For those seeking a more extended analysis, I also offer long-term Radon testing options that can last for a year or even longer. My testing services are not only comprehensive but also affordable and non-intrusive, allowing you to gain peace of mind regarding Radon levels in your property without disruption. Trust us for reliable Radon testing that meets your needs and helps you gain control over Radon safety.

Expert Testing Here!

Give me a call! I have a variety of methods for continuous and one time testing. It's better if you call right away because once I have deployed all of my machines, your test will be delayed for a few days.

Health Risk Awareness

Here are the dangers of radon exposure and its their link to lung cancer. Radon exposure poses significant health risks, primarily through its radioactive decay products, which can accumulate in homes and buildings. When inhaled, these radioactive particles damage lung tissue and increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer. The risk is particularly heightened for smokers, as their combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon considerably raises the chances of respiratory ailments.

Radon as a Noble Gas is a product of Uranium and Radium decay. It is #222 on the Periodic Chart of the Elements. It is inert, odorless, tasteless, and very difficult to detect without proper protocols. Radon itself is radioactive, and just like Uranium, Radium, Polonium, or Bismuth it decays. It has a half-life. When it decays, it emits radioactive alpha (the nasty ones), beta (not so nasty), and gamma radiation (we read it with a Geiger counter). Long-term exposure, even at low levels, can lead to serious health consequences. It is crucial to monitor Radon levels in residential and occupational environments and to implement mitigation strategies to minimize exposure and safeguard health. Awareness and proactive measures can significantly reduce the potential dangers associated with this hazardous gas.

Know Your Radon level and protect your family from harmful exposure to Radon decay products before you close, and before you move in. We offer expert testing services and devices that are far more accurate than you get at the Lowe Depot. With better measurement, you get better bargaining position and better knowledge of health risks where you live. If you are buying or selling a home or you’ve never had your home tested for radon, getting a professional Radon Test can protect you and your family from serious health issues. Radon Dog is your expert at sniffing out Radon levels in your home, apartment, or condo.

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas. Because of its nature, it’s in about 15% of homes in the U.S. It rises through the soil from uranium in the geology. It is nearly impossible to detect without the proper equipment, placed with the proper protocols, in exactly correct locations. In Illinois, Radon measurement is to be done by Radon Management Professionals only, yet, due to a shortage of Radon Measurement Professionals in Illinois homebuyers are sometimes forced to wait. Most of the time, they choose to pass on the Radon inspection, will choose to find self test kits at the Lowe Depot(r). Sometimes, a Realtor chooses to call a guy who goes to the Lowe Depot(r) and places tests as though they were certified, licensed, and insured. They are very very likely to get measurements that are contaminated. Radon Measurement Professionals use testing materials that are very accurate and are acquired by Radon Test manufacturing companies. These tests are quite accurate and measures are reliable and precise.

Many homes in the U.S. have some level of Radon. Nearly 10% have higher than safe levels of Radon. Prolonged exposure can have devasting health effects.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and the second leading cause of all lung cancer cases. Unfortunately, Radon levels are not predictable because Radon comes from the geology under your house. Exposure is preventable! If your house has more than 4 picocuries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you consider mitigating Radon levels in your home, using well understood and affordable methods. Mitigation works! Test your home for radon at least once every two years because Radon levels will fluctuate with changing temperatures, climate, weather, and seismic activity.

to the left, Continuous monitors detect Radon concentrations on an hourly basis for as little as 48 hours up to a year. makes this an ideal and accurate method for real estate transfers! These tests are unobtrusive and provide immediate analysis. i specialize in continuous monitor analysis. It's what i do! This is ideal in both occupied and closed building conditions. It is also ideal for school, assisted living, and commercial property.

Below, are testing materials using activated charcoal. When placed for 48 hours in closed home conditions, they measure the highest radon level during that time. Yes, radon concentrates vary according to the hour, the weather, HVAC operation, and placement. if there is a home that uses more than one foundation type, your radon measurement professional will want to place two or more tests.

Radon Charcoal measurement requires that an independent lab do the analysis. this will delay your test results by 3 - 5 days.

RadonProf/Radon Dog is the only Radon inspection business in Illinois where its owner is an Illinois licensed PhD level Radon Measurement Professional, certified by the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CERTI), the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), the National Radon Proficiency Program, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

Is there a difference between professional instruments and those from the home center store? YES. The NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program) has a list of products that are tested and approved for reliability, and accuracy. They establish protocols by which measurements must be done so they are comparable.

The home center stores do not have the professional level tests. Those are not sold in consumer outlets. Packaging comes with protocol instructions regarding HOW to deploy the test, but most people do not follow them accurately. Your measures are probably not reliable in one test, or between tests, and are likely to be highly inaccurate. In the case of consumer tests, there is no advantage to them. They are meant to be bought and deployed by amateurs, not used for tangible accuracy.

RadonProf, and RadonDog, is a small business owned and operated by a former school teacher and Big Ten professor of industrial engineering and management, now retired.

At InspectingPro.com (Home Inspections), RadonProf.com, and RadonDog, you are well served by a business that is dedicated to accuracy, education, and integrity.

Once again, I am the only well-trained, Illinois licensed PhD level Radon Measurement Professional, certified by the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CERTI), the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). There are less than 100 people in the State of Illinois that have this certification and licensure.

For the Purpose of Safety!

For Purposes of Mitigation.

High Radon levels cause cancer. There is no doubt about that. The knowledge comes from human observation and testing of miners on all continents, except Antarctica. No need for lab rats here, these are human subjects. If you're a smoker, your chances of building lung cancer are about 376/1000 in your lifetime. That's 37.6%!! For non-smokers, it's about 40/1000, or 4%.

Mitigation is specific. Techniques can be planned and implemented cost effectively. If you like, we can refer you to contractors who can help, and with whom we have no vested interest.

Radon Dog: an expert with radioactive gas.

Don't go to the Lowe Depot! Get a Professional Measurement with InspectingPro and RadonDog!

Radon Literature Links:

Illinois State Literature on Radon in Illinois.

Radon, US Environmental Protection Agency.

Radon Testing Services

Affordable Mitigation Solutions

Simple and effective Radon mitigation options available for your home. This company utilizes state-of-the-art continuous Radon monitors to conduct 72-hour short-term tests ideal for real estate transactions. During this testing period, I collect hour-by-hour Radon level readings, ensuring you have the most accurate information possible. For those seeking a more extended analysis, I also offer long-term Radon testing options that can last for a year or even longer. My testing services are not only comprehensive but also affordable and non-intrusive, allowing you to gain peace of mind regarding Radon levels in your property without disruption. Trust us for reliable Radon testing that meets your needs and helps you gain control over Radon safety.

Expert Testing Here!

Give me a call! I have a variety of methods for continuous and one time testing. It's better if you call right away because once I have deployed all of my machines, your test will be delayed for a few days.

Health Risk Awareness

Here are the dangers of radon exposure and its their link to lung cancer. Radon exposure poses significant health risks, primarily through its radioactive decay products, which can accumulate in homes and buildings. When inhaled, these radioactive particles damage lung tissue and increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer. The risk is particularly heightened for smokers, as their combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon considerably raises the chances of respiratory ailments.

Radon as a Noble Gas is a product of Uranium and Radium decay. It is #222 on the Periodic Chart of the Elements. It is inert, odorless, tasteless, and very difficult to detect without proper protocols. Radon itself is radioactive, and just like Uranium, Radium, Polonium, or Bismuth it decays. It has a half-life. When it decays, it emits radioactive alpha (the nasty ones), beta (not so nasty), and gamma radiation (we read it with a Geiger counter). Long-term exposure, even at low levels, can lead to serious health consequences. It is crucial to monitor Radon levels in residential and occupational environments and to implement mitigation strategies to minimize exposure and safeguard health. Awareness and proactive measures can significantly reduce the potential dangers associated with this hazardous gas.

Be in the know! Protect your family from harmful exposure to Radon decay products before you close, and before you move in. We offer expert testing services and devices that are far more accurate than you get at the Lowe Depot. With better measurement, you get better bargaining position and better knowledge of health risks where you live.

If you are buying or selling a home or you’ve never had your home tested for radon, getting a professional Radon Test can protect you and your family from serious health issues. Radon Dog is your expert at sniffing out Radon levels in your home, apartment, or condo.

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas, and because of its nature, it’s in virtually every home in the U.S. and nearly impossible to detect without the proper equipment, placed with the proper protocols. You can find testing materials in most home center stores, but you won't get professional results. Most real estate transfers require a measurement by a professional who has been trained and licensed to test for Radon. These tests are quite accurate and measures are reliable and precise.

While most homes in the U.S. have some level of Radon. Nearly 1 in every 15 homes, have higher than safe levels of Radon. Prolonged exposure can have devasting health effects.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and the second leading cause of all lung cancer cases. Unfortunately, Radon levels are not predictable because Radon comes from the geology under your house. Exposure is preventable! If your house has more than 4 picocuries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you consider mitigating Radon levels in your home, using well understood and affordable methods. Mitigation works! Test your home for radon at least once every two years because Radon levels will fluctuate with changing temperatures, climate, weather, and seismic activity.

Above: Activated charcoal testers. these are placed in packages of two in the home, for 48 - 72 hours. the reason for using two is to guarantee precision. results are averaged. sometimes, results are widely different. These read radon potential. after the reading, they are sent to a lab, delaying results by about a week. This is better in a closed building condition.

For the Purpose of Safety!

Radon Dog: Your expert in radioactive gas.

Don't go to the Lowe Depot! Get a Professional Measurement with InspectingPro and RadonDog!

Radon Literature Links:

Illinois State Literature on Radon in Illinois.

Radon, US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Radon Testing

Protect your home from harmful radon exposure. Regular testing is essential for safety, especially in high-risk areas like St. Louis.

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Alton, Godfrey, Edwardsville, Collinsville and St. Louis Metro Areas

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Early until late from April to September, 2025

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