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Systems will range in price from a simple installation to a complex
installation. There is no set given price for every home or property
since the majority of them are unique! Mass Radon prefers to visit
the property for a quick and free evaluation before giving a quote.
By doing this, we can give you a more accurate quote for what it
will cost instead of just a guesstimate over the phone like other
companies do. Phone quotes that are given out from other companies
are typically for a basic installation and could or will carry extra
charges for anything else. How could they know ALL of the potential
issues without visiting the property? Wouldn't you prefer to know
what those charges are going to be up front, before you sign a
contract and have someone there to do the work?
Always compare Apples to Apples on quotes from different companies.
Mass Radon will include electric power to the radon fan by a
LICENSED electrician. It is illegal for a “radon guy” to wire the
radon fan! This can easily be verified by any town’s wiring
inspector. Ask any other companies providing you a quote “who is
doing the electric power?” What they probably will not tell you is,
you should hire an electrician to bring it up to code. You as the
homeowner are responsible! Consider this additional expense when
comparing quotes or estimates.
DIY kits need to be placed and activated for a minimum of 48 hours,
(48-96 hour exposure time) then sent to a lab to be analyzed, the
results are typically emailed back, posted online or sent back in
the mail. Typically 3-7 days from beginning the test, but it must be
mailed quickly. Mass Radon provides a prepaid mailer for every post
mitigation test to make it quick and simple. Some companies will
just provide the test kit. Mass Radon does not do any testing in
order to avoid any conflicts of interest.
DIY kits need to be placed and activated for a minimum of 48 hours,
(48-96 hour exposure time) then sent to a lab to be analyzed, the
results are typically emailed back, posted online or sent back in
the mail. Typically 3-7 days from beginning the test, but it must be
mailed quickly. Mass Radon provides a prepaid mailer for every post
mitigation test to make it quick and simple. Some companies will
just provide the test kit. Mass Radon does not do any testing in
order to avoid any conflicts of interest.
A professional certified tester using a continuous monitor should be
able to provide the results immediately after testing is
completed.
YES Mass Radon will provide a written contract before any work
begins. This allows the customer a chance to review it and know
exactly what’s included with the system to be installed. Mass Radon
doesn’t fool around with phony discounts and/or hiding potential
extra charges in the fine print. Mass Radon will also include a copy
of our insurance with every quote so there’s no need to ask for it.
As per Massachusetts code, All contractors, partnerships,
and
corporations that solicit, bid on, or perform residential
contracting as a contractor or subcontractor on an existing one to
four unit owner occupied residential property in Massachusetts must
be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC).
Mass Radon routinely completes installations within 2-4 hours on
residential properties. The total amount of time will certainly
depend on the property being installed, conditions, options and/or
preferences of the owner.
Mass Radon can also give you a fairly accurate estimate on how long
it will take because we actually evaluated the property during the
quote process. Every house is unique and so are the preferences of
the customers we work with. Some installations are simple and direct
while others can be more involved and more complex.
Sealing alone will not typically work. We have tried this on marginal properties in the 3.5 - 4.3 pCi/L range because of customer’s requests and it has never been successful. BUT, sealing the cracks and holes are part of a successful radon mitigation system. Mass Radon will seal as much as we have access to, unlike some others which will only seal up to 10ft away from the suction point. Why leave ANYTHING “on the table”?
DIY kits are accurate to a degree but a professional continuous monitor machine which has been regularly calibrated and used by a professional certified tester is the most accurate.
Many home inspectors are certified to do radon testing but many are not. It is recommended to use a certified radon tester since they will have the education to do it properly.
The EPA suggests taking action to mitigate at 4.0 pCi/L and recommends it at 2.0 pCi/L and above. Actually any elevated reading after testing at or above 1.5 pCi/L should warrant concern as levels fluctuate throughout the day and especially change when there are colder tempetures outside.
False, The age of the home will have nothing to do with concentrations of radon! Although many new homes are constructed using RRNC (Radon Resistant New Construction) protocols, this does not equal every new home will have lower concentrations. If done properly, these protocols are designed to reduce concentrations of radon in the home. The home should still be tested.
False, This is just plain False!
Yes, Private well water should be properly tested for radon.