Radon Reduction Services

The basic price for an evaluation of indoor radon concentration is $160.

The building to be tested must be in closed-house conditions for a period of at least 12 hours before the beginning of the radon measurements.

The inspection begins with a visit to the site and interview with  the owner or occupant.

In this part of the inspection we are looking for various factors that could affect the indoor air quality in the building. We look for things like:

  1. Basic air heating or conditioning operation,

  2. The exhaust of gas appliances,

  3. Dirt buildup around heating and cooling registers,

  4. Damage to the structure that would affect air quality,

  5.  Obstruction of crawlspace vents,

  6. Mold and associated moisture,

  7. Any foundation damage,

  8. Pathways for entrance of soil gases,

  9. Cracks or cutouts in slab to the soil.

During this part of the inspection, a radon detection device is placed near the center of the building. If the continuous monitor is not available, the price of the test will be discounted. A single device is usually sufficient for a building up to 2500 square feet in size. This assumes a reasonably compact building with a single foundation type. If the building has more than one type of foundation (e.g., crawlspace and slab), then additional devices are probably required. If a building is on a hillside, or if it is long or U-shaped, then it may also requires additional devices. Each additional device costs $40.

This first visit is cursory and only requires 30-45 minutes.

Typically, the inspection starts first thing in the morning, 7-9 AM..

After 48 hours from placement, the radon devices are retrieved. We, of course, need access to the building, but the owner or occupant need not be present for the retrieval.  

If the continuous monitor is used, then I can immediately provide a verbal report on the radon level by telephone.  Note that radon test results can only be given to the person contracting for the inspection or his representative. (This may not be the owner.)  

The price for the basic service includes two site visits within the Santa Barbara metropolitan area (Summerland to Goleta). There is a 40-cent per mile charge for all trips outside this region. Also, there is a flat $10 charge for each additional visit within Santa Barbara.

Radon Reduction & Research reserves the right to terminate any inspection if it appears that the parties involved are not proceeding in good faith. We are primarily interested in evaluating the air in a building for elevated radiation levels, which may be dangerous to the occupants. We expect the people we work for to have the same objective.

To arrange a test, please contact Bill Hobbs by phone or e-mail.

(805) 687-5175 or Hobbs@radonsb.com

 

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