Why Choose Good Counsel for Your Radon Testing
Only One Professional
When you hire Good Counsel Home Inspections, you don't roulette. I am the only measurement technician. I handle the radon testing process from scheduling to report and your follow up questions.
Flexible Scheduling
It can be hard to get away from your job to allow someone to set up a radon test and pick it up. That's why I offer appointments everyday of the week with start times as early as 8:00 AM and as late as 7:00 PM.
Fully Certified and Insured
I am a fully certified and insured radon measurement technician in the State of New Jersey. I have the qualifications and credentials to perform testing on any single family home.
Fast Turnaround
I know you're on a schedule. That's why I provide fast turn around. Short term radon tests are require to stay at your home for 2 to 4 days. The total turn around time is about 5 to 7 days total.
Professional Reporting
I provide you with a neatly organized report complete with explanation and mitigation recommendation. This way it's easy for you to understand, use your report, and explain to others too.
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Radon FAQ
What is radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that is naturally produced from the decay of other natural radioactive elements in the earth.
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How does it get into my home?
Being a gas, radon rises to the surface on its own, and enters your home typically at the lowest level through cracks, holes, sump pump pits etc.
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Why is it dangerous?
In addition to being radioactive itself, radon produces decay products. The decay products are solids which are produced in a chain starting when the radon decays. These are the primary concern, and decay inside one's lungs causing damage. This can cause cancer. Radon may be responsible for as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the US.
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How do you get rid of radon?
You are never completely rid of radon inside the home or even outside. However, you can reduce radon to acceptable low levels by installing a radon mitigation system in the home.
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What is your radon license number?
The State of New Jersey actually offers certification not licensing for radon measurement technicians. Mine is
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Radon Measurement Certification # MET13499
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