Why Radon Testing Matters for Cleveland Homes
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter a home through foundation cracks, floor joints, crawl spaces, sump openings, and gaps around utility lines. You cannot see, smell, or taste it, which means testing is the only way to determine the radon level in a property.
Radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking. The EPA recommends testing every home, including new homes, older homes, and properties with or without basements.
The only way to know your home's radon level is to test. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon — and levels vary significantly even between neighboring homes.
How Our Cleveland Radon Testing Works
Up Close Inspections uses a continuous radon monitor placed in the lowest livable level of the home for a minimum 48-hour testing period, following EPA and AARST protocols.
📍 Placement
We place a continuous radon monitor in the lowest level of the home that is suitable for regular occupancy, such as a basement or first-floor living space. The device is positioned away from drafts, exterior doors, vents and other conditions that could interfere with the test.
⏱️ Duration
The monitor remains in place for at least 48 hours while recording radon measurements and changes over the testing period. EPA guidance requires radon tests to run for a minimum of 48 hours.
📋 Results
After testing is complete, you receive clear results showing the average radon concentration in picocuries per liter, or pCi/L. We explain the reading and help you understand appropriate next steps.
What Do Your Radon Test Results Mean?
- Below 2.0 pCi/L — Low risk. No action typically needed.
- 2.0–4.0 pCi/L — Moderate. Consider mitigation, especially for long-term occupancy.
- Above 4.0 pCi/L — The EPA recommends mitigation. A radon mitigation system can typically reduce levels by 80–99%.
Up Close Inspections performs radon testing rather than mitigation, helping you receive an independent evaluation without a conflict of interest. When elevated levels are discovered, we can explain the results and direct you toward appropriate next steps.
Who Should Test for Radon
Professional radon testing is especially valuable when:
- You are purchasing a home in Cleveland or a surrounding community.
- You are preparing to sell a property.
- Your home has never been tested.
- You are finishing or renovating a basement.
- You have made major structural or foundation changes.
- You have installed a radon mitigation system and need follow-up testing.
- Several years have passed since your previous test.
Radon Testing for Cleveland Homebuyers and Sellers
A real-estate transaction usually has a limited inspection period. Our 48-hour continuous radon testing helps buyers obtain important information without unnecessarily delaying the inspection process.
Testing may be scheduled with a complete home inspection or ordered as a standalone service. When the results are ready, you receive documentation that can be reviewed with your real estate agent and other professionals involved in the transaction.
Why Choose Up Close Inspections?
Schedule Radon Testing in Cleveland Today
Do not rely on a neighboring property’s result or a county-level radon map. Professional testing is the only way to determine the radon level inside your home. Schedule licensed radon testing in Cleveland with Up Close Inspections. Book online at any time.
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