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Radon Testing When Purchasing a Home
With this being National Radon Action Month more people should know more about Radon!

As many of you are aware, January is Radon awareness month. Here in upper Michigan, levels that require mitigation are found on 3-25% (depending on county) of homes professionally tested and levels vary throughout the UP. 
The first question your customer might ask, is: should I do the testing myself? Here's a quote from the Michigan DEQ:  "Testing can be done with a do-it-yourself kit that you send back to a laboratory for analysis, or you can hire a professional to test for you. If you are willing to read and follow instructions, a do-it-yourself kit may be adequate. However, if you're involved in a real estate transaction, you may wish to hire a professional tester."
Why would they say that? Several reasons really. First, a prosective home buyer is more likely to want an independant unbiased evaluation of all potential problems, including possible high concentrations of Radon gas, particularly in the living areas of the home. 
Second, to get accurate results, there are specific steps that must be adheared to. The "condition of the home" before and during the testing is one of them. Also, ... more

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