Settlers Home Inspections can test your home for radon.

We only use equipment and testing techniques approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Results are usually available in a few days, please call for pricing.

For more information on radon and radon testing in NJ visit the EPA web site at

http://www.epa.gov/radon  

EPA Map of Potential Radon Levels for New Jesrey:

http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/newjersey.htm

Click here to see your Town's Radon Potential

http://www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/radon/radonin.htm

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Radon has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. The gas can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.

Any home can have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. In fact, you and your family are most likely to get your greatest radiation exposure at home. That is where you spend most of your time. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in all states.

Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.


You cannot predict radon levels based on state, local, and neighborhood radon measurements. Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in the neighborhood to estimate the radon level in your home. Homes which are next to each other can have different radon levels. Testing is the only way to find out what your home's radon level is.

If you are thinking of buying a home, you may decide to accept an earlier test result from the seller, or ask the seller for a new test to be conducted by a qualified radon tester. Before you accept the seller's test, you should determine:

The results of previous testing;

Who conducted the previous test: the homeowner, a radon professional, or some other person;

Where in the home the previous test was taken, especially if you may plan to live in a lower level of the home. For example, the test may have been taken on the first floor. However, if you want to use the basement as living space, test there; and

What, if any, structural changes, alterations, or changes in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system have been made to the house since the test was done. Such changes may affect radon levels. 

 

Radon Hotlines (Toll-Free)

EPA supports the following hotlines to best serve consumers with radon-related questions and concerns.

1-800-557-2366).  For live help with your radon questions.  Operated by the National Safety Council (NSC) in partnership with EPA.

1-800-438-4318.  The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Information Clearinghouse is privately operated under contract to EPA.  You can order copies of EPA consumer-oriented radon publications and get general information on radon and indoor air quality issues.

1-800-426-4791.  Safe Drinking Water Hotline, privately operated under contract to EPA.  For general information on drinking water, radon in water, testing and treatment, and radon drinking water standards.