CONSOLIDATED RADON LABS, INC.

To receive radon measurement price quotes on certified radon testing/inspections for your particular area of New Jersey
call 1-800-USA-RADON (872-7236).

Testing outside N.J. may be available via U.S. mail. However, since we have no control over placement of these out of state tests, they are not certified for real estate purposes and will state so on the reports!

FAQs Below

Should I still buy the house with elevated levels of radon?

Can all radon be reduced to 4.0 pCi/l of less by using current radon mitigation methods?

If one radon measurement (test) is high should I do a radon measurement retest?

What kind of radon mitigation system is used and what is it called?

One radon mitigation company told me I needed a pumping system?

How do New Jersey radon mitigation companies come up with their prices?

How do I get a New Jersey radon company to come out to my house for a radon estimate and/or radon measurement?

After a radon mitigation installation how do I know if the radon mitigation system is working?

What about radon mitigation phone estimates, one company gave one to me over the phone?

What if a radon mitigation company tries to get more money out of me and I refuse to pay?

My house is pre-piped for radon mitigation, what will just a fan cost?

I need more information.

This section deals with the New Jersey radon issue, New Jersey radon mitigation, New Jersey radon testing, often referred to as New Jersey radon measurement. I hope this sections answer some of your radon questions.

Many clients call Consolidated Radon, (800-872-7236) and the first thing out of their mouth is how much will it cost too reduce the radon level in the house that I am trying to sell. On the other hand many times it is the buyer who calls and the first thing they want to know is, “Should I buy this house that has radon in it?” or “How bad is the New Jersey radon issue?” All are good questions. We have put the following tips together to help with these all-important subjects.

Should I still buy the house with elevated levels of radon? Yes, radon is not that big a deal. Of course you want to get the levels below the state guideline for radon, but again that is not a big deal. TOP

Can all radon be reduced to 4.0 pCi/l of less by using current radon mitigation methods? In most cases the answer to that question is yes. But, I hasten to point out that to get a broader answer to this all important radon question contact our office at 800-872-7236. Yes, there are some houses that carry a certain degree of difficulty in reducing the radon level. Mostly these houses are older homes with French drains behind walls, or areas that cannot be gotten into, such as low dirt crawl spaces (a great source for radon). Stonewall foundations are another major problem when it comes to radon mitigation. Anytime you have French drains behind walls or dirt areas that have to be sealed to prevent radon from entering the structure the price for radon mitigation can rise considerably. TOP

If one radon measurement (test) is high should I do a radon measurement retest? N.J.D.E.P guidelines are to do a follow-up radon measurement. Call 800-872-7236 for pricing. Most often prices for a radon measurement is around $95.00. TOP

What kind of radon mitigation system is used and what is it called? Most often you will end up with what is called a radon sub-slab soil depressurization system, Of course most folks just call it a radon venting system (fan system). The radon system sucks the radon from under the building and vents it to the outdoors. TOP

One radon mitigation company told me I needed a pumping system? The word “pump” is just an electrician’s term for a fan. TOP

How do New Jersey radon mitigation companies come up with their prices? A good rule of thumb would be the following, $1000.00 for the radon mitigation (vent) system, consisting of one suction point (each radon suction point can reach out about40 to 45 feet). Additional radon suction points go from $225 to $400 depending on the company. So if your house is 80ft across you can figure on 2 suction points; a $1300 system +/-. If a French drain is open, gap between the floor and the wall you can figure about $2.75 to $3.23 per foot to seal it to prevent back-drafting and radon entry. Yes, you must seal it or risk back drafting and pulling carbon monoxide into the home from the various heating appliances. The N.J.D.E.P “requires” back-drafting tests on all radon mitigation systems installed! TOP

How do I get a New Jersey radon company to come out to my house for a radon estimate and/or radon measurement? Call one of the N.J.D.E.P licensed companies (all New Jersey radon companies must be licensed by the N.J.D.E.P), or better yet call us at 800-872-7236. Estimates are free and an important part of the process. All radon estimates must be in writing. Radon work is very formal in the State of New Jersey. All radon systems require a permit from the local town. Yes, the town must come in and inspect the radon system. TOP

After a radon mitigation installation how do I know if the radon mitigation system is working? All New Jersey radon mitigation systems must be retested as part of the radon mitigation process. Usually there is no addition charge for the radon measurement retest. There is NO tax on radon mitigation systems. Radon systems carry gauges that indicate if they are operational. TOP

What about radon mitigation phone estimates, one company gave one to me over the phone? Radon mitigation phone estimates are a tricky thing. If you describe the house accurately there should not be a problem. However, remember anything that you left out will be at an additional charge. For instance if you forget to move objects one radon mitigation company charges $65.00 per man to move the objects. Some companies will charge as much as $1225 to seal a sump pit where another radon mitigation company figures it into, and as part of the vent system price. It does not take long to add up. As a general guide figure that if a company has included options within their proposal you are going to pay for each one before you are done. I would suggest that you make it clear that the price they quote is the TOP price you are going to pay. TOP

What if a radon mitigation company tries to get more money out of me and I refuse to pay? In the State of New Jersey is a $10 process to file a lien against a house. Lien on house means house does not get sold. Get a firm price and for all work that will, or might need to be done; no add ons. TOP

My house is pre-piped for radon mitigation, what will just a fan cost? The N.J.D.E.P now considers a fan only radon mitigation instillation as a full radon system. As such even a fan carries state and local fees. Most radon mitigation companies will charge a minimum of $595. Also consider that many pre-piped houses are pre-piped wrong. Yes, I know sounds silly, but most are pre-piped wrong. If the radon mitigation pre-piping is wrong assume that the price will jump to over $1000 real fast. TOP

Special Note: More information: I hope these radon mitigation and radon measurement tips have assisted you. If you need more information feel free to call Consolidated Radon at 8000-872-7236. If you would like to e-mail the owner just cut and paste the following address into your e-mail program: Jackjlaurie"at"aol.com. After you do that replace the "at" with the @ symbol. We list Jack Laurie's private e-mail like this so that spam (spider) programs will not harvest his e-mail address. When you are done it should look similar to this: Johnqpublic@aol.com TOP Don't forget to check out the EPA slide show below.

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The following are a few of the services that we provide here at Consolidated Radon:

• Radon Testing

  Radon Mitigation (correction)

  Follow up testing

  When You Test Over The 4.0pCi/L Radon Standard

  Inspection & Office Hours

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