Radon Testing

Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas produced by the decay of natural radioactive materials fund in the soil. It’s a naturally occurring environmental hazard that seeps into homes and other buildings through joints or cracks in the foundation and has been found above recommended levels in as many as one in four homes in Kansas.

Radon is known to be the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.

Do-It-Yourself Radon Kits are available for purchase at our offices in Paola and Mound City. Kits are $9 each and include the test kit, lab fee and postage to mail in the kit. We accept cash, check or credit cards.

Our offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed for major holidays.

How often should you test?

  • If your results are low, consider repeating the test every five years or whenever there is a significant change in the home’s foundation, heating system or air tightness from weatherization efforts.
  • If you currently have a mitigation installed, your home needs to be tested every 2 years to make sure it is working properly and you do not have any additional changes in your foundation to increase the radon levels in your home.
  • If you do any major home modifications, test after completing the project to find out if you have radon in your home because of the structural changes in your remodel.

What if the test result is above the EPA level?

If radon is present above the recommended ceiling (4.0 pCiL/Pico Curies per liter), a second test should be conducted. If you want to know the radon concentration in other areas of your home, conduct the desired number of tests at the same time. When high results are confirmed, experts recommend consulting a radon professional for mitigation system installation.

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