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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when uranium breaks down in soil and rock. It seeps into buildings through foundation cracks, slab joints, sump pits, and crawl spaces, and can accumulate indoors — especially in basements and lower levels.
The health facts come straight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
That applies fully here in the Southeast. Two neighboring houses on the same street can test completely differently.
All radon testing performed by ES America follows EPA testing protocol on placement, duration, and closed-building conditions — so the number you receive is one you can act on.
We place testing devices in the lowest lived-in level of the building, following EPA testing protocol on placement, duration, and closed-building conditions.
Short-term tests measure across a defined multi-day window; we'll recommend the right test type for your situation — real-estate transaction versus general screening.
You receive a written result in pCi/L, compared directly against the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action level, with a plain-language explanation of what it means.
If your result is at or above the action level, we walk you through mitigation options — see our radon mitigation service. If it's low, you get documentation worth keeping for a future sale.
Many clients pair a radon test with a broader indoor air quality assessment or mold testing — one visit, a fuller picture of the air in your building.
The EPA recommends testing in these situations:
For homeowners, we keep it simple and honest: a number, what it means, and what (if anything) to do next. For commercial buildings, schools, and multi-family properties, we test systematically across ground-contact spaces and deliver documentation suitable for due-diligence files, lenders, and property records.
Both have a place — here is the honest difference between a store-bought kit and a professional test.
DIY kits can provide a screening result if used exactly as directed. They're an inexpensive first look — but placement errors and open-building conditions can skew the number.
A professional test follows EPA protocol on placement and conditions and produces documentation that holds up in a real-estate transaction or when sizing a mitigation system.
Not sure which you need? Call us and describe the situation — we'll tell you honestly whether a professional test makes sense.
ES America is an established environmental services contractor — extensive testing and remediation work across Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. We are licensed, bonded ($1M/$3M), and insured, with EPA/AHERA/ASHARA certification (#20616) for our core asbestos practice. We built this company on regulated environmental testing done by the book, and we bring the same discipline — proper protocol, laboratory rigor, written reports — to radon.
Buying a home, finishing a basement, or simply never tested? The EPA recommends all homes below the third floor be tested. You get a clear number, what it means, and what (if anything) to do next.
For commercial buildings, schools, and multi-family properties, we test systematically across ground-contact spaces and deliver documentation suitable for compliance files, lenders, and property records.
Radon results are increasingly standard in real-estate due diligence. We follow EPA protocol and deliver documentation that holds up in a transaction — on the timeline your closing demands.
The EPA's action level is 4.0 pCi/L — at or above that, the EPA recommends fixing the building. The EPA also notes there is no known fully "safe" level of radon and suggests considering action between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Lower is always better.
Short-term tests typically run over a defined multi-day period under closed-building conditions; longer tests give a better picture of year-round average levels. We'll recommend the right duration for your purpose when you book.
Yes. Radon levels depend on the soil, foundation, and construction under each specific building. Per the EPA, the only way to know your home's level is to test your home.
DIY kits can provide a screening result if used exactly as directed. A professional test follows EPA protocol on placement and conditions and produces documentation that holds up in a real-estate transaction or when sizing a mitigation system.
Don't panic — elevated radon is fixable. A radon mitigation system vents soil gas away from the building before it enters. We'll explain the options and retest after installation to confirm levels came down.
Find out what's in your air. Call ES America at (404) 994-6006 or email services@es-america.com to schedule radon testing anywhere in Georgia, South Carolina, or Alabama.
Whether you have a question about our services, pricing or anything else, our team is ready to help you get the service you require.