Radon Testing NJ | Radon Inspection Hawthorne
Radon Testing in Hawthorne, NJ — Protect Your Family from New Jersey's Hidden Risk
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that forms naturally from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It seeps up through the ground and into homes through foundation cracks, slab penetrations, and basement openings. Once inside, it accumulates and at elevated concentrations, it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
New Jersey is one of the higher-risk states for radon. Northern NJ including Passaic, Bergen, and Morris County has significant geological formations that produce radon. According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, a meaningful percentage of NJ homes test above the EPA action level of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The only way to know if your home is affected is to test.
When Should You Test for Radon?
- When buying a home radon testing is standard practice for home purchases in NJ
- If you’ve never tested your current home especially if you have a basement or lower living areas
- After major home renovations or changes to HVAC systems
- If your home’s radon mitigation system has been serviced or modified
- Every two years in elevated-risk areas, as levels can change over time
Our Radon Testing Process
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We place a certified continuous electronic radon monitor in the lowest livable area of the home, typically the basement or ground floor
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The monitor runs for a minimum of 48 hours, capturing readings throughout the testing period.
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Results are delivered digitally with your home inspection report or as a standalone radon report.
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We explain your results in plain language and advise on next steps if levels exceed the EPA action threshold.
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What If My Radon Level Is High?
An elevated radon reading does not mean the home is uninhabitable or that you can’t proceed with the purchase. Radon mitigation systems are effective, relatively affordable, and can typically reduce levels to well below the EPA action threshold. A qualified NJ radon mitigation contractor can install a sub-slab depressurization system that permanently addresses the problem.
We will point you toward accredited NJ radon mitigation resources if your test results require it. We do not perform mitigation ourselves , our role is accurate testing and clear reporting.
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Getting started is simple. Call or text us anytime at (201) 349-5655, or use the form below to request a date and time. We respond within the hour during business hours and are available for urgent same-day scheduling.