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You can’t see radon. Can’t smell it. Can’t taste it. But if you live in Asheville or anywhere in Buncombe County, there’s a solid chance it’s in your home right now.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, right behind smoking. The EPA estimates it kills about 21,000 Americans every year. And here’s the thing: Western North Carolina sits on some of the most radon-prone geology in the country.
We test homes so you know what you’re breathing. And if the numbers come back high, we know how to fix it.
Why Asheville Homes Have a Radon Problem
The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful. They’re also made of granite, gneiss, and other rocks loaded with uranium. As that uranium breaks down over time, it releases radon gas. The gas seeps up through the soil, finds cracks in your foundation or crawl space, and settles in your home.
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The Only Way to Know
How Radon Testing Works
We don’t guess. We measure.
Step 1: Setup We place professional-grade continuous radon monitors in the lowest livable level of your home. These aren’t the cheap charcoal kits from the hardware store. They take readings every hour and catch any anomalies.
Step 2: Wait 48 Hours The monitors need at least 48 hours to get an accurate picture. During this time, you’ll keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. Normal life continues. Just no opening up the house.
Step 3: Results We pull the data, analyze it, and give you a clear answer. Your radon level is either below 4 pCi/L (good news), or it’s at or above that threshold (time to talk about mitigation).
No jargon. No scare tactics. Just the numbers and what they mean for your family.
Radon Testing
When to Test for Radon
Buying a home? Test before you close. Radon testing is standard in most Asheville real estate transactions, and for good reason. North Carolina requires sellers to disclose known radon results on the property disclosure form. You want to know before it’s your problem.
Selling a home? Get ahead of it. A clean radon test removes one more obstacle from your sale. If levels are high, you can address it before listing and market the home as “radon mitigated.”
Been in your home for years and never tested? Now’s a good time. Radon levels can change over time as your home settles, as cracks develop, or as soil conditions shift. The EPA recommends testing every two years.
Just finished a renovation? Major work on your foundation, basement, or crawl space can change how radon enters your home. Test again to be sure.
Radon Testing for Real Estate Transactions
If you’re a realtor, home inspector, or closing attorney, you already know radon comes up in almost every Asheville transaction. We work with real estate professionals across Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison counties.
For buyers: We can usually schedule testing within 48 hours. Results come fast so you can negotiate with time to spare.
For sellers: Pre-listing testing lets you address issues before they become deal-breakers.
For agents: We communicate clearly, show up on time, and deliver results that hold up to scrutiny. No one wants a delayed closing because of a radon dispute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Radon is invisible, but the risk is real. Buncombe County’s geology puts your home in the highest risk category in the country. Testing takes 48 hours and gives you a clear answer.
If levels are low, you get peace of mind. If they’re high, we fix it.
Schedule your radon test today. Call (828) 500-1940 or email Becker@reemscreekoutdoors.com.
Professional radon testing typically runs $125 to $175 for a standard residential test. The price depends on the size of your home and whether it’s part of a real estate transaction. We’ll give you a clear quote upfront with no surprises.
The monitors need to be in place for a minimum of 48 hours to get an accurate reading. We can often have results within 3 days of your initial call.
The EPA recommends taking action if your home tests at 4 pCi/L or higher. There’s technically no “safe” level, but 4 pCi/L is the threshold where mitigation becomes strongly recommended. Some people choose to mitigate at lower levels, especially if they have young children or other health concerns.
You can. Hardware stores sell DIY test kits for $15 to $30. They’ll give you a general idea of your radon levels. For real estate transactions or when you need defensible results, professional testing with continuous monitors is the standard.
Almost every home has some radon. The question is how much. Some Asheville homes test below 2 pCi/L. Others test above 20 pCi/L. You can’t predict based on your neighbor’s results, the age of your home, or whether you have a basement or crawl space. Testing is the only way to know.
We install mitigation systems that reduce radon to safe levels. The process typically takes one day, and most systems cut radon by 90% or more. We’ll test again after installation to confirm it’s working.
It’s not legally required, but it’s standard practice in most Asheville-area transactions. Lenders and inspectors typically recommend it, and sellers are required to disclose any known radon test results. Skipping the test means taking on unknown risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Radon is invisible, but the risk is real. Buncombe County’s geology puts your home in the highest risk category in the country. Testing takes 48 hours and gives you a clear answer.
If levels are low, you get peace of mind. If they’re high, we fix it.
Schedule your radon test today. Call (828) 500-1940 or email Becker@reemscreekoutdoors.com.
Professional radon testing typically runs $125 to $175 for a standard residential test. The price depends on the size of your home and whether it’s part of a real estate transaction. We’ll give you a clear quote upfront with no surprises.
The monitors need to be in place for a minimum of 48 hours to get an accurate reading. We can often have results within 3 days of your initial call.
The EPA recommends taking action if your home tests at 4 pCi/L or higher. There’s technically no “safe” level, but 4 pCi/L is the threshold where mitigation becomes strongly recommended. Some people choose to mitigate at lower levels, especially if they have young children or other health concerns.
You can. Hardware stores sell DIY test kits for $15 to $30. They’ll give you a general idea of your radon levels. For real estate transactions or when you need defensible results, professional testing with continuous monitors is the standard.
Almost every home has some radon. The question is how much. Some Asheville homes test below 2 pCi/L. Others test above 20 pCi/L. You can’t predict based on your neighbor’s results, the age of your home, or whether you have a basement or crawl space. Testing is the only way to know.
We install mitigation systems that reduce radon to safe levels. The process typically takes one day, and most systems cut radon by 90% or more. We’ll test again after installation to confirm it’s working.
It’s not legally required, but it’s standard practice in most Asheville-area transactions. Lenders and inspectors typically recommend it, and sellers are required to disclose any known radon test results. Skipping the test means taking on unknown risk.
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Radon is invisible, but the risk is real. Buncombe County’s geology puts your home in the highest risk category in the country. Testing takes 48 hours and gives you a clear answer.
If levels are low, you get peace of mind. If they’re high, we fix it.
Schedule your radon test today. Call (828) 500-1940 or email Becker@reemscreekoutdoors.com.
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