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Radon Testing in Machesney Park, IL
Radon testing in Machesney Park, Illinois covers homes of any age, since radon comes from the ground a house sits on rather than how old the building is. An estimated 2 out of 5 Winnebago County homes test above the EPA's action level.
Machesney Park incorporated in 1981 and grew outward without the platted subdivisions older towns have. It's a mix of single-family homes and a significant rental inventory, and radon testing serves both.
Areas we cover in Machesney Park
- North Park
- Silo Ridge
- The North 2nd Street corridor
- Rentals along Zenith Parkway
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What we do in Machesney Park
Radon testing
Radon testing measures the concentration of radon gas in a home, reported in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The EPA recommends taking action at 4.0 pCi/L or higher and considering it between 2 and 4.0 pCi/L. Testing runs from a few days (short-term) to several months (long-term), placed in the lowest livable area of the home.
Buying or selling a home
Radon testing during a home sale is typically done as a short-term test during the inspection period, with results used to negotiate mitigation costs or move forward with the sale. Illinois does not legally require radon testing, but many lenders, buyers, and agents request it, and results must be disclosed if already known.
New construction
New construction radon testing checks a newly built home after it is fully enclosed, since radon comes from the ground the house sits on rather than the age of the structure. Many new homes include passive radon-resistant features during construction, and testing after move-in confirms whether those features are keeping levels below the EPA action level on their own or need an active fan added.
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