Home inspection
A systematic inspection of the home’s major systems, documented in a detailed narrative report with photos and easy-to-use summaries.
Radon testing in Southwestern Illinois & the St. Louis area
A minimum 48-hour radon test by a licensed radon measurement professional, with easy-to-read results delivered electronically.
- 48 HRMinimum test
Overview
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas, and it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. You can’t see or smell it, so testing is the only way to know a home’s radon level.
Focus 1 schedules the test with a licensed radon measurement professional. Results come in an easy-to-use format, delivered electronically with your home inspection report or shortly after, depending on scheduling. Each test requires a minimum deployment of 48 hours.
Understanding your results
Radon is measured in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The EPA recommends fixing a home when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher, and considering a fix for levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
Buying a home that already has a radon result? The EPA notes that a buyer may want a new test if the last one isn’t recent, for example within the past two years.
Radon testing questions
How long does a radon test take?
Each radon test requires a minimum deployment of 48 hours.
When will I get the results?
Results are delivered electronically with your home inspection report or shortly after, depending on scheduling.
What radon level is a problem?
The EPA recommends fixing a home when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher, and considering a fix for levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
Does anything need to happen in the house during the test?
Short-term radon tests are run under closed-house conditions, which means keeping windows and exterior doors closed except for normal coming and going. We’ll go over the details when we schedule your test.
Other inspections
Termite inspection
Performed by a licensed pest control professional and scheduled with your home inspection, with a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) report.
Sewer lateral inspection
A camera inspection of the home’s main sewer line, scheduled for the same time as your home inspection when possible.
Schedule your inspection
Call (618) 772-5994 or send a request online. Add termite, radon, sewer lateral, pool, or mold inspections on the same call.