NJ Radon Testing

Radon Detection

There are two widely used testing methods.

Carbon Canisters: Activated carbon canisters work by adsorption and retention of radon. The amount of radon absorbed in the collector is determined by counting the gamma rays from the decay products of radon. Carbon canisters measure radon conveniently and adequately when exposed for 72 Hours. For practical situations encountered indoors, the device yields results accurate to within +/-20%.

Problems: While carbon canisters work well in testing your own home where you have control over the test site. Real estate transactions require a 48 hour test period and are not typically considered controlled environments.

Continuous Radon Monitors: A continuous radon monitor (CRM) is an active radon monitor. The CRM is electronic and therefore requires some sort of power to operate. Advantages of doing a continuous radon monitor test are the ability to time integrate the radon measurement, radon monitors have a digital readout that can be set to display the current radon level or the long term average radon level. They collect and store their measurement data which is downloaded and used to generate various reports about the radon measurement. Continuous radon monitors are very expensive and require a trained, skilled operator.

Environmental Health Center

The NJDEP has set strict testing  procedures when screening for radon levels. Inspectors that are not certified may not follow the proper protocol which will lead to inconclusive or false results. If your paying $ 90.00 - $175.00 for radon screening it makes sense that it be performed correctly by a certified individual.

Pillar To Post is certified by the NJDEP to conduct testing

Pillar To Post uses continuous radon monitors, when conditions permit, which are by far the most accurate, reliable and tamper proof radon testing devices.