Radon Testing in Charleston, SC
Protect Your Family from an Invisible Risk
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps into homes through foundation cracks, crawl spaces, and soil gaps. It is colorless and odorless, which means the only way to know whether your home has elevated levels is to test. The EPA considers 4 pCi/L or higher an action level requiring mitigation. Elite Home Inspection LLC offers professional radon testing as a standalone service or as an add-on during any home inspection in the Charleston area.
While South Carolina’s coastal geography and sandy soils tend to produce lower radon concentrations than inland piedmont areas, radon levels vary significantly from home to home depending on foundation type, soil conditions, and ventilation. Homes with crawl spaces, which are extremely common across the Charleston region, can concentrate radon if the crawl space is not properly ventilated and sealed. Any home with a concrete slab or crawl space foundation should be tested.
How Radon Testing Works
Matt Bendix places continuous electronic radon monitors or approved passive canisters in the lowest livable areas of the home for a minimum 48-hour test period in accordance with EPA measurement protocols. Results are documented in the inspection report, and if levels are at or above the action threshold, Matt can explain mitigation options and connect you with qualified mitigation contractors in the Charleston area.
When to Request Radon Testing
- During a buyer’s home inspection before purchasing
- After purchasing a home that was never tested
- If your home has a crawl space and was built before 2000
- After significant foundation repairs or renovations
- Periodically as part of routine home maintenance every few years
Adding radon testing to your home inspection is simple and cost-effective. Call Matt Bendix at (864) 809-7869 to add radon testing to your inspection appointment or schedule a standalone radon test in Charleston, SC.
Schedule Your Inspection Today
Call or text Matt Bendix directly. Same-day and next-day appointments available across the Charleston area.