Should you test for radon at inspection

The first thing you should know about radon and the state of Colorado…is that radon is everywhere in the state of Colorado. That’s right the entire state is considered a “hot zone”! There are no specifics on if radon levels are higher in the mountains or in the plains, the cold hard truth is your neighboring homes could read lower levels of radon than your home. If you are looking for a home in Denver, Boulder, Castle Rock, Aurora, Evergreen or anywhere else in the state…. I ask you please to consider a radon test when you conduct your inspection. Radon test cost approximately $75.00-150.00 they run anywhere from 2-7 days and show you the levels of radon as they change hourly everyday. IF you are lucky enough to get a high radon reading on a 48+hour test the next step is negotiating! After a seller is informed about radon levels above the EPA standards (4pci) they are then required to disclose the high reading to any potential buyers!!! If the radon levels come back above the recommended levels then it is in all parties best interest, buyers and sellers to work on negotiating a radon mitigation system for the home rather than walking away from the transaction all together. Radon is the second leadin cause of lung cancer and we have the tools to prevent excessive levels of radon why wouldn’t we consider using them and even better negotiating this health hazard as a condition of the purchase of any new home.