Radon Testing
Radon Testing ServicesCertified Radon Inspection
$150 per unit · Report by noon next business day
What Is Radon Testing?
Radon testing measures the amount of radon gas in the air of your home. Did you know that the EPA reports 1 in every 4 homes in Iowa have elevated levels of radon gas that contributes to lung cancer related deaths each year in the United States? Don't be alarmed! Our radon partner will be sure to deliver accurate and timely results to provide you with great peace of mind before finalizing any real estate transaction. Protect your family and order a radon test with your home inspection. Read: Is Radon Testing Necessary With a Home Inspection in Iowa?
Is Radon Testing in Iowa Required for a Home Purchase?
Radon tests are not mandated in the state of Iowa for most real estate transactions. However, we highly recommend testing with every home purchase to protect against the radioactive gas that has been proven to cause lung cancer. We also recommend testing even if there is a mitigation system already installed. Testing will ensure the mitigation system is working well and doing its job.
We've put together an article about what radon gas is and why you need a radon test before purchasing a home in Iowa. Read: Is Radon Testing Necessary With a Home Inspection in Iowa?
Is Radon Testing Necessary?
The question at hand is, "Is radon testing necessary with a home inspection?" The short answer is yes, absolutely!
Home inspections are visual inspections, which means that there are things concerning a home that are not covered in the inspection. A prime example of this is radon testing. Radon testing isn't typically something a home inspector will do within a general home inspection, so you will need to request it as an add on service or find a radon company who specializes in radon testing and mitigation.
In order to fully understand why you need a radon test with a home inspection, you first need to grasp what radon is, why it's important to test for radon, when to test, and who can test for radon.
We've put together a blog post to answer these questions and do our part to help protect your family. Read: Is Radon Testing Necessary With a Home Inspection in Iowa?
Who Performs the Radon Test?
We partner with an outstanding third-party radon testing service who is certified and well-qualified to perform your radon test. You receive our unique company discount when scheduling your radon test through us and you eliminate the hassle of scheduling elsewhere. Your home inspection plus add-on services can all be scheduled under our one convenient roof! Pretty nifty, huh?
How Much Does a Radon Test Cost?
$150 per unit with a home inspection (bundle & save!)
| Service | Below 2,500 sq ft | 2,501–3,999 | 4,000–4,999 | 5,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radon Testing | $150 per unit | |||
- Additional fee for travel beyond 60 miles.
- Additional fee for travel beyond 60 miles.
Where Do You Perform Radon Testing?
Great question! We perform radon testing in Des Moines and surrounding areas, such as Ankeny, Bondurant, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, Adel, Clive, West Des Moines, Waukee, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pleasant Hill, Granger, Elkhart, Cumming, Woodward, Alleman, Perry, and more.
We are willing to travel, so give us a call and ask about our service area before scheduling. See all of our service areas.
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What Our Homebuyers Say
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Excellent service! Forever Home Inspection Iowa did an amazing job providing us with a very thorough and detailed inspection report. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Fantastic Team! Extremely knowledgeable and quick feedback and reports on the Home Inspection. Matt Gibson did a phenomenal job!
Blake did a great job looking over a new construction home. He pointed out where workmanship was lacking, and spent time with me answering my questions. He well documented what he found with pictures and written word. There were general explanations of the house systems too. Very pleasant to spend time with but also efficient in covering the many inspection points of the house. I’d definitely request his service again.
Forever Homes Inspection did an outstanding job with our new build inspections. They were thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Their communication was clear, timely, and always helpful, which made the entire process smooth and stress free. I truly appreciated their attention to detail and the way they explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Highly recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and professional inspection team!
We had an inspection on our new build, and Matt was our inspector — he was awesome! Friendly, professional, and incredibly thorough. As first-time new build owners, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Matt went above and beyond, examining every part of the house in great detail. We were especially impressed by the number of photos he provided, documenting both any issues and the overall condition of the home. We highly recommend Forever Home Inspection Iowa to anyone looking for peace of mind with their home investment!
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