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9 Signs Your Home Needs a Radon Test

August 14, 2026 · 12 min read

Takeaway & Next Steps

Proactive radon testing represents one of the simplest, most cost-effective investments you can make to protect your home’s value and safeguard your household against preventable lung cancer. Take these three immediate steps today:

1. Secure an EPA-Approved Test Kit: Purchase a short-term activated charcoal kit or invest in a smart continuous digital radon monitor to establish your home’s current baseline.

2. Seal Visible Entry Points: Inspect your basement slab and foundation perimeter, sealing visible shrinkage cracks, cold joints, and sump pump lids with polyurethane masonry caulk.

3. Schedule Biannual Calendar Reminders: Add a recurring notification to test your indoor air every two years or immediately following future home energy renovations.

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