RADON TESTING
Know what’s in the air before you make it home
A 48-hour radon test for Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman buyers, with clear results to help you understand the reading and next steps.
A closer look.
A useful answer.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes from the ground. A home’s age, foundation, or appearance cannot reveal its radon level; a test measures air at a specific place and time. That reading gives buyers property-specific information instead of relying on assumptions about the neighborhood.
Royal Home Inspections offers real-estate radon testing across Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman, including Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, and Statesville. Its stated protocol takes 48 hours and follows North Carolina guidance and EPA recommendations. Contact Derek at (980) 412-5959 by call or text, or email royal1homeinspections@gmail.com, Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Measure instead of guessing
Nearby homes can have different readings, and a visual visit cannot reveal radon. Testing measures the home during the test period, including in new homes and those without basements.
Useful during a purchase
A real-estate test gives buyers and sellers a measured result to discuss during a transaction. It can inform questions or planning, but does not decide negotiations or predict later readings.
Clear, buyer-first guidance
Derek explains what the reading does and does not represent. Optional services are discussed without pressure, leaving you to consider follow-up in light of the result.
What we look at.
And what it tells you.
A 48-hour measurement
Royal’s real-estate service uses a 48-hour protocol. The measurement reflects the test location during that interval, not a year-round average; levels vary over time.
Appropriate test placement
North Carolina guidance calls for testing on the lowest occupied level; EPA specifies the lowest level that could be used regularly. Placement depends on intended use and access.
A result to interpret in context
North Carolina advises a follow-up test when an initial short-term result is 4 pCi/L or higher. A short-term reading is not a diagnosis of future exposure; follow-up can clarify next steps.
Non-destructive and limited in scope
Testing measures air at the selected location. It does not open concealed areas, install mitigation, or guarantee that other rooms will have the same reading.
How long does radon testing take?
Royal’s real-estate protocol takes 48 hours. That is the measurement period; arranging access and any follow-up discussion can take additional time.
Does a 48-hour result show the home’s usual radon level?
It shows the level at the selected location during the test. Because radon varies over time, a short-term result is less likely than a long-term test to represent a year-round average.
What should I do if the result is 4 pCi/L or higher?
North Carolina recommends a follow-up test after an initial short-term result of 4 pCi/L or higher. Discuss the result with a qualified radon professional; one reading does not predict mitigation outcomes.
One home a day. Your full attention.