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Treat radon as its own inspection question
A home purchase is a practical time to find out the indoor radon level. EPA’s buyer and seller guidance addresses testing as part of the transaction. A home inspection photo, a pleasant smell or an attractive renovation cannot provide that measurement.
Ask about radon before confirming your inspection package. It is a separate service, and testing needs a suitable measurement window and access. A result is more useful when you have time to understand it and arrange follow-up.
Ask for the actual previous report
If a seller says the home was tested, request the complete report. Look at the date, location and testing conditions with the testing professional. An older result or a test of a different occupied level may not answer your current question.
A mitigation system is another reason to ask for documentation, rather than assuming the equipment proves the present indoor level. Find out whether a post-installation result is available and discuss whether a new measurement is appropriate.
Coordinate the test window
Grounded typically uses a 48-hour measurement period for a short-term appointment. Confirm placement, pickup and instructions with us. Ask the listing side to keep the monitor undisturbed and follow the closed-building requirements. Normal entry and exit is permitted under Grounded’s instructions.
The test can be separate from the home inspection visit. Explain the due diligence deadline and any access restrictions when calling. Do not assume that a last-minute test can always be completed or repeated before your deadline.
Plan the decision after the measurement
Discuss the reported result and recommended next steps with the testing professional. When reduction is appropriate, obtain guidance and a proposal from a qualified mitigation contractor. Grounded’s testing service does not promise to install mitigation.
Keep contractual choices with your Realtor or attorney. Testing supplies information; it does not decide whether to buy, require the seller to act or guarantee a future radon level. Save the report with the home’s records so future testing can be compared in context.
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