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Radon Testing

Health and Safety, Home Inspection, Radon

Radon Testing

No matter where you are in America, your home may be exposed to dangerous radon gas. Radon is a natural, radioactive gas which is produced when uranium in the Earth’s crust decays, and turns into radium.

Outdoors, radon will naturally dissipate harmlessly into the atmosphere as it rises through the crust. But in homes, it can become trapped, which is dangerous for the health of you and your family. Radon is colorless and odorless, and it is extremely carcinogenic. According to the EPA, radon is one of the leading contributors to the development of lung cancer, behind only smoking. For this reason, regular radon testing is key whether you’re a homeowner, or you’re interested in purchasing a home. Learn more below.

What Is A Radon Test, And How Does It Work?

Radon testing is the only way to determine if your home has higher-than-average levels of radon, which can pose a health risk to your family.

There are two primary types of radon testing. You can choose to use a short-term test kit, which is usually placed and left for a period of up to 90 days, or a long-term kit, which is designed to measure seasonal fluctuations in radon levels. Long-term kits are left in place for 90+ days.

Radon Air Testing

Most radon test kits consist of a charcoal canister or a similar material, which can pick up and trap small amounts of radon. Using lab tests, the amount of radon in a test kit can be determined, and the overall radon levels in your home can be measured.

 

While at-home test kits are available and are effective, hiring a professional such as a home inspector will often provide you with better results, as home inspectors can use higher-quality test kits, and place them in areas of your home where elevated radon levels are the most likely to be found.

Why Are Radon Tests Important? Understanding The Benefits

The biggest benefit of radon testing is peace of mind. Radon has no smell, taste, or color, and beyond contributing to the development of lung cancer, radon exposure has no symptoms that can be identified by a doctor. That means a radon test is the only way to make sure your home has a safe level of radon.

 

Radon tests can also save you money if you’re trying to sell your home, because you can provide information about radon levels to potential buyers, and ensure you meet local codes related to radon compliance. The EPA also recommends that you test for radon when buying a home. That way, if high levels of radon are detected, you can request that the home seller install mitigation features, or you can back out of the purchase by utilizing your home inspection contingency.

How Much Does A Radon Test Cost?

Professional radon testing costs between $150-$300. DIY test kits are cheaper, but may not provide the best results, so we recommend turning to a professional home inspector whenever possible.

Test Your Home And Keep Your Family Safe

Radon testing is the only way to be sure that your home is safe from the dangerous effects of radon. So don’t wait. Schedule your radon test today –  we use Sun Nuclear machines to make sure your home is free of this potentially-deadly, radioactive gas.

 

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Home Buyer Mistakes

Buyer, Home Inspection

Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid

Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it.

Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes.

Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make.  In fact, most homeowners would be broke at retirement if it wasn’t for one saving grace — the equity in their homes.  Furthermore, tax allowances favor home ownership.

Real estate values have always risen steadily.  Of course, there are peaks and valleys, but the long-term trend is a consistent increase.  This means that every month when you make a mortgage payment, the amount that you owe on the home goes down and the value typically increases.  This “owe less, worth more” situation is called equity build-up and is the reason you can’t afford not to buy.

Even if you have little money for a down payment or credit problems, chances are that you can still buy that new home.  It just comes down to knowing the right strategies, and working with the right people.  See below.

Deadly Mistake #2: Not hiring a buyer’s agent to represent you.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task.  In fact, it is often the biggest, single investment you will make in your lifetime.  At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.  New technology, laws, procedures, and competition from other buyers require buyer agents to perform at an ever-increasing level of competence and professionalism.  In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars.  It doesn’t have to be this way!

Work with a buyer’s agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business and the local market.  A buyer’s agent has a fiduciary duty to you.  That means that he or she is loyal only to you and is obligated to look out for your best interests.  A buyer’s agent can help you find the best home, the best lender, and the best home inspector in your area.  That inspector should be an InterNACHI-certified home inspector because InterNACHI inspectors are the most qualified and  best-trained inspectors in the world.

Trying to buy a home without an agent or a qualified inspector is, well… unthinkable.

Deadly Mistake #3: Getting a cheap inspection.

Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make.  This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection.  The cost of a home inspection is small relative to the value of the home being inspected.  The additional cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant by comparison.  As a home buyer, you have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages, and trying to get the best deals.  Don’t stop now!  Don’t let your real estate agent, a “patty-cake” inspector, or anyone else talk you into skimping here.

InterNACHI front-ends its membership requirements.  InterNACHI turns down more than half the inspectors who want to join because they can’t fulfill the membership requirements.

InterNACHI-certified inspectors perform the best inspections, by far.  InterNACHI-certified inspectors earn their fees many times over.  They do more, they deserve more and — yes — they generally charge a little more.  Do yourself a favor…and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve.

Original Article Copied with Permission from InterNACHI – https://www.nachi.org/3.htm
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Baga Bones Avatar
Baga Bones
7/14/2025
Mr. Jason French completed a home inspection for me on 7/9. I am very pleased with the inspection and the professionalism. Thank you!
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Deanna Austin
7/11/2025
Alliance Pro Inspections were able to get us promptly on their schedule with our timeline. They even performed the inspection on a holiday. The report was sent to us the same day! They were very thorough and covered all the details. We would use them again for any future needs.
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todd mills
7/08/2025
Very thorough and explained process. Also gave recommendations that were very helpful!
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CB
7/07/2025
Very thorough report. Sam was very knowledgeable and helpful. 10/10 recommended.
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Joshua Wilkinson
7/07/2025
Excellent inspection. Very detailed report that gave us a lot of confidence for our next step.
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Genya Stellingwerf
7/05/2025
My inspector Greg Bellofatto performed a good and thorough inspection on my property with an easy to understand summary of all discoveries. Would highly recommend this company.
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Ralph Bunch
7/04/2025
Thanks for being so thorough with your inspection you done an excellent job would recommend 100%
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jon fowle
7/02/2025
Gregg was extremely courteous, and his inspection was very thorough. He was open and honest about what he found and what he was unable to do.
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Melinda Stanley
7/01/2025
I appreciate the detailed information in the report as well as the pictures and diagrams. It is extremely helpful in making decisions on actions needed or not needed.
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Nishma Patel
7/01/2025
Gregg was quick and very accurate and precise
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Liz Langro
7/01/2025
Professional and prepared a detailed comprehensive report that broke down all parts of the inspection process and its findings. Highly recommend.
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Wanda Muse
6/30/2025
The home that I am in the process of purchasing was inspected last Tuesday. The report was very thorough and pictures were taken to explain area of concern and what improvements were needed. I was very appreciative as I live out of state and wanted to feel I would get a precise report.
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Daryl Swavely
6/30/2025
Gregg was excellent. He was professional, thorough, and personable. When he entered the house he took his shoes off. He told us why he was there and what he would be looking for. He asked if we had any questions and then he got started. He went through the house methodically and efficiently. We were there to answer any questions he had to help the process. Gregg did the interior, then the exterior (the drone pics are cool), then met to discuss some of his findings and explain a little about the report and when it should be ready. We are pleased with the organization of the report and the tiers of cosmetic, diy, get a professional, etc. The meeting went well and we are pleased. Thank you!
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Cristie Guthrie
6/30/2025
Good communication, friendly and helpful. Prompt, easy to work with. Easy to navigate emails/directions. Overall, just a good experience.
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Jeff Moisan
6/29/2025
With my background in quality control for 20 years. I can really appreciate Sam's thorough and methodical home Inspection he performed for us. Without his help we may have made the wrong decision in our buying process. Thank you Sam
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Tony Moore
6/28/2025
We were very pleased with the way our home was inspected, the thorough report we received, and the follow-up.
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Micah Perwien
6/27/2025
Detailed inspection reports delivered in a timely manner.
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Caitlyn Bell-Pritzlaff
6/27/2025
Super thorough and took the time to explain the issues to me!
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Rachel Gunby
6/27/2025
We received prompt service, reminders of the inspection date, and a quickly and understandable report. They did everything they said they would do and made communication and payment simple.
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Dawn Bryant
6/26/2025
Very professional and communicative with every point of inspection. Report was given the next day that was easy to read and understand. Highly recommended company.
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Lester Bierbower II
6/25/2025
Gregg was very informative and explained everything we needed to know. Quick, easy and through inspection.
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Thomasine Davis
6/25/2025
The Technician was very Professional, courteous, engaging and thorough. Didn't mind answering any questions. I would highly recommend this company for inspection services.
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Jacqueline Sautter
6/25/2025
They were great! I am buying a new build and they came out fast and helped make sure everything was perfect for me!
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Connie Herring
6/23/2025
I just want to say how amazed we are with the inspection of our new home. The attention to detail that was put into this is better than any inspection I’ve ever seen before. Greg’s effort gave us such a great insight into our home that no one else would’ve done. We are abundantly grateful and we look forward to using Alliance Pro Inspections, LLC again in the future and we absolutely recommend them to anyone seeking quality and thorough inspections in the future!!!
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Hanna Bellini
6/21/2025
Very thorough
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Instigator 7
6/18/2025
Sam, was on time and very detailed in his inspection. He explained everything that he found during his inspection and answered all my questions.
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Joshua Rustin
6/18/2025
Alliance Pro did an incredible job and I would highly recommend their services
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Randy Bowyer
5/18/2025
Well done inspection! Thorough and helpful inspection. Inspector was very helpful and professional!
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Bobbie Reid
5/17/2025
I used Alliance Pro Inspections for a new home purchase. They were very professional AND a nice bonus was their concierge service. It was really nice. I actually didn’t think I would use it. When the customer rep asked if he could connect me with an insurance representative I reluctantly accepted. Wow! I’m so glad I did. I saved a LOT of money. Thank you so much for everything. I would not hesitate to use Alliance Pro Inspections again.
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Madison Herndon
5/17/2025
We had a great experience with Alliance Pro Inspections! Noah was our inspector and did a fantastic job—he was incredibly thorough, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His attention to detail gave us real peace of mind during the home-buying process. The report was delivered quickly and was easy to understand. We highly recommend Noah and the team at Alliance Pro to anyone needing a reliable home inspection!
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Emily Kern
5/16/2025
We had a great experience with Alliance Pro. Jason was thorough in explaining to us the problem areas in our new home, and the report was thorough.
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Claire Luttrell
5/15/2025
Sam did amazing!! Such a detailed report. He was available to answer any questions after, as well. Thank you Alliance and Sam!
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Aidan Sokol
5/15/2025
Sam Murphy did our inspection on a new house and was excellent! He was personable, knowledgeable, and really helped a home buying newbie feel comfortable with unfamiliar topics. Highly recommend!
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Malorie Myers
5/13/2025
Great inspection, fast report, supported additional requests and repeat checks. Will use again
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MJ Redfield
5/12/2025
Sam was detailed and thorough, gave us helpful information and personal advice.
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yianni protopapadakis
5/12/2025
Had home inspection and radon testing done recently. The scheduling process was simple and efficient, and the pre inspection checklist was very clear. I encountered no issues during the process.The results were also easy to follow, as they offered a concise option for review along with their detailed inspection report. Jason went above and beyond by providing feedback on optional items after he completely evaluated for safety concerns. Overall, would highly recommend Alliance Pro inspections.
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Hunter
5/12/2025
Amazing work, Sam was extremely helpful, honest and upfront. Answered all calls and texts quickly. Went above and beyond when answering questions. I will always recommend this company to any one who will listen.
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Stephen Romano
5/11/2025
I was extremely pleased with my Alliance Pro Inspections. They were timely and the reports were easily comprehensible. I would highly recommend their services
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Maria L. Gomez
5/09/2025
Very professional, easy to work with
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Maureen Williamson
5/08/2025
Sam Murphy did a fantastic job with my home inspection! Sam took the time to walk my realtor & I through everything he observed. He was clear, professional & very knowledgeable. The report he provided included detailed notes & photos that were easy to understand. I highly recommend Sam and Alliance Pro!
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Shundraus Lewers
5/07/2025
I’ve always used Alliance Pro! They’re always on time and great inspectors! Not one complaint! Recently I had Sam and he did a great job! Thank you all for your hard work!
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Kacey Murphy
5/06/2025
Second time i have used them. Very professional, on-time, thorough. They've communicated with me onsite, and have caught a lot of things i wasn't able to. Alliance Pro has saved me money on purchases, and helped me hold builders accountable.
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Paul Galewitz
5/04/2025
Greg was as good as it gets. He was thorough, approachable, nad courteous. He pointed out many items, in his report, that we most certainly need to be addressed. We can wholeheartedly recommend him as an inspector.
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Quinn Willard
5/03/2025
Sam went and inspected some sketchy looking areas of this 1930s house. He found a lot of big finds that we never would've known. The house is going to have have a lot repairs made on this house before we move in, thanks to Sam. No steps were skipped and went above and beyond. I do wish I would've asked for a septic inspection though but that's my own fault.
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Daniel Jones
5/03/2025
Very well done and timely
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Tim Cozad
5/02/2025
Sam has been very knowledgeable and accessible for any questions after inspection was complete. A+. Would recommend!
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Ben Paka
5/02/2025
Really detailed work and easy to work with. They were quick in working with us and did a great job. Would recommend
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Amanda Mason
4/30/2025
Sam, our inspector, was very thorough in his inspection of our property. This is our first ever experience with home inspections and the tips he gave us were very helpful. It gives us peace of mind knowing the issues of our home before we purchase it. I would definitely choose to work with AlliancePro again!
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Amy Thronson
4/30/2025
Jason French did an excellent and thorough job inspecting the home we're purchasing. Even though we couldn’t be there in person, his detailed report made us feel like we didn’t miss a thing. He identified both safety-related concerns and minor maintenance issues, and his explanations were clear, well-organized, and backed up with photos that helped us understand exactly what he saw. We were also impressed by how quickly the report was delivered — it gave us plenty of time to review everything and plan our next steps. Thanks to Jason, we feel much more confident moving forward. We’re grateful for his work and would absolutely recommend him and Alliance Pro Inspections to anyone in the home-buying process.
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Mark Kiff
4/29/2025
Sam did a great job and explained his findings thoroughly. Thanks!
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