Radon Testing & Mitigation
Testing for radon is the first step towards protecting the health of your family.
SERVING CENTRAL & WESTERN UNITED STATES
- 25+ Years of Experience
- High-Accuracy Testing
- Fully Insured
- 25+ Years of Experience
- High-Accuracy Testing
- Fully Insured
Hear What M.A.R.S. Environmental Clients Have to Say
We’ve been safeguarding air quality for over 20 years.
Radon Is a Dangerous Radioactive Gas That You Can’t See or Smell
Class A Carcinogen
Prolonged radon exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, and #2 for smokers.
Testing is the only way to detect radon.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that seeps into buildings and homes undetected. We use state-of-the-art equipment to accurately measure radon levels.
Colorado & the Midwest have some of the highest radon levels in the nation
Colorado and the Midwest sit on granite, which naturally contains uranium that produces radon as it decays in the soil. Radon concentration levels are especially high in these areas during winter.
Radon Testing & Mitigation Process
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Quote & Schedule
Consult with an air quality professional for an instant quote & service appointment.
2
Air Testing
- Single Family Residential: We use a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) for most testing, and provide aircheck devices after mitigation at no charge.
3
Fast Results
After 48 hours of closed conditions, a technician returns to process data & remove equipment.
- Single Family Residential: Immediate results upon pickup
The EPA action level for radon is 4.0 pCi/L; however, we recommend mitigation between 2-4 pCi/L as radon fluctuates over time, and levels increase in the winter due to the frozen ground trapping radon in homes.
Residential
Radon
Services
Residential Radon Services
New Construction
Radon-Resistant System Design
Testing & Mitigation
- Single Family Residential
- Multi-family Properties
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Passive Radon Mitigation Systems
HRV Radon Mitigation Systems
Vapor Barriers
Commercial & Residential
Radon
Services
Commercial & Residential Radon Services
New Construction
Radon-Resistant System Design
Testing & Mitigation
- Single Family Residential
- Commercial
- Multi-family Properties
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
- Schools & Childcare Facilities
Passive Radon Mitigation Systems
HRV Radon Mitigation Systems
Vapor Barriers
Are you and your family safe?
Find out fast with on-site results.
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5-Year Full Fan Replacement Warranty
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Certified Retesting Kits
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The lowest level of a building is most likely to test high
for radon. Who spends the most time in your basement?
The lowest level of a building is most likely to test high for radon. Who spends the most time in your basement?
Let’s make sure it’s safe down there.
Radon Testing Standards & Regulations
Federal Radon Measurement Standards
- 4.0 pCi/L or Higher → Recommend Mitigation
- 2.0 – 3.9 pCi/L → Consider Mitigation
Federal Homebuying Guidelines
The EPA, U.S. Surgeon General, and CDC strongly recommend that all homebuyers conduct indoor radon testing before purchasing or moving into a new home.
Colorado State Radon Policies for Residential & Commercial
| Credential Required | Private Certification with State license | |
| Radon Standards in Effect | ANSI-AARST | |
| Homebuyer Protection Required | Notification & Disclosure | |
| Radon System Required for New Homes | No | |
| N/A | |
| N/A | |
| School Testing Required | Yes | |
| Radon System Requirement for New Schools | Yes |
Commercial, Multifamily & Mixed-Use Buildings
Tenant Rights
Landlords & property management companies are required to test all rental properties for radon. Tenants can vacate a lease with no penalty if high radon levels are not mitigated within 180 days.
Lease Disclosures
Property-specific radon disclosures must be included in lease agreements and provided to tenants prior to signing.
Rental Permits
Colorado requires a recent radon testing report for rental property permits & renewals.
Single Family Residential
Colorado Homebuyer Rights
Colorado law mandates Homebuyer Notification & Disclosure for radon.
New Construction in Boulder County, CO
These local municipalities require new single-family homes to be built with Radon-Resistant Construction:
- The City of Boulder
- The City of Longmont
- The City of Louisville
- The Town of Erie
- The Town of Superior
- Unincorporated Boulder County
Nebraska State Radon Policies for Residential & Commercial
New Construction in Nebraska
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- Local building codes must enforce these standards
- RRNC includes three approaches: barrier methods, reduction in radon entry driving forces, and passive system installation
- “New construction” includes single- and multi-family homes and any building used for commercial, industrial, educational, or medical purposes
- Read the Nebraska Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) law summary for more details and exemptions
Testing is the ONLY way to know if radon is a threat to your health, your family, and your property.
FAQs
It is important to test for radon prior to any real estate transaction and then again every 2-3 years to ensure safety and verify that the mitigation system is operating properly.
With a passive system built into the foundation, you avoid visible equipment on the building exterior and take advantage of an organic venting solution that doesn’t require electricity or contribute to utility bills. At most, the addition of a fan can activate the system to keep radon levels at a minimum. The cost of fixing a radon problem can be significantly more expensive than preventing one.
Radon is measured in picocuries/liter (pCi/L) and the EPA standard is < 4.0 pCi/L. Our mitigation services come with the guarantee that your levels will stay at or below 3.9 pCi/L.
If radon testing reveals elevated levels, don’t panic. M.A.R.S. Environmental can design and install a custom system tailored to your property. Radon mitigation systems can effectively reduce radon concentrations. These systems typically involve venting radon gas from the soil beneath your property out to the exterior so it can’t affect indoor air quality.
Well-maintained mitigation systems and fan components should last for many years, but it is important to retest your property every 2-3 years and inspect the system to verify proper function.
We Offer Radon Testing & Mitigation in:
- Colorado
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- California
- Wyoming
- Iowa
Our Locations
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call us
720-388-8448 -
Colorado Location:
580 Burbank St, Unit 115, Broomfield, CO 80020
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Nebraska Location:
3909 Cumming St, Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68131
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