Do Home Inspectors Check for Radon?
Standard home inspections do not include radon testing — it's a separate, specialized service. If you're in the middle of a real estate transaction, your general home inspector will walk the property and assess structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, but radon, meth, and mold testing require dedicated instruments and certified professionals.
Quality Home Solutions fills that gap. We work alongside your general home inspector and your real estate agent to coordinate scheduling so testing doesn't slow down your closing timeline. Radon testing is often added to a full home inspection — our short-term tests typically require 48 to 96 hours of uninterrupted monitoring, and results are delivered digitally within 24 hours of device retrieval.
How Our Wasatch Radon Testing Works
Quality Home Solutions uses continuous electronic radon monitors — not passive charcoal canisters — for every test we conduct. Continuous monitors record hourly data throughout the test period, which makes them more accurate and harder to manipulate than passive devices. Here's what the process looks like from start to finish.
1. Consultation and placement
We assess your home and determine the best placement for monitors — typically the lowest occupied level, such as a finished basement, main floor office, or ground-level bedroom. Proper placement is critical to getting a result that reflects actual occupant exposure, not just the worst-case corner of a crawl space.
2. Short-term testing (48–96 hours)
Our standard test runs 48 to 96 hours using professional-grade continuous monitors. During this period, closed-house conditions must be maintained — windows and exterior doors kept closed except for normal entry and exit. The monitors record radon concentrations hourly, giving us a detailed picture of how levels fluctuate throughout the test rather than a single averaged snapshot.
3. Long-term testing (90+ days, optional)
For homeowners who want the most complete picture of their exposure — particularly useful in homes with significant seasonal variation or existing mitigation systems — we offer long-term testing over 90 days or more. Long-term results account for weather, seasonal pressure changes, and occupancy patterns in a way short-term tests cannot.
4. Results and recommendations
After testing, we deliver a comprehensive, easy-to-read report detailing your radon levels in picocuries per liter (pCi/L), how those levels compare to EPA thresholds, and what your next steps should be. If levels are at or above the EPA's action level of 4.0 pCi/L, we walk you through mitigation options and connect you with trusted licensed radon mitigation contractors on the Wasatch Front.
Is Radon Testing Required When Buying a Home in Utah?
Radon testing is not legally required in Utah real estate transactions, but it is strongly recommended — and many buyers request it as a contingency. Utah sits in EPA Zone 1 across much of the Wasatch Front, meaning average indoor radon levels are predicted to exceed 4 pCi/L. That's the threshold at which the EPA recommends mitigation.
If you're buying a new construction home in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Murray, or anywhere along the Wasatch Front, radon testing at the builder stage is especially valuable. New construction homes are often sealed tightly for energy efficiency, which can trap radon gas at higher concentrations than older, less airtight homes. Radon levels are especially elevated in Utah's mountain communities — homeowners in Park City and Heber face some of the highest rates in the state, so professional testing is strongly recommended before buying or selling in these areas.
What Happens If My Radon Levels Are High?
A result at or above 4.0 pCi/L means action is recommended — but it's not a crisis. Radon mitigation is a well-understood, cost-effective process that typically involves installing a sub-slab depressurization system. These systems route radon from beneath your foundation to the exterior before it can accumulate inside. Most installations are completed in a single day and bring levels well below the EPA action threshold. We refer clients to licensed Wasatch Front mitigation contractors and recommend retesting after installation to verify the system is working correctly.
How Long Does a Radon Inspection Take?
Short-term radon tests run 48 to 96 hours. Our inspector places a continuous electronic monitor in the lowest livable area of the home — typically a basement or ground-floor bedroom — and returns at the end of the testing window to retrieve the device and upload data. You receive a digital report within 24 hours of pickup. Long-term tests using passive alpha track detectors run 90 days or more and are used to establish a seasonal average rather than a snapshot reading. Want a more comprehensive evaluation? Our home safety report covers radon, mold, structural risks, and more — giving you a complete assessment of your property's safety in one visit.
Serving Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front
Quality Home Solutions provides certified radon testing in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, Sandy, Murray, Draper, South Jordan, Herriman, Taylorsville, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, Midvale, West Valley City, Lehi, Provo, Orem, Layton, Bountiful, Park City, Heber, and communities throughout Davis and Weber counties. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, call us at (801) 571-0344 — we're happy to confirm availability and get you scheduled quickly.
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