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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The inspector is a dumb ass! Find a new one. [b]To begin, visit the EPA.gov site[/b]. They have a brochure about understanding radon. It's a natural occurring gas that can effect one home but not those next to it.  The radon gas seeps in through minor cracks in the foundation.  It can attribute to cancer.  If the test comes up positive, the seller should remediate if its in the contract. If not, you know and can expect to pay $900-$1200 to have it taken care of.  Your health is worth the $150 test.  [/quote]

+1, you'll get a good overview of what radon is and why you really want that test.  Even if you're in a situation in which you feel like you can't ask for it as part of the inspection, I would do it.  Our house was built in 1950 and the basement is a walkout, and radon levels were sky-high (I think 75 maybe?).

We had a remediation system installed for $1100 that brought the level down to 2.  We will recheck in the future, as well.  Definitely worth it to avoid worrying about lung cancer.[/quote]

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