Common Defects

Radon Over EPA Action Level -- what Blaine homeowners need to know.

Radon levels above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L are extraordinarily common in Blaine — roughly 4 in 10 Blaine basements we test exceed action level, and the Anoka County average indoor radon is 4.8 pCi/L (already above action level).

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How We Document It

We document radon over epa action level with annotated photos, measurements where applicable, and a written priority recommendation routed by safety priority. When the finding warrants it, we refer you to a Minnesota-licensed specialist for repair -- never to anyone we have a financial relationship with.

What It Means for Your Deal

Defects discovered during inspection are leverage. Whether you negotiate a credit, request a repair, or walk away, our reports give you and your agent the documentation needed to move forward with clarity. Report in 24 Hours turnaround means you keep your inspection contingency window intact.

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More about this service in Blaine

The cause is geologic: the glacial till and Anoka sand plain bedrock under our feet contain trace uranium, which decays to radon gas, which seeps into basements through cracks, sump pits, and slab penetrations. Radon is the #2 cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking. Mitigation is straightforward: an active sub-slab depressurization system runs $1,200-$2,000 installed by a Minnesota-licensed mitigation contractor and reduces levels to under 2.0 pCi/L in roughly 95% of installations. We test with a continuous monitor (not a charcoal kit), deliver hourly chart data, and route mitigation referrals at zero cost to you.

FAQ

Common questions about Radon Over EPA Action Level

Severity depends on the specific finding, the location, and the home's age. We rate every defect we document by safety priority -- Safety / Major / Minor / Maintenance -- so you know exactly what's a deal-breaker and what's a Saturday-afternoon fix.

Some defects (Federal Pacific panels, polybutylene, knob-and-tube, active mold, recall-class plumbing) trigger insurance carrier requirements. We document every finding so your carrier and lender have the information they need.

They can -- but you have leverage. Most Minnesota purchase agreements include an inspection contingency that allows you to renegotiate, request credits, or walk away within the contingency window.