Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about radon testing, mitigation, and what to expect when working with RMS.
Your Radon Questions Answered
Whether you’re a commercial property manager, a homeowner, or a real estate professional, we’ve compiled the questions we hear most often in one place.
Commercial
Yes. Radon doesn’t distinguish between residential and commercial structures. Any building with ground contact can have elevated radon levels, and commercial properties — particularly those with large slab foundations or crawlspaces — can accumulate radon just as readily as homes. Radon can also enter buildings through certain construction materials, including concrete, block, and stone, which can off-gas radon over time. Florida has specific regulatory requirements around radon testing and mitigation for commercial properties.
RMS serves a wide range of commercial property types including multifamily and senior living communities, academic and government facilities, industrial and warehouse buildings, and general commercial properties such as office buildings and retail centers.
Project timelines vary based on building size, construction type, and system complexity. RMS will provide a detailed project timeline as part of your assessment and proposal.
RMS works to minimize disruption to your facility and tenants throughout the installation process. Our team coordinates with your facilities manager or property management team to schedule work at the least disruptive times possible.
Upon project completion, RMS provides full post-mitigation testing results and system documentation that meets Florida DOH and EPA reporting standards. This documentation supports regulatory compliance and can be used for tenant disclosure requirements.
Residential
RMS conducts certified radon testing that follows Florida DOH and EPA protocols. Testing is non-invasive and typically involves placing a detector in the lowest livable area of your home for a defined period. Results are then analyzed and reviewed with you by a certified specialist.
If your home tests at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, RMS will recommend the appropriate mitigation solution for your home’s specific construction type and radon levels. We handle the full process from system design through installation and post-mitigation verification.
Most residential mitigation systems are installed in a single day. Our team will walk you through how the system works, what to expect during installation, and what follow-up testing will confirm.
Mitigation systems are designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. Most components are installed along the exterior of the home. Our team works cleanly and efficiently to minimize any disruption to your household during the process.
Radon testing is increasingly common in real estate transactions, and elevated radon levels can affect a sale. RMS works with realtors and home buyers to conduct timely testing and, if needed, install mitigation systems that meet closing deadlines without disrupting the transaction.
Homeowner Protection
Cost varies depending on your home’s size, construction type, and the complexity of the system required. Contact RMS for a free assessment and quote tailored to your specific situation.
Yes, and RMS handles this for you. Post-mitigation testing verifies that your system is performing correctly and that radon levels have been reduced to an acceptable concentration. Full documentation is provided upon completion.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can seep into any building through foundation cracks, gaps around pipes, or other openings and accumulate to dangerous levels indoors. The EPA estimates radon causes approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year, making it the second leading cause after smoking.
The EPA recommends taking action to reduce radon levels if your home tests at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). RMS can assess your results and recommend the right mitigation approach for your home.