Radon Testing in Copley, OH

Footprints tests for radon in your home or other building. Testing is over a 48 hour period to give you an average result. Footprints provides results in a detailed hourly report with zero conflict of interest.

Every inspector is licensed by the State of Ohio, requiring not only initial training and testing, but also 36 hours of continuing education every three years. Every test produces an hour-by-hour readout and logs any tampering, so when the number lands on your purchase agreement, no one on either side has grounds to push back on it.

Summit County Has the Highest Radon in Ohio

Summit County tops Ohio for indoor radon. The average home here tests at 4.64 pCi/L, already above the EPA's action level of 4.0. Akron, Copley, and the surrounding county sit in EPA Zone 1, the highest risk category in the country. The underlying rock formations naturally release more radon, and older homes with stone or block foundations tend to test even higher.

High Radon Doesn't Mean You Walk Away

A high radon reading isn't a deal-breaker. Mitigation systems work. They pull radon from under the foundation and vent it above the roofline, reducing levels by up to 99%. Installation runs from $1,100 to $1,500. Plenty of buyers in Summit and Medina counties turn a high result into a seller concession rather than losing a house they love.

Hardware Store Kits Won't Hold Up in Real Estate

Hardware store kits have their place for long-term peace of mind, but they fall short in a home purchase. Most use passive charcoal canisters that give one average reading over a few days. They aren't tamper-evident, and the results don't carry weight in negotiation. Footprints uses continuous radon monitors that record hourly readings and log any interference. That's the standard Ohio real estate agents and lenders expect to see on a contract.