Test & Fix. Together we can save lives and limit radon exposure.

albany-county-radon-statistics

According to the New York State Department of Health, the pCi/L average in Albany county is 2.14. Out of a total of 2487 homes tested for radon in Albany County, 526 have failed radon tests with a 4.00 or higher using the EPA standards. As state and government entities raise awareness for health issues associated with Radon, mitigation systems are highly recommended for buildings over 4.0 PCI/L.

Our testing devices measure the rate of radioactive decay, not mass or volume of radon. Many areas in Albany County will test differently due to the various types of soil and bedrock. The only possible way to know if you have radon is to test for it as radon is inert and cannot be seen or smelled.

Although radon can come from landfills and other man-made situations, the majority of radon comes from the soil beneath us. Primarily from the area directly under and a few meters around buildings.

 

Testing your home or business can be very inexpensive.

 

There are many different testing methods you can choose from. Home centers around the country offer test kits ranging from $20, we suggest testing during the winter or spring months when radon levels are usually highest. We often urge homeowners to not rely on home inspector tests as the results are both a small sample (2-day test usually) and can easily be compromised in the sale of a home. We are believers that a homeowner that takes control and does testing themselves often delivers the most accurate results.

We do provide short-term and long-term certified testing if desired. Although at the price we need to charge we like to refer customers to a permanent digital tester that can be purchased on Amazon. Please see our radon testing page to see all the devices we approve.

If you are in need of a certified radon tester within Albany county, contact us today for your radon requirements.

 

  • Radon levels fluctuate. Test your home in multiple seasons for the best results.
  • Follow the directions in your testing device thoroughly
  • Do not rely on a home inspector’s test results when part of the sale/purchase of a home
  • Mitigation is often affordable and a permanent fix
  • We service Greene, Albany, Columbia, Ulster, Schoharie, Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties

 

 

 

NYS DOH Measured Basement, First Floor Screening Radon Levels (November 2021)
County Town/Village/City Test Location Homes Screened Radon Concentration (pCi/L) Total Homes
Average GEO Mean GEO Std Dev Maximum <4 pCi/L ≥4 & <20 pCi/L >20 pCi/L
Report includes results from charcoal and soil detectors.

Only Basement, First Floor readings selected.

Only Screening readings selected.

ALBANY ALBANY Basement 621 1.87 1.20 2.47 53.80 563 56 2
ALBANY ALBANY 1st Floor 205 1.03 0.46 3.12 24.80 195 9 1
ALBANY BERNE Basement 56 12.28 3.10 3.38 273.60 35 18 3
ALBANY BERNE 1st Floor 81 1.70 0.90 3.30 18.20 74 7 0
ALBANY BETHLEHEM Basement 522 2.42 1.53 2.46 41.10 456 60 6
ALBANY BETHLEHEM 1st Floor 108 1.31 0.88 2.60 12.10 107 1 0
ALBANY COEYMANS Basement 71 6.13 3.69 2.82 36.60 40 27 4
ALBANY COEYMANS 1st Floor 28 2.55 1.11 3.67 21.40 23 4 1
ALBANY COHOES Basement 183 3.20 1.79 2.99 36.80 142 38 3
ALBANY COHOES 1st Floor 128 1.25 0.60 3.28 18.60 119 9 0
ALBANY COLONIE Basement 554 3.56 1.83 3.05 57.90 434 109 11
ALBANY COLONIE 1st Floor 209 1.60 0.73 3.09 27.50 196 10 3
ALBANY GREEN ISLAND Basement 7 6.94 4.52 2.92 18.90 3 4 0
ALBANY GREEN ISLAND 1st Floor 3 0.97 0.78 2.16 1.90 3 0 0
ALBANY GUILDERLAND Basement 376 5.58 2.18 3.25 147.10 283 73 20
ALBANY GUILDERLAND 1st Floor 557 1.20 0.45 3.39 34.90 528 24 5
ALBANY KNOX Basement 18 3.94 2.31 2.97 18.00 13 5 0
ALBANY KNOX 1st Floor 5 1.16 0.71 3.02 3.40 5 0 0
ALBANY NEW SCOTLAND Basement 425 16.87 4.89 4.75 394.60 180 170 75
ALBANY NEW SCOTLAND 1st Floor 202 6.39 2.18 4.52 89.80 133 56 13
ALBANY RENSSELAERVILLE Basement 24 2.81 1.94 2.74 8.30 18 6 0
ALBANY RENSSELAERVILLE 1st Floor 13 1.87 1.11 2.95 6.80 11 2 0
ALBANY WATERVLIET Basement 105 3.67 2.37 2.77 25.50 74 30 1
ALBANY WATERVLIET 1st Floor 90 1.46 0.76 2.94 15.60 83 7 0
ALBANY WESTERLO Basement 31 3.83 2.26 3.27 20.10 19 11 1
ALBANY WESTERLO 1st Floor 12 2.89 1.43 2.93 18.90 11 1 0
 

 

Sources:

https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/radiological/radon/radon.htm