What attitude? There was no attitude behind it. Maybe you misunderstood my post.
I provide my clients with a 48 hour CRM test performed by a professional radon company. They are very happy with the service and the price. It’s a win win.
Most important to this whole conversation is that the OP is from Indiana (like me). I was offering friendly advice on how adding radon is worth it even when hiring it out to a LICENSED professional radon contractor since radon testing/mitigation is a licensed profession in the state of Indiana. We obviously have stricter rules on who and what can be used for testing.
With this positive and informative attitude, the OP now knows there is money to be made in which ever way he decides to do it. My way is profitable, no time involved and hassle free.
I posted this in another thread, but it is appropriate here as well.
Some of you guys are getting to caught up on the testing equipment you use. For the most part your clients don’t know anything about any of the different types nor do they care as long as it is an approved method and you are licensed and certified to perform the tests.
Heck the government uses charcoal bags from air chek, nothing wrong with them or canisters etc… In fact CRM machines are ok but also are debatable as well. Like who knows or trusts the calibration? heck I would rather trust my health to 2 air chek tests done simultaneously than 1 crm, to me its a no brainer.
The equipment you use is not what is going to sell the job, it’s you professionalism, you knowledge of Radon. how it evolves, what is a pc/I what does that stand for, how did the name come to be etc… what medical issues does it cause, what conditions during the test that could alter the results, ie weather etc…
Sell yourself as the Radon Guru, not just another tester. If you are just another tester you will only get paid as such, if you are the man/Guru of radon you can charge more and get more for your skills.
Just think about if the way you got a HI was because you used a better moisture meter, or circuit analyzer then another inspector…LOL
Lastly YES you can not only make good money doing radon, but if you work at it you can make GREAT money at it, way more (and easier) then just home inspections.
Jim
James, you are correct. Your post is right-on. Here in KC, I used the red Air-Chek kits for years. You need to use two kits hung close together, for at least 48 hours. I sent them overnight with next day email results. Little if no legal problems. You have to follow your state or EPA protocols in case anyone or any attorney asks. Use caution. Does your client trust numbers on a small paper strip created by a machine, or professionally dictated results by a world renowned company?
Here in KC, many radon test companies will test the home for the buyer, and rebate the fee if radon is found AND if they due the mitigation: needed or not. I caught two local companies falsely reporting high radon results with CRM’s and getting increased revenue from the mitigation installation. One was with a home I was buying. CRM was adjusted high to get false high readings. Personally, I did not make a dime on radon testing at $125. Many here are in the $75 to $100 range, and I could not compete. Many state laws require record keeping, storage reporting, result reporting, etc. that takes time and your money. Here in Kansas, this was done and implemented, IMO, to get the little guys out of business. It worked.
Besides Montgomery, what other counties Jim?
Since my home base is in Montgomery County, that is where we started the crusade. with the help of some govt officials, as well as a few investigative reporters at NBC, ABC and the Washington post, and a few others we finally got the legislation passed. We are now working on getting state approval. Our govt moves so slow its mind boggling, but it is happening…Just taking time. heck it took over a year to get Montgomery County to approve it.
Jim
That did not answer my question.
Ahh, you wanted to know specific counties, …my bad. So far only Montgomery county, it is tough with little help. If you want to lend a hand when we meet with Baltimore County council that would be cool. working on setting that up as well as Frederick, and st. Marys county. want to meet with all those by mid year.
Jim
It’s best to be accurate in one’s claims Mr. Keilson.
I feel they are worth it. Even if you pay someone to retrieve your boxes for you. It is a volume business, so you need to do volume. We have 14 boxes that yield slightly over (gross) $50,000 per year. About 400 tests. Even if you paid someone to get them, added in your report time. You are going to clear over $30,000 per year. More, if you are efficient. I know guys doing flips who are struggling to make that. this is also the wages for a minimum wage job yearly, at the most basic level. With virtually, no work involved if you have good systems in place. Not sure how that wouldn’t be worth it.
Jeff, here in Illinois you would have to hire a licensed radon professional to handle your retrievals. Kinda hard to find one that is willing to run around and be a gopher for $8/hr when they could be running their own inspection / radon business. No, we are pretty much stuck retrieving our own devices, which can make life difficult at times with scheduling.