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What is radon? 
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon but it may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
Should you test for radon?
Testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels. There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon. It typically takes years of exposure before any problems surface and then it is too late.
Radon tests are mostly all taken in basement, under-ground areas, which are the lowest available living areas of a home. If you have a bedroom, office, exercise room or family room below ground level, a radon test is strongly suggested. Homes with crawl spaces generally do not need radon testing, but under home spaces should be properly vented. Check crawl space vents to be sure they are open at all sides of the foundation during spring, summer, and fall seasons. Crawl space access doors should be screened during these seasons for proper cross ventilation. Close crawl space vents when outside air temperatures fall below 25 degrees.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, American Medical Association and National Safety Council all recommend testing your home for radon.
Can you fix the problem?
If you find that your home has high radon levels, there are ways to reduce the concentrations. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. Contact us for testing and more information.
Please note: It takes 5-7 working days to receive the results of this radon test. Radon testing is only for the period of time noted on the test results. Radon measurements can change due to weather, earth, and home conditions. Click here for more information.
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