Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, and other openings. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it — but it can accumulate to dangerous levels indoors.
According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths per year in the United States.
The only way to know if a home has elevated radon levels is to test. The EPA recommends testing every home, regardless of location or age. While some geographic areas have higher average levels, any home can have elevated radon.
Our testing uses continuous radon monitors (CRMs) placed in the lowest livable level of the home for a minimum of 48 hours. These devices take hourly readings, providing a detailed picture of radon levels throughout the test period.
The EPA action level is 4.0 pCi/L. If your test results are at or above this level, mitigation is recommended. A radon mitigation system (typically sub-slab depressurization) can reduce levels by up to 99% and typically costs $800-1,500 to install.
Don't skip radon testing — it's a small investment that could literally save your life.
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