RADON GAS TESTING:

Radon Gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and is estimated to cause 14,000 deaths per year, according to the National Safety Council.  The EPA, the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, and the American Medical Association recommend testing for radon gas as a health precaution.  

Key Benefits to Radon Gas Testing:

For Buyers - Know in advance if elevated levels of radon exist, so that mitigation can be negotiated with the seller.

For Sellers - Many buyers will walk away from a purchase if they discover radon gas. Having the testing in advance allows you to mitigate the problem in advance of the sale, to avoid losing the sale at the last minute.

For Homeowners - Protect the health of your family by testing for radon gas.

                                     

Radon Gas

Radon is a radioactive gas released during the natural decay of uranium the soil. Radon is odorless and invisible.

Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and is estimated to cause 14,000 deaths per year, according to the National Safety Council.

Radon enters a home through cracks in floors and walls, floor drains, drain systems and sump pits, construction joints, and exposed soil in crawlspaces. Homes with well-water can develop radon concentrations through showering and doing laundry.

The EPA, the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, and the American Medical Association recommend testing for radon gas as a health precaution.

The EPA recommends radon mitigation if the concentration level is 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.

Many corporate relocation companies require testing for radon gas prior to home purchase, and require mitigation if the concentration exceeds the acceptable threshold.

Homes with elevated radon levels can usually be corrected for less than $1,000.

For more information on Radon Gas:

U.S. EPA Radon Home Page

The Radon Information Center