Because of how subtle and dangerous radon can be, we want to do everything we can to ensure you and your family is safe. Radon can be found in any home, and is extremely carcinogenic, which means enough exposure to it may cause cancer. Let us help you test your home’s safety.
Radon gas is odorless, tasteless, and has no smell. It is present everywhere in the United States and is a natural occurring by-product of Uranium which comes up from the soil, through the cracks in our home and into the air we breathe. Radon can even enter the house through our water supply.
When we inhale Radon, it increases the chance of lung cancer. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States causing 21,000 deaths each year. Since smoking is the leading cause, smokers have a much higher risk of lung cancer when exposed to Radon.
Radon can be tested a couple ways, but one of the more effective ways is through continuous monitoring. This test will run for approximately 48 hours and is the best option as it produces the fastest results and requires no lab testing which can be a much longer process.
Here are only a few benefits to getting your radon tested: