RADON TESTING
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What is Radon?
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RADON IS A SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE
It is the highest cause of lung cancer
in the world for non-Smokers!
It is the highest cause of lung cancer
in the world for non-Smokers!
How does Radon gas get into my house?
- Radon may enter a home anywhere there is an opening between the home and the soil.
- It moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundations.
- These openings include floor drains, sumps, foundations cracks and many more.
- Your home traps radon inside where it can build up.
- Any home can have a radon problem.
- This means new and old homes,
- well-sealed
- and drafty homes
- and homes with or without basements.
How can I tell if my home contains radon?
Since radon gas
is odorless, colorless, tasteless,
The only way to tell if radon gas is present is to
TEST FOR IT!
is odorless, colorless, tasteless,
The only way to tell if radon gas is present is to
TEST FOR IT!
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Ron's Home Inspections, LLC
uses state of the art, continuous monitoring test equipment from Ecosense, the RD200 Pro. The RD200 Pro has been tested and certified by the American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists-National Radon Proficiency Program(AARST-NRPP) & the National Radon Safety Board(NRSB) |
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How long does a radon test take?
The EPA recommends taking a short term test, 2-3 days.
Once the test is completed
you will receive an easy to read report showing
the radon levels for every hour and an overall average.
Based on those results
Nothing may be required
or
radon mitigation may be required.
Ron's Home Inspections LLC
Will be there to help guide your decisions!
The EPA recommends taking a short term test, 2-3 days.
Once the test is completed
you will receive an easy to read report showing
the radon levels for every hour and an overall average.
Based on those results
Nothing may be required
or
radon mitigation may be required.
Ron's Home Inspections LLC
Will be there to help guide your decisions!
For additional information feel free to click the "Home Buyer's and Seller's guide to Radon" button below put out by the EPA.