Understanding Radon
Learn about radon, its risks, and how to protect your home and family.
What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can't be seen, smelled, or tasted. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe.
Health Risks
- • Second leading cause of lung cancer
- • Responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year
- • Greater risk for smokers
- • No safe level of radon exposure
How Radon Enters Homes
- • Through cracks in foundations
- • Through construction joints
- • Through gaps around service pipes
- • Through well water
Testing & Mitigation
Testing Options
We offer various testing options to suit your needs:
- • Short-term tests (2-4 days)
- • Long-term tests (90+ days)
- • Continuous monitoring
- • Pre/Post mitigation testing
Mitigation Methods
Common radon mitigation techniques include:
- • Sub-slab depressurization
- • Soil suction
- • Ventilation improvements
- • Sealing entry points