People often wonder if they should test for radon. It is one of the most common questions we hear. The simple answer is – YES!
Since testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels, no other answer makes sense. Radon exposure does not have immediate symptoms or implications that will alert you to the presence of radon in your home. It can take years of exposure before any problems surface. By that time, it may be too late.
The EPA, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, American Medical Association, & the National Safety Council are all in agreement that you should test your home for radon, since it is the only way to know if radon is present in your home.
Radon is a national health problem, which is why all of the above organizations spread awareness about the dangers of radon. Elevated radon levels have been discovered in every state. Current state surveys show that 1 home in every 5 has elevated levels of radon. The EPA estimates that as many as 8 million homes throughout the country have elevated levels of radon.
Elevated radon levels increase your chances of getting lung cancer. The second leading cause of lung cancer is being exposed to elevated levels of radon. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are in danger.
The good news is that if your home does have elevated radon levels, it is possible to remediate the situation. Licensed Radon Mitigation specialists can install radon removal systems to help lower these dangerous levels of radon. These systems are relatively non-invasive to your home & take about a day to install.
Radon mitigation systems help to reduce elevated radon levels by redirecting the radon out of your home. These systems provide a peace of mind, allowing you and your family to breathe easy.
