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Aside from reducing radon, did you know there are benefits to having a radon mitigation system installed in your home? Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Since you cannot see, taste or smell it, the only way to know if you have radon in your home is to test. If… Read More

When performing radon testing in real estate transactions, it is typically best to hire a licensed radon tester. Your contractor should provide you with directions on how your home should be during this test, as well as where he or she is conducting the test. If you are in need of radon testing in real… Read More

You've found radon in your home - what should you do? First, don't panic! Radon is everywhere and fixing a radon problem is very straight-forward, and easy to do with a professional radon mitigation contractor. Second... ... if you have performed only a single test, the US EPA recommends a followup test before fixing your… Read More

In Illinois, both radon testers and radon mitigators are required to complete an approved training course and pass a written exam to become licensed. Since Illinois requires certification, make sure the company you hire has been properly trained and certified. Choose a radon specialist like you would a teacher, lawyer or doctor. You want the… Read More

Believe it or not, there are still people who do not think Radon is anything to worry about. Through all of the EPA campaigns, and the American Lung Association warnings about lung cancer & radon, people put off radon testing their homes. The reality is radon is something to worry about. It needs to be… Read More

We've compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about Radon Mitigation that we hear. How long do Radon Mitigation Fans last?  We warranty our fans to work for 5 years. The national average for fans is 11 years. The EPA recommends having your fans checked every two years to make sure… Read More

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… Read More

This is our final edition of EPA radon myths for 2015! EPA RADON MYTH: Do-It-Yourself radon test kits are not accurate. FACT: If you follow the instructions, D.I.Y. test kits are just as accurate as the extremely expensive professional radon monitors. If you are testing your own home and not in the process of a… Read More

This is our third, and second to last installment of radon myths 2015. RADON MYTH: If radon is such a big deal, why aren't our government health officials doing something about it? RADON FACT: They’ve already spent millions and millions of dollars trying. They’re not sure what to do next with the budget they have.… Read More

It's time for our 2015 installment of Radon Myths. In this multi-part series, we will evaluate some of the radon myths that are still hanging out. We'd like to put these radon myths to bed, once & for all. MYTH: I'm safe because I don't spend much time in my basement. FACT: If your furnace… Read More