Why get a Radon Inspection?

Radon is a radio-active gas that comes out of the soil and migrates into homes.  Once radon gas enters the home, it becomes trapped by tight construction techniques that keep our homes well sealed and energy efficient. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon gas is a class A carcinogen and is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States.

The EPA recommends that EVERY home be tested for Radon.

If you’re buying a home here in South West Florida regardless if it’s new construction or 100+ years old, you could be purchasing a home with high radon levels.

The EPA estimates that roughly 21,000 people die each year from Radon alone! These are shocking numbers to say the least. For a small amount of money you could have a Radon test performed before you become another statistic.

What happens during a Radon test?

Typically, the radon test is a two-day process in which canisters or a machine are placed in the lowest-level of a home that is habitable. The test would be placed on the first floor.  Radon is always present, but its level fluctuates constantly.  After 48 hours, the average radon level is taken, and if the radon level is found to be at or above 4.0 pCi/L, it is considered “unsafe” by the EPA.  If this is the case, the situation can be remedied by a radon mitigation system.