We provide certified radon testing using a continuous monitoring device. This is not only tamper-proof, but it allows us to measure the temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure along with the radon level. Most tests run for 48 hours and have instant results which include trending as well as an average reading.
Radon is a radioactive gas that can be present in homes all over the United States and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second overall cause of lung cancer according to EPA estimates. It appears from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and can easily get into the air you breathe.
Generally, radon moves up through the ground into the air and then into your home through cracks, doors, windows or other holes in your home or its foundation. Radon is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year with 2,900 of those of people who have never smoked.
Radon like carbon monoxide has no smell, taste, or color so a test must be performed to detect its presence.
Due to the rock formation in and around Baltimore, the EPA has determined that the area is a high risk for radioactive particles to make their way into your home from the ground. Radon is considered such a serious problem that in some jurisdictions Radon testing is required for home purchases. Routine testing is recommended even if you have a mitigation system.
Radon is considered such a serious problem that some jurisdictions (like Montgomery County) require radon testing for home purchases. Routine testing is also recommended by the EPA, even if you have a mitigation system.
Radon gas rises up through the soil. The air pressure inside your home or office is usually much lower than pressure in the soil around the foundation. This difference in pressure causes the building to act like a vacuum, drawing radon in through foundation cracks, construction joints, gaps around service pipes or wires, sump pits and other openings.
It doesn’t matter what type of foundation your home has or how recent your home was built, radon can get inside.
DIY tests are available, but most likely won’t be accurate or hold up legally. There are specific procedures for performing a true radon test. It is not worth the risk to save a few bucks by performing an amateur DIY test.
There is no “safe” level of radon. The “safe” level of radon exposure is no radon at all. The EPA’s recommended level for radon mitigation is 4.0 pCi/L or above. It’s estimated that 1 in 15 American homes have an elevated level of radon gas. While many newer homes are built with radon-resistant features or passive radon systems, these are not always enough to sufficiently reduce radon levels in your home.
There is no safe level of Radon as inhaling it can cause lung cancer and damage DNA. The EPA recommends a level of 4.0 pCi/L or above for radon mitigation. It’s estimated that 1 in 15 homes in America have elevated levels of Radon.
Let Handyman On Call help in determining the Radon levels in your home and provide the best course of treatment to keep you and your family healthy.
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