Radon Inspections
Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas. The deadly gas comes from uranium found in soil, water, and rocks and can be found in low lying areas outdoors. Radon enters the home through foundation cracks, drains, sump pumps, poorly insulated joints, and any exposed soil, such as crawlspaces. When radon is found in a home with limited ventilation, it can spread rapidly, increasing the odds of those living in the home to be at risk for lung cancer. Radon doesn’t have any smell or taste, so it’s impossible to detect without special testing.
4U Inspection Services offers radon testing for homebuyers, and homeowners. Our certified radon inspectors can help put your mind at ease by identifying any dangerous problem areas that can help reduce the chances of you and your family from being exposed to lung cancer and keeping them safe.
- A radon technician will place the testing apparatus as directed by EPA Guidelines.
- After 48 to 72 hours a radon technician will return to retrieve the radon test kit.
- We will need access to the home to collect the radon test kit. Our radon technicians are Sentrilock capable.
- Radon test kits are than processed at our in-house lab and the results are emailed directly to both homebuyer and real estate agent.
Testing Requirements:
When you work with 4U Inspection Services, you can expect us to educate you about radon’s dangers and what our testing requirements are.
- All windows and doors must remain closed at all times except for entering and exiting the home.
- External-Internal air exchange systems such as the attic and window fans cannot be operated.
- Central air-conditioning can be used, providing it does not vent outside air into the home.
- Evaporative or swamp coolers cannot be used.
- Fireplaces cannot be used - you may use a wood stove.
- The testing apparatus must not be moved or disturbed in any way.
Facts About Radon
- Radon causes close to 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year and is found in 1 in every 15 homes throughout the United States.
- Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, superseded only by tobacco use.
- The harmful gas commonly comes from the soil underneath the home (as much as 95% of the time!)
- Radon is a radioactive gas, which means that breathing it in will expose you to radiation.
- Radon can be found in a home with limited ventilation that can accumulate substantially. This can increase the odds of those occupying the home to be at risk for lung cancer.