Radon Testing in Maryland
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste and is connected to over 20,000 lung cancer-related deaths per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Baltimore-Washington area has millions of homes containing high levels of radon gas which can increase the potential for lung cancer-related deaths. When you inhale air that is contaminated, the odds of getting lung cancer can increase drastically.
According to the EPA, those living in a home exposed to radon have a far greater chance of getting lung cancer because they live in a high-risk zone. For this reason, when a home contains significant radon levels, it is possible to remove it, reducing the odds of getting lung cancer. Consequently, the only way to determine how much radon is in your home is to get a Maryland radon test.
- A radon technician will place the radon test kit as directed by EPA Guidelines.
- The radon test is placed in the lowest habitable area of the home, typically a basement.
- After 48 to 72, hours a radon technician will return to retrieve the radon test kit from your home anywhere in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metro area.
- We will need access to the home to collect the radon test kit.
- Your radon test results are processed at our in-house lab and emailed directly to you, both the homebuyer and real estate agent.
Maryland Radon Testing Requirements:
When you work with 4U Inspection Services, you can expect us to test for radon, explain our testing requirements, and educate you about the risks associated with radon.
- All windows and doors must remain closed at all times except for entering and exiting the home.
- Please do not use External-Internal air exchange systems such as the attic and window fans. These objects cannot be used.
- Central air-conditioning can be used, providing it does not vent outside air into the home.
- You can't use fireplaces - you may use a wood stove.
- In addition, 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. The odorless gas is found in 1 in every 15 homes throughout the Baltimore, MD metro area.
- Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, superseded only by tobacco use.
- All single-family homes are tested for radon in Montgomery County, Maryland before completing a real estate sales transaction
- 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.
- According to the Maryland Department of Health, building a new home with cost-effective and straightforward radon-resistant features can reduce radon entry.
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Factors That Lead to a Radon Problem Include:
- How potent the radon source is.
- How easy it enters the home
- Building Ventilation
Radon can enter your home at any place at any time even through well water. Some entry points include cracks in the foundation, basement walls, and floors. Nevertheless it’s easier than ever to get your home tested for a radon problem! 4u Inspection Services can conduct a radon test in your home in as little as 48 to 72 hours! Last but not least, to learn more about our Maryland radon testing services, call 1-443-539–8710 or schedule your appointment online today!
How Radon Enters a Home
3 Myths About Radon
Maryland Radon Testing is Expensive and Time Consuming
Maryland radon testing is affordable when compared to several health costs and structural issues if left untreated.
Radon Only Affects Older Homes
Radon can permeate into a home whether its brisk, drafty, sealed or a new home.
My Neighbor Doesn't Have Radon and Neither Will I
Radon varies home to home and can happen in your home without affecting those around you.
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Educational Resources
Why Do I Need Maryland Radon Testing?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you if you are selling or buying a home that you test your home for radon before either putting it on the market or before you consider purchasing a home.
What You Ought to Know About Radon Testing
When you breathe in air containing radon, you can increase your risk of getting lung cancer. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you may not be aware of it, but radon can threaten the sale of a home and your health.
The Ugly Truth About Radon
Radon causes more than 10,000 deaths per year throughout the state of Maryland. Your home should be a safe place to live – free from any threats such as radon, that endanger your everyday way of life.
