NEIGHBORS HOME INSPECTION KANSAS CITY HOME INSPECTOR
  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Environmental Testing >
      • Air Quality Testing
      • Mold Testing
      • Asbestos Testing
      • Radon Gas Testing
      • Lead Testing
    • Home Inspections
    • Termite Inspection (WDO)
    • Home Energy Inspection
    • 11th Month Warranty Inspection
    • Annual Home Maintenance Inspection
    • Project Oversight
    • Aging In Place
  • Qualifications
  • Standards of Practice

Radon Gas Test and Measurements

Picture
Schedule your Radon Test Here!
"Indoor radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country.  It's important to know that this threat is completely preventable.  Radon can be detected with a simple test, and fixed through well established venting techniques." - U.S. Surgeon General's Health Advisory
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas.  You cannot see, smell, or taste radon but it still may be a problem in your home.  When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer.  If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.  Testing is the only way to determine your home's radon levels.  The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes for radon.  If it's determined your home has high radon levels, there are ways to correct a radon issue.  Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. 
The EPA recommends:
  • If you are buying or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
    • ​Sellers - Save test results and all information regarding steps taken to remedy any issues.
    • Buyers - Ask the seller for a copy of radon test results.  If the home has a radon reduction system, ask for information about the system. 
  • For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested.
  • Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
  • Radon levels less than 4 pCI/L still pose a risk, and in many cases, may be reduced.
  • Take steps to prevent device interference when conducting a radon test.
*Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year
Picture
The average indoor radon level is estimated to be about 1.3 pCi/L; roughly 0.4pCi/L of radon is normally found in the outside air.  The U.S. Congress has set a long term goal that indoor radon levels be no more than outdoor levels.  While this goal is not yet technologically achievable for all homes, radon levels in many homes can be reduced to 2 pCi/L or below.  Your radon measurement will give you an idea of your risk of getting lung cancer from radon.   Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on:
  • your home's radon level
  • the amount of time you spend in your home
  • ​whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Environmental Testing >
      • Air Quality Testing
      • Mold Testing
      • Asbestos Testing
      • Radon Gas Testing
      • Lead Testing
    • Home Inspections
    • Termite Inspection (WDO)
    • Home Energy Inspection
    • 11th Month Warranty Inspection
    • Annual Home Maintenance Inspection
    • Project Oversight
    • Aging In Place
  • Qualifications
  • Standards of Practice