Every Home In Georgia Needs a Radon Test!
Radon poses a serious health risk to you and your family that can cause lung cancer. Once identified, it can be reduced easily.
What is Radon?
According to the EPA, Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil and water that can build to dangerous levels inside any home; this means new and old homes, well sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without a basement. Radon gas is odorless and invisible and the only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test for it.
- Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers causing over 21,000 deaths per year.
- Over 800 people in Georgia die each year from exposure to radon gas.
- EPA and the U.S Surgeon General recommend ALL homes be tested for radon gas.
How Do We Test Radon?
- Our Inspector uses the Corentium Pro Continuous Radon Tester. This is state of the art technology that provides accurate and timely reports.
- Our machines must run for 48 hours in the lowest living level of the property. After the test is complete, the test results are ready immediately and are emailed to our client.
What If My House Has High Levels Of Radon?
- High radon levels is NOT a reason to back out of your future dream home!
- Radon is easily mitigated by a state qualified contractor.
- The cost of a mitigation system may vary according to the home's design, size and foundation. A radon reduction system's average cost ranges from $800 to $1500 depending on the house and market conditions.
