What is Radon?
Radon is a carcinogenic gas that is hazardous to inhale and should be tested. Therefore, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The General Surgeon recommend radon testing services for all homes in Michigan, immediately. Furthermore, the build-up of radon in homes is a significant health concern and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Each year, approximately 12% of lung cancer cases and over 20,000 Americans die from radon-related lung causes, as a result. Therefore, The Surgeon General of the United States has issued a Health Advisory, warning Americans about the health risks from exposure to radon in indoor air. Furthermore, he urges Americans to test their homes every 2 years to find out how much radon they might be breathing and emphasizes the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible.
Despite the fact that radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas, it may still be present in your home and pose a significant health risk. Specifically, when you inhale air containing radon, your risk of developing lung cancer increases. In fact, the Surgeon General has issued a warning, stating that radon is currently the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Furthermore, if you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer becomes even greater.
Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels:
As stated before, let it be clear the EPA and the Surgeon General recommend radon testing services on all homes below the third floor. Evidently, radon has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. For instance, radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation, with the result, your home can trap radon inside. Additionally, radon can also enter your home through well-water. However equally important, if you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even more, very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
Again, any home can have a radon problem. To empathize, this means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. As a matter of fact, you and your family are most likely to get your greatest radiation exposure at home. Obviously, that is where you spend most of your time. Consequently, nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level. Also, elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes in your Michigan as well.
Radon Testing Services from Steady Home Inspection:
Short-term, 48-hour test can be performed independently or at a discount price with a home inspection. Immediately, these tests provide results on the same day of device pickup. Then, we will provide you with those results the same day.
Percentage of Radon Levels by County
Radon Gas is the 2nd leading cause of Cancer. For instance, each year about 12% of lung cancer cases and more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung causes.
Consequently, every year 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level.
25% or more homes tested in Oakland, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties have higher than federally recommended radon levels.
With radon levels being higher than ever before the EPA.gov, CDC, and Surgeon General, and Michigan Department of EGLE all recommend that every home should be tested for radon gas every 2 years.
Random Myths and Facts:
MYTH: Scientists are not sure that radon really is a problem.
FACT: Some scientists dispute the precise number of deaths due to radon, however, all the major health organizations (like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Lung Association and the American Medical Association) agree with estimates that radon causes thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths every year. This is true, especially, among smokers since the risk to smokers is much greater than to non-smokers.
MYTH: Radon testing is difficult, time-consuming and above all, expensive.
FACT: Our radon testing services are easy and certainly, inexpensive.
MYTH: Radon testing devices are not reliable and are difficult to find.
FACT: As a matter of fact, reliable testing devices are available from qualified radon testers and companies.
MYTH: Homes with radon problems can’t be fixed.
FACT: Let it be known, there are simple solutions to radon problems in homes. In other words, hundreds of thousands of homeowners have already fixed radon problems in their homes. Radon levels can be readily lowered for $800 to $2,500 (with an average cost of $1,200).
MYTH: Radon affects only certain kinds of homes.
FACT: Firstly, house construction can affect radon levels. By the same token, radon can be a problem in homes of all types: old homes, new homes, drafty homes, insulated homes, homes with basements and homes without basements. In brief, local geology, construction materials, and how the home was built are all among the factors that can affect radon levels in homes.
MYTH: Radon is only a problem in certain parts of the country.
FACT: In truth, high radon levels have been found in every state. However, radon problems do vary from area to area, but the only way to know your radon level is to test.
MYTH: A neighbor’s test result is a good indication of whether your home has a problem.
FACT: Without a doubt, IT’S NOT. Radon levels can vary greatly from home to home. For this reason, the only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test for it.
MYTH: Certainly, it’s difficult to sell a home where radon problems have been discovered.
FACT: On the contrary, in most situations, where radon problems have been fixed, home sales have not been blocked or frustrated. In reality, the added protection is sometimes a good selling point.
MYTH: I’ve lived in my home for so long. Therefore, it doesn’t make sense to take action now.
FACT: As a matter of fact, you will reduce your risk of lung cancer when you reduce radon levels, even if you’ve lived with a radon problem for a long time.
MYTH: Short-term tests can’t be used for making a decision about whether to fix your home.
FACT: In this case, short-term test followed shortly by a second short-term test can be used to decide whether to fix your home. Additionally, the closer the average of your two short-term tests is to 4 pCi/L, the less certain you can be about whether your year-round average is above or below that level. Keep in mind that radon levels below 4 pCi/L still pose some risk. In any case, radon levels can be reduced in most homes to 2 pCi/L or below.
Radon Test Pricing:
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When performed with a Home Inspection. Compared to normal Radon-Only pricing of $195.
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