Garrison Radon Testing

What to Know About Radon?

Radon is a dangerous cause of cancer. It is proven to cause lung cancer in people.

38%+ of properties in the Garrison area have a radon level higher than the dangerous limit.

Radon gas naturally occurs in the topsoil, not the house. No property, new or old, is fully encapsulated against radon infiltration.

Every home interfaces with the ground underneath it in a different manner. This is why homes next to others may have radically different radon saturation.

Radon gas levels will fluctuate every day and with the seasons inside a safe range. Quick radon measurement is a snapshot and a solid indicator of whether or not the structure has a radon gas saturation.

Radon gas has a half-life of only a few days. That means radon concentration won’t be greater if the home is sealed for months or years.

How Does Radon Seep into a structure?

No dwelling is 100% airtight.

Radon gas can seep in through each ground-facing gap in the house such as drains, plumbing pipes, and even minor cracks in the concrete foundation.

The technique to know certainly the accumulation of radon gas in the dwelling is to order a radon test.

Our Radon Test Procedures

Measuring a dwelling for radon gas is a unique service when delivering a house transaction.

A radon gas expert will install the radon detectors in the dwelling. Radon gas detectors will be placed in crawl spaces, the level above crawl spaces, and any room touching the earth. Typically, multiple monitors are installed on the property for radon gas testing.

Your radon expert will shut every window and door, shut the damper on the fireplace, and make sure the heater or AC is running in the required manner. The radon gas expert will additionally mark every indicated window with tamper-proof tape to make sure that closed house requirements are maintained.

The radon gas apparatus remain in the building for several days recording the amount of radon gas in the building. A professional will come back to the home after the radon testing is completed to remove the devices and generate a report.

Give us a call today for a free estimate! Our Garrison home inspection pros will come out to learn more about your property, measure your space, and get you started on making your Garrison house one you can enjoy without reservation!