THE Radon Screening

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but it can build up inside homes, especially in lower levels like basements and crawlspaces.

When radon gas enters a home, it usually seeps up through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, sump pits, floor drains, and other openings in contact with the ground. Once inside, it can become trapped and reach levels that may be harmful over time.

Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels is a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and increases the risk even more for people who smoke. Because you can’t detect radon on your own, professional testing is the only way to measure your home’s radon level and decide if mitigation is needed to help protect your family’s health.