Radon Testing

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Air pressure inside your home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around your home’s foundation. Because of this difference in pressure, your home acts like a vacuum, drawing radon in through foundation cracks and other openings. Radon also may be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses. In most cases, radon entering the home through water is a small risk compared with radon entering your home from the soil. Contact us to test for this dangerous substance in your new home.