According to the CDC, about 1 in every 15 homes in the U.S. have high radon levels. With as much as 21,000 deaths due to cancer caused by radon, this radioactive gas is a danger in many households. And yet, few people are still aware of its effects, much less of its existence.
What to know
Radon can enter your home through the cracks in the structure’s foundation. It can also get into your lungs and cause considerable damage, especially after long-term exposure. Since radon levels are often high indoors, this constitutes the considerable risk for people who spend a great deal of their time inside their homes.
If your home has high radon content, you can be subjecting yourself and your loved ones to a serious health risk.
What you can do
You can ask for help from pros. Engage the services of an inspection company to identify the presence of radon in your home. That way, your fears, and worries can be put to rest in case the findings point to low or zero radon presence. However, if results turn up high in radon presence, you’ll need to reach out to a radon gas mitigation company for help.
How pros can help
Pros can help you pick the radon gas mitigation that’s right for your home. They will take care of the installation for you as well to ensure there are no errors or mistakes that could compromise the unit’s functionality.
What to remember
If you are a potential home buyer and looking for a home, make sure you ask for the home to be tested for radon first. On the other hand, if you are selling a property you haven’t lived at in years, it would be a good idea to have it tested for radon presence as well. That way, you’ll have a better idea how to proceed with a potential sale or buyout. Contact S.W.A.T. Environmental for more information.
