Radon Tests
Radon tests are $150 each when added to an inspection service, $175 when performed alone.
What Is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it impossible to detect without professional radon testing. Radon can enter homes through foundation cracks, slab penetrations, crawl spaces, and other openings, where it can accumulate to unhealthy levels. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the leading cause among non-smokers.
Colorado Radon Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
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Colorado has some of the highest radon levels in the country.
The EPA recommends mitigation when radon levels reach 4.0 pCi/L or higher, and many Colorado homes test above this threshold.
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New homes can have high radon levels too.
Even newly constructed homes with modern building materials can experience elevated radon because radon comes from the soil beneath the home, not the age of the structure.
3
A neighbor's test result does not predict your home's radon level.
Radon concentrations can vary significantly from one property to the next, even within the same neighborhood.
4
Radon levels can change over time.
Seasonal weather patterns, soil conditions, foundation changes, and home improvements can affect radon concentrations, which is why experts recommend periodic radon testing.
1 in 2 Colorado homes tested have elevated radon levels.
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