Radon Test

Spyglass Property Inspections licensed radon measurement technicians will come to your home with industry approved measurement devices. We use continuous radon measurement devices which will be set up in the lowest living level of your home and will take hourly readings of the radon level for a minimum of 48 hours. Then we will download all hourly readings and compute the average radon level in your home. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that all homes be at a radon level of 4.0pCi/L or below.

What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, tasteless, odorless natural gas that is produced in the soil beneath your property and is released into the air we breathe. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation

How Does Radon Get Into My Home?

Radon is a natural decay of uranium that is found in most soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. It can also move through cracks in solid floors, construction joints, cracks in walls, gaps in floors, gaps around service pipes, gaps inside walls and through your water supply.

 

Is Radon Present in My Neighborhood?

Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes in your area. To check out your area, visit the US EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/illinois.htm.

What Effects Can Radon Have on Me?

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As they break down further, these particles release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Radon has also been associated with other lung problems such as, asthma and bronchitis.

How is a Radon Test Done in My Home?

A continuous Radon monitor is placed in the lowest living levels of the home and an air level reading is done every hour for 48 hours and then the results are averaged to get the radon level results. A test is recommended every two years or when major construction is done to the home.

 

 

 

 

If Radon is Found in My Home, Can it Be Fixed?

YES!! If test results show your home has elevated levels of Radon, a soil suction Radon reduction system can be installed. A soil suction Radon reduction system is a vent pipe system and fan, which pulls radon from beneath the house and vents it to the outside.

* Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2002 National Safety Council Reports