What is radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil, and groundwater. Since radon is a gas, it can easily make its way into residential and commercial structures. As the gas decays it changes into other radioactive substances.  Some of these substances (decay products) turn into solids like polonium 214 and polonium 218 which, when inhaled, can easily settle into your lungs. 

What’s the risk?

It is estimated that 21,000 people die of lung cancer from radon exposure per year. After cigarette smoking, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

It’s important for your safety and peace-of-mind to have your current and future homes tested for radon. FLX Home Inspection Services, LLC provides radon testing as one of our services.  We utilize a continuous radon monitor device that is placed within the home for a minimum of 48 hours.  The nice thing is when the test is finished, the results are available immediately and are supplied from an ELAP certified lab as required by the New York Dept. of Health.  This type of test is the preferred method for real estate transactions, since there is no lengthy wait for test results. Please email at flxhomeinspectionservices@gmail.com if you’d like to see a sample report. I’d be happy to send you one.

What if I already have a remediation system?

Did you also know the EPA recommends homes with radon remediation systems should be re-checked every two years?  This is an important maintenance item for households with a remediation system in place.  Please consider contacting us for your on-going radon maintenance needs.

How much?

A stand alone radon test is $200.00.  When combined with a home or maintenance inspection, the cost is $150.00. The results are available at the completion of the test.

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