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Radon testing is not
included in the standard home inspection fee, but one can be scheduled for
you if you wish to order a Radon test. Please call our office at
330-644-3000 for pricing. If you are concerned about Radon, please look at
the informative sites below.
Links to Radon
Companies In Northeast Ohio
 What
Is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive
gas that comes from the ground. It is produced from naturally occurring
Uranium that has existed for millions of years in our soils. This gas can
seep into our homes where we could potentially breathe it posing a risk of
getting lung cancer. Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer
in the United States, according to the US EPA. It is estimated that
14,000 to 22,000 deaths per year are attributed to radon gas.
Click
on the button below for a printable PDF file from the State of Ohio
Click on the button
below to learn more about Radon.
According to the EPA radon zone maps, almost
the entire state of Ohio is considered to be a "Zone 1" area, which means we
have some of the highest levels of radon gas in the nation. All homes have
the potential to have high levels of radon gas and the US EPA recommends
that all homes be tested for radon.
Click on the button
below to see a Radon Zone Map for Ohio.
How Does It Get In?
The air pressure inside a house is usually lower than the pressure in the
soil around the foundation and base of the home. Because of the difference
in air pressure, the house acts like a vacuum and draws the radon in through
the foundation, floor cracks, and any other openings.
If you are buying a house, and want it tested for radon, state law requires
that the test be done by a licensed radon testing company. The test is
fairly simple, but must be done under "closed" conditions. This means that
if windows and doors are left open, a false reading could occur.
What
If The Level Is High?
Houses that have high levels of radon can be modified to reduce the amount
of radon gas to a safe level by installing a simple ventilation system, so
don't panic-there are many straight-forward reduction techniques that will
work in almost any home.
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