Fredericksburg, VA & surrounding area

Radon Testing

Radon is a dangerous gas that could cause lung cancer.  In fact, it is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

According to the Virginia Department of Health, 20 -25% of homes in Virginia have unsafe levels of radon and all homes should be tested for radon.

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What is Radon?

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. Radon is the result of the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water, and enters the home from below. The EPA urges every homeowner to test for radon or if you are buying or selling a home.

IS IT DANGEROUS?

The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. Radon can be a problem in all types of homes and has been found in homes in every state.

FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT RADON LEVELS IN THE HOME:

  • Local geology
  • Construction materials
  • How the home was built

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE RADON IN MY HOME?

You should test your home for the level of radon gas present in the indoor air. If you have high radon levels, there are ways to solve a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

HIRE A QUALIFIED RADON TESTER

It is important to get an accurate test. The best way to assure this is to hire a qualified professional to conduct the radon testing. As a qualified tester, we know the proper conditions, test devices and guidelines for obtaining reliable radon test results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I care about radon?

Radon is an odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock, it then enters the home through the foundation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Surgeon General have stated that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer – second only to smoking. It is estimated to cause approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. Radon mitigation is a must.

What can we do about radon in our home?

Because it has no odor and cannot be detected by smell or taste in the air, you must test your home to find out if you have high levels.

If levels are high, a mitigation system may be recommended. In less than one day, using pipes and specialized equipment certified technicians install the system that will vent air from beneath your house and vent it outside, reducing the level in your home significantly.

How much radon is safe?

There is no “safe” level and any exposure will pose some risk. Radon in the air is measured in picoCuries per liter, or “pCi/L.” The World Health Organization recommends that you take action with radon mitigation if the radon level in your home is 2.7 pCi/L or higher. With past tests showing 1 in 3 homes in Utah having high levels of radon, and the state average of 5.3 pCi/L, every home in Utah should be tested.

How many deaths does radon cause?

Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to the EPA’s 2019 Assessment of Risk from Radon in Homes. The numbers of death from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention 2018 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2016 National Safety Council Reports.