Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
The only way to know if a home has elevated levels of radon is to perform testing, which the majority of our clients schedule with their home inspection.
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There are multiple ways radon can enter and become trapped in a home, potentially causing harmful health issues for occupants.
Home of all ages and types can be affected by radon, which is why testing is highly recommended to include with all home inspections.
We test for radon using specialized equipment, regularly maintained and calibrated by a third-party laboratory. We follow EPA guidelines requiring testing for a minimum of 48 hours.
A monitor is placed in the home, which takes a sample of the air every hour for 48 hours straight, the EPA standard.
A report is generated detailing the average amount of radon found to be in the home during testing.
We send detailed information that will help you determine if a mitigation system is needed for the home.
Radon testing is an inexpensive add-on to your general home inspection at just $165. As radon is proven to cause significant health issues, we strongly recommend that radon levels are tested during every home inspection.
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Grand Home Inspection serves West Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Big Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon and beyond. Contact us for an instant quote by calling 616-710-1796 today or scheduling online now. We offer general home inspections, condo inspections, pool inspections, mold/air quality testing, commercial inspections, radon testing, sewer line evaluations, pre-listing inspections and more.