You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it — and testing is the only way to know if it’s in your home. Add a radon test to your inspection for peace of mind.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can enter a home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, sump pits, and crawlspaces, and build up inside — especially in lower levels.
Because radon is invisible and odorless, there’s no way to tell whether a home has a problem without testing. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and many areas of Kentucky have elevated radon potential.
ProChek can add radon testing to your home inspection, so you get your home’s condition and its radon level from one trusted, family-run company. Your results are compared to the EPA action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), and Darryl explains what they mean in plain language.
A few key facts about radon and why testing matters.
You can’t see, smell, or taste radon. A test is the only way to know your home’s level.
New or old, with or without a basement — radon levels vary from house to house, even on the same street.
The EPA recommends fixing your home if radon levels are 4.0 pCi/L or higher.
High radon levels can be reduced. A qualified radon mitigation professional can install a system to lower them.
Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels increases the risk of lung cancer. The good news is that radon is easy to test for, and elevated levels can be reduced.
If you’re buying a home, testing during your inspection period means you can negotiate mitigation with the seller before you close. If you already own your home, a test tells you whether you need to take action at all.
Radon levels can’t be predicted by a home’s age, style, or neighborhood. Two homes side by side can have very different results — which is why the EPA recommends testing every home.
Radon testing from ProChek is easy to add and easy to understand.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can seep into homes through the foundation and build up indoors. It has no color, odor, or taste.
A radon test measures the radon level in the lowest livable area of the home over a period of time. EPA guidance calls for short-term tests to run at least 48 hours under closed-house conditions — keeping windows and outside doors closed except for normal coming and going. Darryl will explain exactly what to expect when your test is scheduled.
If your result is 4.0 pCi/L or higher, the EPA recommends reducing the radon level in your home. A qualified radon mitigation professional can install a system that draws radon from beneath the home and vents it safely outside. If you’re buying, your agent can help you negotiate mitigation with the seller.
Yes. Radon testing can be added to any ProChek home inspection. Just let Dee-Dee know when you schedule at 502-802-6336.
Yes. Radon can be present in homes of any age, including new construction. The only way to know a home’s radon level is to test it.
From your first phone call to your final report, here’s exactly what to expect when you hire ProChek.
Call 502-802-6336 to add radon testing to your inspection. Dee-Dee will get you on the calendar — open 7 days a week.
The radon test is set up in the lowest livable area of the home, and you’ll get simple instructions for closed-house conditions.
The test runs for the required period, measuring radon levels inside the home.
You receive your results in pCi/L, compared to the EPA 4.0 action level, with a clear explanation of what they mean.
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