Radon Information
Did you Know
- Radon is naturally occurring
- Odorless
- colorless
- Highly Radioactive
While Outdoor Radon Disperses easily Indoor Radon Tends to Build up and poses as a serious health risk.
Why should you care
- Radon is causes nearly 30,000 Deaths every year
- The second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S next to smoking
- Continues to decay within your lungs
How does radon Enter the home
- Radon sneaks in through cracks, drains, and even plumbing gaps
- Modern, energy-efficient homes trap radon inside, making the problem worse.
- It can even come from your well water or natural gas supply.
Radon Safety and you
Risks for smokers
- If 1000 people who smoked were exposed to these levels over a normal lifetime:
- At 20pCi/L - About 135 people could get lung cancer - This is 100 times the risk of drowning
- At 10pCi/L - About 71people could get lung cancer - 100 times the risk of dying in a home fire.
- At 4pCi/L -About 29 people could get lung cancer - 100 times the risk of dying in a plane crash.
- At 2.0pCi/L - About 15 people could get lung cancer - 2 times the risk of dying in a car crash.
- At 1.3pCi/L - About 9 people could get lung cancer -
- At a level of 0.4pCi/L - 3 could get lung cancer.
Risks for non-smokers
If 1000 people who never smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime.
- At 20pCi/L - About 8 could get lung cancer - The same risk as being killed in a violent crime
- At 8pCi/L - About 3 could get lung cancer - 10 times the risk of dying in an airplane crash
- At 4pCi/L - About 2 people could get lung cancer - About the same risk as drowning
- At 2pCi/L - About 1 person could get lung cancer - About the same risk as dying in a home fire
EPA and Risk Levels
- Radon levels above 4.0 pCi/l are considered unsafe.
- Even if your home tests below 4.0 pCi/l, the EPA recommends retesting every 2 years.
- Radon levels change seasonally—higher in colder months when your home is sealed up more.
- Radon fluctuates during the day—levels can be higher at night than during the day.
Frequently Asked Questions – Radon Testing & Real Estate
Q: Won’t a radon test just create problems during a sale?
A: Not necessarily — in fact, testing early helps prevent delays later. If elevated radon levels are found during a buyer’s inspection, it can complicate negotiations or even derail the deal. Proactive testing allows sellers to address any issues in advance and show transparency, which increases buyer trust and confidence.
Q: What if high levels are found? Isn’t that bad for the sale?
A: High levels of radon can be resolved quickly and affordably with a mitigation system. Many buyers appreciate knowing that a home has already taken steps to ensure a safe environment. It can actually become a selling point, not a setback.
Q: How long does testing take?
A: Most tests take 48 hours, and results are available promptly afterward. We offer both Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) and Canister Testing depending on your timeline and preferences.
Q: Will this delay closing?
A: Not at all — our quick turnaround ensures results are delivered on time and in many cases helps keep closings on track, not delay them.
Q: What kind of support do you offer?
A: Our team is here to answer questions, explain results clearly, and provide expert guidance if mitigation is needed. We’re your partner in making the process smooth for you and your clients.