Are you interested in having your home tested for radon? As a certified Minnesota home inspector, one of the critical aspects of our job is conducting radon testing in Mendota Heights homes. Regardless if the home is old or new, or you’re buying, selling or staying, testing the radon levels is an affordable preventative measure that can save the lives of you and the ones you love. Our company is a Certified Radon Testing Contractor and we offer our measurement services throughout Minnesota.
What is Radon?
Radon is a form of radioactive gas that naturally occurs in soil and rock. Sometimes it can even get into the water table. Radon has no color, scent, nor visual appearance. This means high levels can be present in any home and the people living in it are unaware. The common phrase “What you don’t know, won’t hurt you” may apply to some cases, but not to this one. If there happen to be high levels of radon in your home, you won’t know and it will hurt you and everyone else inside. We urge you, both personally and professionally, to have your home tested for high radon levels, regardless of how long you have been in your home. The threat of radon is real. Take action and protect the people in your home before permanent damage occurs.
How Common are High Levels of Radon in Minnesota?
According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website – //www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon/
- 2 in 5 Minnesota homes have high levels of radon that pose serious health threats
- 21,000 people in the US die of radon related lung cancer
- Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer (with tobacco at number one)
Why is Radon Dangerous?
When high levels or above-average levels of radon are inhaled daily, the outcome can be lung cancer. In fact, radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, with second hand smoke trailing it. The ultimate preventative measure for non-smokers is to have their residence tested for radon. There is no way of knowing if your home has unsafe levels of radon until it is tested. Protect your family and loved ones with an affordable radon test by contacting Home Inspectors MN.
Health Effects of Radon are Preventable
The good news is that radon-related lung cancer and death is preventable, but it requires someone to take action. The action is a simple one. Just call a Minnesota Radon Specialist, like Professional Home Inspectors MN, and have us come out for a quick and simple radon level measurement. We will ensure that the levels of radon in your home aren’t posing health problems to your family.
What if a Home has High Levels of Radon?
We test to check whether the radon in your home is a health risk. However, like the statistics above show, there is a possibility that your home could have dangerous levels. But that should not be a reason to put off radon testing because there are affordable solutions for reducing the levels and restoring your home to a healthy condition.
Mendota Heights, MN Radon Testing Contractor
Radon Testing and Measurements aren’t just for homes. They’re also vital in the workplace, educational buildings, and any other enclosed structures. If you are looking for a Professional Radon Testing Contractor, contact Home Inspectors MN at (763) 607-3064.
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