Radon gases present a significant threat to occupants of a home or a commercial building. Radon is something many Colorado home buyers should be aware of. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas. Radon originates from the natural breakdown of uranium found in soils, rock, and water. Fortunately, like all our testing and inspection services, AmPro Inspections provides the most accurate radon testing in the industry.
Because radon is odorless and invisible, the only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test. Our AmPro Inspections team can help. Our test will find out with definitive evidence if the home you are purchasing is safe from Radon gas or if it is something you should be concerned about.
Should you get a radon test?
Radon seeps through the soil, and moves into the air and into homes through cracks and small openings in foundations. Homes trap radon in living spaces, where it may build up to dangerous levels.
Over half of all the homes tested between 2011-2015 had high levels of radon. Radon levels vary greatly from home to home. El Paso County and the state of Colorado are in “Zone 1” according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means the state and county have a potential for high radon levels.
AmPro Inspections encourages people to check the radon levels in their homes. The test is simple and non invasive to the home or your lifestyle. Performing the test could be a very important decision should the gas be found. If the test is inconclusive you can rest assured your home is safe.
However, a home that tests safe for Radon gas should still tested again in the future. The nature of Radon gas is only one reason behind why The American Lung Association recommends that all homes be tested for radon. Additionally, The U.S. Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation. Regular tests are definitely recommended even if you have a Radon mitigation system. Also consider utilizing our asbestos inspection services for additional protection.
Schedule Radon Testing
AmPro Inspections provides Radon testing for customers in the Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo areas. Call to schedule a Radon inspection today and get a free quote for radon mitigation if the levels are too high: