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Stonegate Property Inspections LLC
P.O. Box 89222
Sioux Falls, SD 57109
P.O. Box 89222
Sioux Falls, SD 57109
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Radon Testing
What is Radon?
Why Should I Be Concerned About Radon?
How Do I Know If I Have A Radon Problem?
How Does Radon Enter The Home?
What Level Of Radon Is Too Much?
What If I find High Levels of Radon?
How Do I Test For Radon?
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. It is produced from the natural breakdown of uranium in both soil and water. Radon gas can enter any type of building whether it is a new construction or an older home - energy efficient homes or drafty homes - homes with basements and without.
Why Should I Be Concerned About Radon?
Radon gas is released into the air we breathe and because we spend large quantities of time indoors, exposure to high levels of radon over time can pose a serious health risk to you and your family. Radon gas can enter into homes or other buildings and can accumulate to dangerous levels. The Surgeon General has warned that exposure to radon gas is the number two leading cause of lung cancer. Smoking remains the number one cause of lung cancer.
How Do I Know If I Have A Radon Problem?
The only way to know is to test. You can not see, taste, or smell radon gas but its presence could cause potentially serious health issues.
How Does Radon Enter The Home?
The air pressure inside your home is lower than the pressure in the surrounding soil. Because of this difference in pressure your house acts like a vacuum, pulling the radon gas inside through cracks and other openings in your home. Radon may also be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses. Click here to see common points of entry for radon gas in your home.
What Level Of Radon Is Too Much?
The EPA has stated that all homes should be tested for radon and that all homes testing over 4 pCi/L should undertake radon reduction measures. Click here to see a radon map of South Dakota.
What If I find High Levels of Radon?
In the majority of situations it is relatively easy to determine the problem and put into place measures to permanently reduce the levels of radon in your home. Even high amounts of radon can be brought down to acceptable levels. If elevated concentrations of radon are found you should contact a reputable radon mitigation contractor for further information.
How Do You Test For Radon?
Contact a certified professional home inspector to evaluate your home for the presence of radon.
Having successfully completed the Radon Measurement Proficiency Course taught at Kansas State University we are knowledgeable in radon testing protocols for real estate transactions and other testing scenarios. We follow strict quality assurance and EPA measurement procedures and have demonstrated the ability to take reliable measurements with specific radon test devices. The tests are non-invasive and oftentimes can in accomplished in as little as 48 hours.
Stonegate Property Inspections offers radon testing in South Dakota.
If you have any questions about radon testing call 888-260-6832 Toll Free.
What is Radon?
Why Should I Be Concerned About Radon?
How Do I Know If I Have A Radon Problem?
How Does Radon Enter The Home?
What Level Of Radon Is Too Much?
What If I find High Levels of Radon?
How Do I Test For Radon?
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. It is produced from the natural breakdown of uranium in both soil and water. Radon gas can enter any type of building whether it is a new construction or an older home - energy efficient homes or drafty homes - homes with basements and without.
Why Should I Be Concerned About Radon?
Radon gas is released into the air we breathe and because we spend large quantities of time indoors, exposure to high levels of radon over time can pose a serious health risk to you and your family. Radon gas can enter into homes or other buildings and can accumulate to dangerous levels. The Surgeon General has warned that exposure to radon gas is the number two leading cause of lung cancer. Smoking remains the number one cause of lung cancer.
How Do I Know If I Have A Radon Problem?
The only way to know is to test. You can not see, taste, or smell radon gas but its presence could cause potentially serious health issues.
How Does Radon Enter The Home?
The air pressure inside your home is lower than the pressure in the surrounding soil. Because of this difference in pressure your house acts like a vacuum, pulling the radon gas inside through cracks and other openings in your home. Radon may also be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses. Click here to see common points of entry for radon gas in your home.
What Level Of Radon Is Too Much?
The EPA has stated that all homes should be tested for radon and that all homes testing over 4 pCi/L should undertake radon reduction measures. Click here to see a radon map of South Dakota.
What If I find High Levels of Radon?
In the majority of situations it is relatively easy to determine the problem and put into place measures to permanently reduce the levels of radon in your home. Even high amounts of radon can be brought down to acceptable levels. If elevated concentrations of radon are found you should contact a reputable radon mitigation contractor for further information.
How Do You Test For Radon?
Contact a certified professional home inspector to evaluate your home for the presence of radon.
Having successfully completed the Radon Measurement Proficiency Course taught at Kansas State University we are knowledgeable in radon testing protocols for real estate transactions and other testing scenarios. We follow strict quality assurance and EPA measurement procedures and have demonstrated the ability to take reliable measurements with specific radon test devices. The tests are non-invasive and oftentimes can in accomplished in as little as 48 hours.
Stonegate Property Inspections offers radon testing in South Dakota.
If you have any questions about radon testing call 888-260-6832 Toll Free.
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Mold Survey
Water Quality Testing
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Mold Survey
Water Quality Testing
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Environmental Services - Radon Testing