Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. This gas occurs naturally in soil and rocks, so it’s possible your home contains high amounts of radon. Elevated radon levels occur when there are cracks in the floors or gaps in the foundation of your home. Because radon is so dangerous, it’s critical that you order professional radon testing for your home.
1. Radon Testing for Your Home May Help It Sell Faster
If you’re preparing to list your home on the market, expedite the sales process by ordering radon testing for your home first. Having documentation of low radon levels gives prospective buyers confidence in the investment they’re about to make. Ordering a radon test is also recommended if you have a substantial amount of competition on the market. Finding a way to set your home apart from the others can give you an advantage.
If a buyer is interested in your home and another property too, the radon test results may be key in convincing the buyer your home is the better option. Don’t wait until after the home has been listed to order a radon test. If a buyer requests radon testing once they’ve made an offer on your home, the closing process will take longer to complete. If the test comes back showing levels of 4 pCi/L or higher, the buyer will probably request that you mitigate the radon before closing.
2. Testing Is the Only Way to Detect Radon
Radon gas cannot be detected by taste, smell, or sight, which means that a test is the only way for you to detect radon in your home. The reason that radon causes so many cases of lung cancer is that it is hard to detect, so a family can be unknowingly exposed to radon for years. Professional radon testing for your home will reveal if radon is a concern.
3. Many Homes Contain High Levels of Radon
Radon is a common issue. It’s estimated that one out of fifteen homes in the U.S. has high levels. Radon gas seeps upwards from underground, so families with basements that double as living spaces are at a higher risk of being exposed. Order radon testing for your home from a professional for the most accurate results.
Assurance Home Services offers radon testing and other home inspection services. Contact us to request an inspection.