Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium found in soil, rocks, and water.

Radon and its decay products release radioactive energy that can damage lung tissue. Long term or chronic exposure to radon has been linked to lung cancer. The greater the concentration and the longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk.

Radon Can Enter Your Home in Many Ways:

Cracks in solid floors

Construction joints

Cracks in wallsGaps in suspended floors

Gaps around service pipes

Cavities inside walls

The water supply

Shower well water

Sump pit

The only way to know if a property has radon is to test for it. 

If you are a buyer and want to test a house that you are considering purchasing, you MUST use a Licensed Professional Radon tester. The hired certified radon tester must start and complete the test. No portion of the test can be delegated to the homeowner or Realtor, including mailing the test kit to the radon company. In addition, home inspectors who are not certified for radon testing may not give radon test devices to homeowners to use as part of their home inspection process.