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Radon in Your Home

In Sioux Falls and surrounding areas, testing a home for Radon levels has become a pretty standard part of the overall pre-purchase inspection process. So needless to say, we get questions about Radon from our Buyers and Sellers all the time. In doing a little more background research for one of our clients recently, I came across an in-depth article on the Environmental Protection Agency's site, titled "Home Buyers and Sellers Guide to Radon." You can access the article at http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html#1.  The paragraphs below are some of their opening statistics....

Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.

fixedYou cannot predict radon levels based on state, local, and neighborhood radon measurements.  Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in the neighborhood to estimate the radon level in your home.  Homes which are next to each other can have different radon levels.  Testing is the only way to find out what your home's radon level is.

In some areas, companies may offer different types of radon service agreements.  Some agreements let you pay a one-time fee that covers both testing and radon mitigation, if needed.  Contact your state radon office to find out if these are available in your state.

U.S. Surgeon General Health Advisory

"Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country.  It's important to know that this threat is completely preventable.  Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques."  January 2005

Contact us if we can provide additional information... or if you would like recommendations for local professionals who provide Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation services. We're glad to help!

Kneip & Company, at HJN Team Real Estate: clientcare@gregkneip.com

 

Posted by Client Care on March 21st, 2008 2:26 PMPost a Comment (0)

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