Radon Testing

What is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that comes from deposits of uranium in soil, rock, and water.   It is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air, but can threaten human health when it accumulates in buildings.  Radon is a radioactive decay product of radium, which in turn is a decay product of uranium.  Uranium and radium are naturally occurring common elements in soil.

What are the Health Effects of Radon?

Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Radon can be inhaled into the lungs, where it undergoes radioactive decay.  As it decays, radon releases tiny bursts of energy called alpha particles, which can harm sensitive lung tissue by damaging the DNA. This damaged DNA can lead to lung cancer.

For more information on Radon, check out the EPA Radon page.

I do not perform any mitigation work. I am happy to pass along the relevant information to you once I have performed the test, but you will need to contact a professional mitigation company if I find high Radon levels in your home.

The House Inspectors, Inc is a provider of professional radon testing. Our equipment will provide accurate ongoing measurements of radon levels for the duration of the test period.  For questions or to set up an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact me!

Erich Prahl:
509 464 2217
thehouseinspectors@comcast.net