The only way to know if your Clarkson home has unsafe radon levels is to test it, there is no smell, no visible sign, and no way to detect it without a test.
Pressure differentials between your Clarkson basement and the surrounding soil actively push radon gas into the home through any available crack or gap. New York State has regions with elevated radon risk, and Clarkson homeowners who have not tested recently may not know what their current levels are.
Buying or selling a Clarkson home without radon testing means one party is accepting an unknown health risk that could have been identified and resolved. Children who spend time in a Clarkson basement with elevated radon levels are exposed to the highest concentration of radon in the home.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up in any Clarkson home without any warning signs that you would ever notice on your own.
A Clarkson home that tested low for radon years ago may test higher today if the foundation has developed new cracks or the soil conditions have changed.
Many Clarkson homeowners who test for radon find that mitigation costs far less than they expected, and the results are verified after installation. The difference between a 2-pCi/L reading and a 5-pCi/L reading in Clarkson represents a significant health risk multiplication.
If you have a basement or lower level in your Clarkson home that is used regularly, radon testing should be a standard part of your home maintenance routine.
An open sump pit in your Clarkson basement is a direct pathway for radon gas from the soil to enter the air you breathe. Homeowner awareness of radon in Clarkson remains low despite the region being designated as a radon potential Zone 2 by the EPA.
To speak with the EcoSpect team about your Clarkson home, call (855) DRY-BSMT today for a free estimate.
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Call (855) DRY-BSMTWe are the leaders in radon mitigation in Clarkson, designing sub-slab systems for homes testing above the EPA action level.
After EcoSpect installs a radon mitigation system in your Clarkson home, a follow-up test confirms that levels have dropped below the EPA action level. The system runs continuously and quietly; the protection is always on.
Adam Schrader's standard for Clarkson radon work is that the post-mitigation test must show levels at or below 2.0 pCi/L before the project is considered complete. Every system is documented, labeled, and the fan is covered by a warranty.
To speak with Adam Schrader and the EcoSpect team about your home in Clarkson, call (855) DRY-BSMT or visit our contact page to schedule a free estimate.
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally in the earth and can pose a significant health risk when concentrated in buildings. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
Radon can enter homes through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, and even through well water. The only way to know if your home has elevated levels of radon is to test for it.
If high levels are detected, it's important to install a radon mitigation system to reduce the risk.
If you have concerns about radon gas in your home, don't hesitate to contact us or call us at (855) DRY-BSMT.
We install professional radon mitigation systems, and we can mail you a test kit, to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for you and your loved ones.
Residential, commercial, or public infrastructure, our team scopes the project and specifies the solution.
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