What Is Radon and Why Is It Dangerous?
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can cause cancer in high concentrations. The Environmental Protection Agency has divided the U.S. into three zones based on radon levels, and Colorado is in the highest zone.
Radon gas leaches out of the earth and into homes through tiny cracks in the walls and foundation. Sometimes it becomes trapped in the house and builds up. But because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, homeowners don’t realize it. It takes many years for the radon in your lungs to produce symptoms of cancerous tumors.
Radon Testing Home Inspections in Thornton
Colorado does not require radon inspections, despite the fact the Colorado Department of Public Health found the entire state to have a high radon risk and estimates at least half of all homes here have unacceptably high levels of radon. In fact, not only does Colorado not require testing, but it also does not require landlords to get a radon mitigation system even if they are aware of excess levels of radon on their property. You must protect yourself and your family.
Our radon mitigation company offers short-term and long-term radon testing for Thornton residents. If the results come back showing elevated radon levels (higher than 4 pCi/L), we can talk to you about your options for radon mitigation system installation. We once tested a Thornton home that came back with a reading of 19 pCi/L!