What Is Radon Gas?
Radon occurs naturally in the earth and is found in trace amounts almost everywhere. It is only dangerous in highly concentrated levels — greater than 4 pCi/L, according to the EPA. We have done radon testing on some Aurora homes that showed readings of 19.6 pCi/L!
Radon levels can climb when homes are built above large radon deposits. The radon leaches out of the earth and into homes through tiny cracks in foundations and basement walls.
This gas can build up in homes — especially more airtight homes — where occupants can inhale it. Once in your lungs, the radon emits radiation, which eventually can cause lung cancer.
Because radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas and takes years for symptoms to show, many people do not know they are suffering from radon poisoning.
Radon Testing in Aurora
While radon inspections are a mandatory part of real estate transactions in many states, they are not in Colorado. This, despite the fact that the Colorado Department of Public Health has found elevated levels of radon in all 64 counties in the state and estimates that more than half of homes contain unsafe levels of radon. You must take matters into your own hands and arrange for your own radon testing at your Aurora home.
You can buy your own test online, or you can call our radon mitigation company for a professional radon inspection. If the test results show that your home has elevated levels of radon, our experts can talk to you about radon mitigation system installation.
Radon Mitigation System Installers
We install systems with radon mitigation fans that draw the radon out of the earth and channel it through PVC piping, which safely releases the gas into the environment at roof level.
Some Aurora homeowners choose to have their radon mitigation systems installed on the outside of their homes, near downspouts or chimneys where they are less conspicuous. Others prefer indoor installation, with pipes running through closets or garages.
About Us
Absolute Radon Safety, based in Denver, is a company that specializes in radon mitigation of your home. We specialize in creating a safe environment for your family.