Radon Testing Services In Mentor & Northeastern Ohio

Buying a home can be a bit like falling in love. You shop around, seek advice from friends/family, and when you find the perfect match, lay it all on the line and pop the question. But even after the seller has said yes to your offer, you will likely need a home inspection, which often includes a radon test.

Any home can have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes in the Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties of Ohio and in homes all over the United States.

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. It is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and typically moves up from the ground or well water into your home which traps radon in the air you breathe. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that ALL HOMES be tested for radon. The only way to determine if your home is under the EPA action level of 4pCi/L is to test!

Your Mentor and Greater Northeastern Ohio property's radon measurement will give you an idea of your risk of getting lung cancer. Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on:

• Your home's radon level
• The amount of time you spend in your home
• Whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked

American Building Inspectors, Inc., is  locally owned and operated in Willoughby, Ohio. Our state of Ohio licensed radon testers can effectively test your home for elevated levels of radon essential for your real estate transaction. Elevated levels of radon gas are deadly serious, but addressing the problem is easy. A radon problem can be fixed. The scope of the work depends on the level of radon gas and the style of your house, but it is relatively simple and not overly expensive.

When elevated levels of radon in your home are detected, whether your property is on the East side in Mentor, Ohio, the West side in Lakewood, Ohio, or the South side in Brecksville, Ohio, a State of Ohio licensed radon mitigation contractor can assist you in reducing the radon levels in your home.