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Radon Mitigation Colorado Springs
Every homeowner or business owner has different health risks they already face, and our goal is to work with you individually to decide together if radon mitigation Colorado Springs is right for you. Risk of lung cancer can increase for every addition of 2.6 pCi/L in your home or business. Generally, we agree with the EPA base guidelines and advocates radon mitigation between levels of 2.0 - 4.0 pCi/L. As the EPA advocates, radon mitigation can alleviate up to 99% of the gas in homes, and it is quite effective. Even if you have lived in a home with high levels for years, chances of lung cancer still become smaller with reduction systems.
Inspection - Radon when buying a house
Did you just buy a new home? If so, congrats! Colorado Springs has been our place of business and our home for years, and we are always excited to meet new residents. Did you ask your broker or the previous home owner about the home’s radon levels? If not, give us a call and we can set up an appointment for a thorough and accurate professional test.
The national outdoor average level is between 0.1 and 0.5 pCi/L. Here in Colorado, the average level outside in nature is around 0.4 pCi/L which is on the higher spectrum of the national average. Even more concerning, almost 50% of homes in our home state of Colorado have radon levels higher than 4.0 pCi/L. Yes, you read that right. 50% of homes should search for radon mitigation Colorado Springs professionals to install a system for their home, but either are not aware of their levels or do not want to spend the investment on a professional system. We do not tell our customers that installing systems are cheap, as they run an average of $1000-2000. We stress the long term benefits we provide for our families health and safety. All of our employees have installed systems in their homes, because they understand the dangers lung cancer poses for their families.
If you are in the market for a new home in Colorado, call us and we will talk with your real estate broker or the current homeowner about current radon levels, and the date of the last proper test. When buying a house, inquiring about radon should be on the top of your checklist of safety questions. Be careful because a lot of real estate brokers make statements about radon which are not correct, including assumptions that the previous company who tested levels had up to date equipment. Many times our customers tell us of their own experiences when brokers convinced them against testing, even though they had documents showing unreliable testing kits.
Inspection - Radon when buying a house
Did you just buy a new home? If so, congrats! Colorado Springs has been our place of business and our home for years, and we are always excited to meet new residents. Did you ask your broker or the previous home owner about the home’s radon levels? If not, give us a call and we can set up an appointment for a thorough and accurate professional test.
The national outdoor average level is between 0.1 and 0.5 pCi/L. Here in Colorado, the average level outside in nature is around 0.4 pCi/L which is on the higher spectrum of the national average. Even more concerning, almost 50% of homes in our home state of Colorado have radon levels higher than 4.0 pCi/L. Yes, you read that right. 50% of homes should search for radon mitigation Colorado Springs professionals to install a system for their home, but either are not aware of their levels or do not want to spend the investment on a professional system. We do not tell our customers that installing systems are cheap, as they run an average of $1000-2000. We stress the long term benefits we provide for our families health and safety. All of our employees have installed systems in their homes, because they understand the dangers lung cancer poses for their families.
If you are in the market for a new home in Colorado, call us and we will talk with your real estate broker or the current homeowner about current radon levels, and the date of the last proper test. When buying a house, inquiring about radon should be on the top of your checklist of safety questions. Be careful because a lot of real estate brokers make statements about radon which are not correct, including assumptions that the previous company who tested levels had up to date equipment. Many times our customers tell us of their own experiences when brokers convinced them against testing, even though they had documents showing unreliable testing kits.
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What radon level is safe?
If you have radon levels between 2.0 - 4.0 pCi/L the EPA firmly suggests radon mitigation for your home. Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). Levels below 2.0 pCi/L are considered safer, but anything above zero should be consistently tested. We are leaders in radon testing and mitigation and we strive for accurate test results and only installing radon mitigation systems after deciding together with our client, if it seems necessary in their home. We calibrate our test kits every month to make sure our readings are precise, unlike some companies who neglect accuracy in hopes of making extra money with potential clients.
What radon levels are dangerous?
We think of safe and dangerous radon levels in sections, to help our customers understand the safety of different levels. Of course, any detection of radon can become harmful. After coming to your home for an initial test, if we see a level of 1.2 pCi/L or above, we recommend increased ventilation and properly sealing your home. If the initial reading is a level of 2.0 or above, then we recommend installing a radon mitigation system as the EPA recommends, especially if you or any family members are already at increased of lung disease. Levels above 4.0 should immediately install a radon mitigation system. If you want to wait one month for a second test before installing a radon mitigation system, many home owners go this course, and many times the readings are the same, which proves to only prolong your family to exposure.
What is radon gas? What does radon mean?
Radon is a radioactive gas that frequently causes lung cancer. Radon is naturally occurring in the air and both odorless, and colorless. It comes from the soil and can make its way into a home or commercial building through cracks or gaps in foundation, basement, water wells, sump pumps and drainage systems, basement windows and doors, crawl spaces, and any pipes or other systems that may be coming from the ground into your home. Most commonly, radon is found in almost all rocks and particularly igneous rock, soil, and water wells. It initially comes from deep ground water, and can make its way up through bedrock, soil, or directly through water wells. It first starts as uranium in ground water and soil which over billions of years forms into radium, and eventually radon. Some areas have higher levels of radon in the ground than others, and this can change over time. A high radon level means an increased risk of lung cancer. That is why we recommend checking your radon levels at least every one to two years. The hottest months of the year are the best times to check radon levels.
What radon level is acceptable?
No level above 0 pCi/L is completely acceptable, because any exposure can lead to lung cancer. That being said, a level below 2.0 pCi/L is generally considered less harmful if remaining consistent over time. If your home has radon levels below 2.0 pCi/L we still recommend testing every two years, as levels tend to vary in the soil over time.
What radon levels are too high?
Radon levels above 2.0 are considered too high and pose serious long term health risks, including lung cancer. Levels above 4.0 pCi/L should be death with immediately with a professionally installed radon mitigation system. This is when we believe frequent bi-monthly radon testing is necessary. We provide the Colorado Springs area. We put our community’s health as our first priority, and consider any radon level unsafe above zero, but the above metrics we believe in are a guideline for high risk levels. When radon levels are too high for in your home, we make sure to help protect you against this harmful gas, and provide protection for the well-being of your family.
What radon fan do I need?
We work with local and national distributors who provide the best quality radon fans and full mitigation systems on the market today. Call us to ask about the specific models we install.
Radon when to mitigate?
Mitigation should be highly considered above 2.0 pCi/L and we find it imperative when closer to 4.0 pCi/L no matter your current health conditions. Many of our customers ask when they should worry about radon and the standard parameters mentioned above will provide our honest professional judgement.
Radon when to test?
Testing for radon is a back thought for many prospective home buyers and current home owners alike. Why test for radon? We believe the safety of our clients and neighbors is our obligation. Since high levels of radon lead to lung cancer, we urge our community to have a professional test done, at least once every one to two years. We will not recommend radon mitigation Colorado Springs if we find it unnecessary, in homes with consistently low levels. If your home has had levels below 2.0 pCi/L consistently for several years, our professional team all agrees that bi-annual testing should be done, no matter your location. Radon levels in the soil and ground water below our homes can vary over time and keeping up-to-date logs on your radon levels will help avoid the consequences of lung cancer down the road. If you have readings above 2.0 pCi/L, we recommend retesting after 1 to 2 months for homeowners without any preexisting conditions, and we recommend immediate mitigation on an individual client-by-client basis, for levels between 2.0 and 4.0. The majority of our customers agree that they feel safer after radon mitigation Colorado Springs, rather than waiting months or years to complete an installation. Our installations are quick, and we can provide non-contact work to maintain social distancing during COVID-19.
Radon when pregnant?
We are frequently asked by couples expecting a new addition to the family if radon can affect pregnancy. We recommend radon mitigation Colorado Springs for any pregnant homeowners with levels above 2.0 pCi/L in their home. Radon is extremely harmful during pregnancy and exposure creates an increased risk of lung cancer down the road for children in the womb. When our children are still in the mother’s womb, their respiratory systems are working much more quickly than fully grown adults, and exposure to this vicious inert gas can do life long damage.
When are radon levels highest?
Radon levels are highest when the soil in the ground below and around our homes is the warmest. This usually means heightened radon levels generally exist in the summer. This is why we recommend radon testing and mitigation during the summer months, so that you are understand the worst case scenario every year for your family’s exposure to the gas. Some real estate agents test for radon during the coldest months of the year, to prove to potential home owners that they do not need to pay for a radon mitigation system. Levels of the gas can be ten times higher in the warmest months than in the coldest months of the year. Though radon mitigation systems can cost upwards of $1000, we believe it is our duty to provide our clients with precise measurements, to give them peace of mind for as long as they live in their home.
Where radon comes from?
Radom comes from soil, bedrock, and water wells below our homes. The colorless, odorless gas can then move into our homes or basements through pipes, vents, windows, sump pumps, drainage systems, and cracks in our floors and foundation.
Where radon is found?
Do you know where radon can be found? Radon is found in igneous and most other rocks and soil. Does it come from other places too? Yes, radon can be found almost anywhere on earth in the atmosphere in trace amounts, because it is naturally occurring.Yes, it can come from well water through wells and pipes, before it makes its way into our homes. It can spread throughout a home, but it generally emits upwards through the lower levels of our homes, like basements and crawlspaces, closest to the ground below.
Is there radon where you live?
Do you know the radon levels where you live? We can guide you through testing to see if your home should have a radon mitigation system. On average, Colorado homes have higher radon levels than the nationwide average. Almost 50% of all home in our states have levels higher than 4.0 pCi/L, much more than what safe.
Which radon test kit is best?
We truly believe it is best to have a professional come to test the radon levels in your home. Home DIY test kits are known to give inaccurate results. Many companies offer free home test kits as a marketing ploy, even though they are aware, professional testing is the suggested route to take by national and statewide health and environmental organizations. We do not believe any DIY test kits are best. For the low starting price of $150 for us to provide you with the most accurate results in the area, it is a no-brainer to give us a call.
Are you wondering which houses have radon and which homes don’t? Well, no particular design of a home is more susceptible to radon gas than another. It has more to do with the soil around and below your home, the construction of the foundation and any pipes and drainage systems installed that run underground to inside your home. Properly sealed and ventilated homes can have lower levels of radon than poorly constructed homes, but radon levels vary over time, and we recommend testing every two years for all homes.
Why radon testing?
So, are you still asking yourself why radon testing is so important? The main concern we have is the health and avoidance of lung cancer for our neighbors and clients. Regular radon testing gives homeowners peace of mind, knowing they are continuing to keep their families safe, year after year.
Why is radon so dangerous you may ask?
Well, radon produces radioactive particles in the air we breathe which stays in our lungs and emits radiation leading to lung cancer. Just like smoking cigarettes or exposure to second hand cigarette smoke increases our chances of lung cancer, exposure to radon gas has the same effect.
Why radon is radioactive?
The gas begins existing as uranium, then forms into radium-226, deep below the ground we walk on. Over billions of years, the uranium and radium decay further and further, creating the radioactive nature of the final gas we breathe when it seeps into our homes. The gas has a long half-life of almost 4 days. This means that each particle that enters your home can will stay there for 4 days, before it gets smaller, and dissipates. This is dangerous because more particles can continue building up in your home even after an initial test. This is why we recommend a second testing even for homes with levels below 2.0 pCi/L after one to two months, to make sure levels remain consistently low.
why radon is not found in atmosphere
Though radon is never first found in the atmosphere, it is found in the atmosphere outside in most areas of Colorado in small amounts. These levels will be much lower than the levels in an average house because the gas can disperse. In our homes, the gas can easily become trapped due to poor ventilation.
Why radon in basements?
Radon usually comes into our homes through our basements, foundation, or the lowest level of our homes. Radon can enter a house through the lowest story because it is naturally occurring in the soil, rock, and well water below our homes, and makes its way up to the surface over time. Though homes with basements are more likely to have higher levels of radon, it can exist in homes without basements as well. Because radon smells like the healthy oxygen we breathe, and has no smell, it is impossible to know when it is prevalent. We can install layered slab foundation and fan systems in your home to prevent further exposure.
If you have radon levels between 2.0 - 4.0 pCi/L the EPA firmly suggests radon mitigation for your home. Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). Levels below 2.0 pCi/L are considered safer, but anything above zero should be consistently tested. We are leaders in radon testing and mitigation and we strive for accurate test results and only installing radon mitigation systems after deciding together with our client, if it seems necessary in their home. We calibrate our test kits every month to make sure our readings are precise, unlike some companies who neglect accuracy in hopes of making extra money with potential clients.
What radon levels are dangerous?
We think of safe and dangerous radon levels in sections, to help our customers understand the safety of different levels. Of course, any detection of radon can become harmful. After coming to your home for an initial test, if we see a level of 1.2 pCi/L or above, we recommend increased ventilation and properly sealing your home. If the initial reading is a level of 2.0 or above, then we recommend installing a radon mitigation system as the EPA recommends, especially if you or any family members are already at increased of lung disease. Levels above 4.0 should immediately install a radon mitigation system. If you want to wait one month for a second test before installing a radon mitigation system, many home owners go this course, and many times the readings are the same, which proves to only prolong your family to exposure.
What is radon gas? What does radon mean?
Radon is a radioactive gas that frequently causes lung cancer. Radon is naturally occurring in the air and both odorless, and colorless. It comes from the soil and can make its way into a home or commercial building through cracks or gaps in foundation, basement, water wells, sump pumps and drainage systems, basement windows and doors, crawl spaces, and any pipes or other systems that may be coming from the ground into your home. Most commonly, radon is found in almost all rocks and particularly igneous rock, soil, and water wells. It initially comes from deep ground water, and can make its way up through bedrock, soil, or directly through water wells. It first starts as uranium in ground water and soil which over billions of years forms into radium, and eventually radon. Some areas have higher levels of radon in the ground than others, and this can change over time. A high radon level means an increased risk of lung cancer. That is why we recommend checking your radon levels at least every one to two years. The hottest months of the year are the best times to check radon levels.
What radon level is acceptable?
No level above 0 pCi/L is completely acceptable, because any exposure can lead to lung cancer. That being said, a level below 2.0 pCi/L is generally considered less harmful if remaining consistent over time. If your home has radon levels below 2.0 pCi/L we still recommend testing every two years, as levels tend to vary in the soil over time.
What radon levels are too high?
Radon levels above 2.0 are considered too high and pose serious long term health risks, including lung cancer. Levels above 4.0 pCi/L should be death with immediately with a professionally installed radon mitigation system. This is when we believe frequent bi-monthly radon testing is necessary. We provide the Colorado Springs area. We put our community’s health as our first priority, and consider any radon level unsafe above zero, but the above metrics we believe in are a guideline for high risk levels. When radon levels are too high for in your home, we make sure to help protect you against this harmful gas, and provide protection for the well-being of your family.
What radon fan do I need?
We work with local and national distributors who provide the best quality radon fans and full mitigation systems on the market today. Call us to ask about the specific models we install.
Radon when to mitigate?
Mitigation should be highly considered above 2.0 pCi/L and we find it imperative when closer to 4.0 pCi/L no matter your current health conditions. Many of our customers ask when they should worry about radon and the standard parameters mentioned above will provide our honest professional judgement.
Radon when to test?
Testing for radon is a back thought for many prospective home buyers and current home owners alike. Why test for radon? We believe the safety of our clients and neighbors is our obligation. Since high levels of radon lead to lung cancer, we urge our community to have a professional test done, at least once every one to two years. We will not recommend radon mitigation Colorado Springs if we find it unnecessary, in homes with consistently low levels. If your home has had levels below 2.0 pCi/L consistently for several years, our professional team all agrees that bi-annual testing should be done, no matter your location. Radon levels in the soil and ground water below our homes can vary over time and keeping up-to-date logs on your radon levels will help avoid the consequences of lung cancer down the road. If you have readings above 2.0 pCi/L, we recommend retesting after 1 to 2 months for homeowners without any preexisting conditions, and we recommend immediate mitigation on an individual client-by-client basis, for levels between 2.0 and 4.0. The majority of our customers agree that they feel safer after radon mitigation Colorado Springs, rather than waiting months or years to complete an installation. Our installations are quick, and we can provide non-contact work to maintain social distancing during COVID-19.
Radon when pregnant?
We are frequently asked by couples expecting a new addition to the family if radon can affect pregnancy. We recommend radon mitigation Colorado Springs for any pregnant homeowners with levels above 2.0 pCi/L in their home. Radon is extremely harmful during pregnancy and exposure creates an increased risk of lung cancer down the road for children in the womb. When our children are still in the mother’s womb, their respiratory systems are working much more quickly than fully grown adults, and exposure to this vicious inert gas can do life long damage.
When are radon levels highest?
Radon levels are highest when the soil in the ground below and around our homes is the warmest. This usually means heightened radon levels generally exist in the summer. This is why we recommend radon testing and mitigation during the summer months, so that you are understand the worst case scenario every year for your family’s exposure to the gas. Some real estate agents test for radon during the coldest months of the year, to prove to potential home owners that they do not need to pay for a radon mitigation system. Levels of the gas can be ten times higher in the warmest months than in the coldest months of the year. Though radon mitigation systems can cost upwards of $1000, we believe it is our duty to provide our clients with precise measurements, to give them peace of mind for as long as they live in their home.
Where radon comes from?
Radom comes from soil, bedrock, and water wells below our homes. The colorless, odorless gas can then move into our homes or basements through pipes, vents, windows, sump pumps, drainage systems, and cracks in our floors and foundation.
Where radon is found?
Do you know where radon can be found? Radon is found in igneous and most other rocks and soil. Does it come from other places too? Yes, radon can be found almost anywhere on earth in the atmosphere in trace amounts, because it is naturally occurring.Yes, it can come from well water through wells and pipes, before it makes its way into our homes. It can spread throughout a home, but it generally emits upwards through the lower levels of our homes, like basements and crawlspaces, closest to the ground below.
Is there radon where you live?
Do you know the radon levels where you live? We can guide you through testing to see if your home should have a radon mitigation system. On average, Colorado homes have higher radon levels than the nationwide average. Almost 50% of all home in our states have levels higher than 4.0 pCi/L, much more than what safe.
Which radon test kit is best?
We truly believe it is best to have a professional come to test the radon levels in your home. Home DIY test kits are known to give inaccurate results. Many companies offer free home test kits as a marketing ploy, even though they are aware, professional testing is the suggested route to take by national and statewide health and environmental organizations. We do not believe any DIY test kits are best. For the low starting price of $150 for us to provide you with the most accurate results in the area, it is a no-brainer to give us a call.
Are you wondering which houses have radon and which homes don’t? Well, no particular design of a home is more susceptible to radon gas than another. It has more to do with the soil around and below your home, the construction of the foundation and any pipes and drainage systems installed that run underground to inside your home. Properly sealed and ventilated homes can have lower levels of radon than poorly constructed homes, but radon levels vary over time, and we recommend testing every two years for all homes.
Why radon testing?
So, are you still asking yourself why radon testing is so important? The main concern we have is the health and avoidance of lung cancer for our neighbors and clients. Regular radon testing gives homeowners peace of mind, knowing they are continuing to keep their families safe, year after year.
Why is radon so dangerous you may ask?
Well, radon produces radioactive particles in the air we breathe which stays in our lungs and emits radiation leading to lung cancer. Just like smoking cigarettes or exposure to second hand cigarette smoke increases our chances of lung cancer, exposure to radon gas has the same effect.
Why radon is radioactive?
The gas begins existing as uranium, then forms into radium-226, deep below the ground we walk on. Over billions of years, the uranium and radium decay further and further, creating the radioactive nature of the final gas we breathe when it seeps into our homes. The gas has a long half-life of almost 4 days. This means that each particle that enters your home can will stay there for 4 days, before it gets smaller, and dissipates. This is dangerous because more particles can continue building up in your home even after an initial test. This is why we recommend a second testing even for homes with levels below 2.0 pCi/L after one to two months, to make sure levels remain consistently low.
why radon is not found in atmosphere
Though radon is never first found in the atmosphere, it is found in the atmosphere outside in most areas of Colorado in small amounts. These levels will be much lower than the levels in an average house because the gas can disperse. In our homes, the gas can easily become trapped due to poor ventilation.
Why radon in basements?
Radon usually comes into our homes through our basements, foundation, or the lowest level of our homes. Radon can enter a house through the lowest story because it is naturally occurring in the soil, rock, and well water below our homes, and makes its way up to the surface over time. Though homes with basements are more likely to have higher levels of radon, it can exist in homes without basements as well. Because radon smells like the healthy oxygen we breathe, and has no smell, it is impossible to know when it is prevalent. We can install layered slab foundation and fan systems in your home to prevent further exposure.
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