What do experts have to say about Radon Gas?

Radon Testing at Charlotte NC

Radon testing in Charlotte NC are familiar with radon levels, testing and how to mitigate them. My neighbour in Charlotte 28277 did radon testing and found unacceptable levels. He had the mitigation done. My specialty is in new home construction and I have seen many buyers be incredulous and unaware that their home may have radon gas levels that are unacceptable. Here’s why. Radon usually rises through the ground and into your home through cracks within the foundation. Radon can build up in your home if it is trapped. Radon can enter your home through cracks and gaps in the floor, construction joints or cracks in walls.

Radon Inspection Specialists Near Charlotte NC

Radon testing can be done at a very low cost and is quite smart. A Lowe’s and Home Depot test kit can be used to perform a self-test. You can also have a home inspector from the Fort Mill or Charlotte area do a 48-hour radon test. This will cost less than $200. My neighbour had installed a radon mitigation device, so I decided to test my own home. My crawl space home (with complete encapsulation), showed acceptable levels of radon gas. His basement home had to be mitigated. This EPA Citizen’s Radon Guide will protect your family.

If you are thinking of buying a home in Charlotte NC or Fort Mill SC, I recommend that you spend a little extra to ensure your safety. Home Inspection Carolina is our favourite inspector. He says that the average level ofradon in most North Carolina and South Carolina homes is 1.3 pCi/L. The outside air is approximately.o4 PCI/L. Radon mitigation can reduce it to less than 2.0 pCi/L. “To see my YouTube video about real estate from Howdy Home Inspections called “Home Inspection for New Construction Home Needs?” “

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