Radon Inspections

Soil and rocks are the main causes of radon issues in a home.  Due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of your home, your home acts like a vacuum drawing radon through foundation cracks and other openings.

Whether there are cracks in the concrete slab, pores and cracks in concrete blocks or floor-wall joints, all exposed to openings can allow radon to be brought into the home.  Radon can enter your home even without cracks or openings.  Sealing cracks may appear beneficial but it is not a stand alone solution.

An open drain tile system (gap between the concrete floor and wall) will allow radon to enter in the home at a faster rate and increase the levels of radon.  A sump can also be another area where radon can enter your home.  Radon levels should be checked if either of these improvements have been made to your home since your last radon test.

Radon entering the home through water is a small risk compared with radon entering your home from the soil.  Well water can bring radon into the home through the shower or other water sources.