Why Radon Test?

The only way to know if radon is present in the home is to perform a radon test. A radon test will sample the air and reading the amount of gas. Too much exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. We test of radon to help prevent lung cancer from developing.

Radon is an element on the periodic table. The radon gas starts in the soil and then moves through cracks in concrete and sometimes through concrete itself. Radon will decay quick, as it gives off very small particles that are radioactive. The tiny radioactive particles can and has damage lung cells. These cells line the lungs. Studies have shown that humans who are exposed to radon for long periods of time or higher levels for any amount of time can lead to deadly lung cancer. This radon developed cancer has been proven to be related the inhalation of this carcinogen. The more inhaled, the most chances increase. There have been case suggestions of luekemia incidents also related to radon, although the evidence has not been concrete thus far.

With all of this knowledge and study, it is no wonder why EPA recommends to get a radon test. The process is really very simple and only takes a matter of a couple days to produce results from the radon test monitor.

• Methods to Radon Test a Home

We use two methods to use when we radon test a home. The ifrst of these two methods is called Continuous Radon Monitoring Device. These radon monitors are used for professional technicions to radon test home using devices which are calibrated

Instruments.

Professionals use these

very expensive calibrated

devices in order to certify the radon test results for real estate transactions or to give real data to homeowners looking for the precise radon level.

The second way of testing is by using a radon test kit pouch. These radon test kits are made from charcoal. They are placed in the home and will stay in place for a couple days, usually about 48 hours. The test kit is then retrieved and mailed to a certified radon testing facility. The air samples from the radon test kit are then analyzed by a laboratory.

Milwaukee Radon Mitigation Mitigators have been testing SE Wisconsin homes for 30 years. We are the oldest and most experienced radon company in Milwaukee Metropolitan area. We are also family owned. We care about this community. Call us to get an appointment and cost to test radon in your home.

To Schedule Radon Testing, Call Us 414-433-9400