Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Are you purchasing a home in the Raleigh, North Carolina area? Here’s some information about Radon.

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Are you purchasing a home in the Raleigh, North Carolina area? Here’s some information about Radon.

What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown or decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon can be found all over the U.S. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon. It can get into any type of building through the ground or cracks in the foundations of homes, offices, and schools. It mixes with the air you breathe. Radon can also enter your home through well water. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today.

Should you test for Radon in the Raleigh, NC area?

Yes. It is the only way that you can know if your family is at risk to exposure to radon. The EPA recommends that you test all homes below the third floor.

What is the acceptable level for Radon?

4 pCi/L or more is considered to be a level of risk.

Can you fix a home that is found to contain radon?

Yes. Radon reduction systems work and they can be reasonable in price. Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%. Because of this even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

The Poling Team provides a simple radon test to all our clients at no charge. If you list your home with us, we will test you home for free before it goes on the market, so you will know if there is a problem. For our buyer clients, we also provide this service as a part of the home inspection process. If the simple carbon filter test reveals a potential problem, then we will recommend a more sensitive testing solution.

We have links for more information on Radon and other important Raleigh, NC disclosures here: Raleigh, North Carolina Area Disclosures

Here is a link to the EPA Radon Guide in PDF format: Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon

Want to test your Raleigh, NC home? Contact us for information on how to get a radon test performed.

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