Radon Testing
APS Radon Testing Service is licensed by the State of Ohio to provide radon testing in Real Estate transactions and for concerned property owners. APS Radon Testing Service uses state-of-the-art continuous radon monitors for fast, accurate and tamper proof results. Every home should be tested for radon! If you are considering buying a home, the EPA recommends that you have the home tested for radon.
A licensed APS Radon Technician will perform a radon test and examine your home for likely radon entry points for $150, providing you with fast and accurate results.
National Radon Action Month
The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month and the The U.S. Surgeon General has called for every house and public dwelling space in Ohio and other states across the nation to be tested. APS Radon Testing Service is offering a winter special in honor of National Radon Action Month. A complete Home Inspection and Radon Test for only $350. A savings of $50 when you order a radon test in conjunction with a Home Inspection.
Why is radon important in Ohio?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters buildings from the surrounding soil. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Elevated levels of radon have been found in homes in every county in Ohio. Increased radon levels increase the risk of lung cancer in humans. Radon is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States. Radon is second only to tobacco smoking as the leading cause of lung cancer. Ohio’s soils contain concentrations of uranium and radium that supply a constant source of radon. Many of our houses are built and operated in ways that increase the likelihood of radon entry in homes. Ohio Department of Health estimates that almost one-half of Ohio homes have radon levels that may pose a risk to health.
How can I find if a home has a radon problem?
Test your home. Test results from nearby homes cannot be relied upon to predict the radon level in your home. A properly performed radon test within the house is the only way to find out if elevated radon levels exist. Testing can be conducted by a licensed radon tester prior to a purchase or after move in by the purchaser.
What is the role of the real estate professional?
Real estate professionals address many aspects of buying and selling homes. However, their licensing and the Ohio Radon Law prohibit them from offering technical advice regarding radon and health risks unless they are licensed as radon specialists. Instead, they should advise their clients to consult with a licensed radon professional.
What can be done to fix a radon problem?
If elevated levels of radon are found, homeowners can act to lower the amount of radon in their home and reduce the risks to their family. The classic mitigation is the installation of sub-slab depressurization. Again, only a licensed radon mitigation contractor or the home owner may install mitigation systems in
Ohio.
Should I test my home for radon?
Yes. Testing is the only way to find out how much radon is in your home. ODH estimates that one-half Ohio homes have radon levels above the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended action level of 4 picoCuries/liter (4 pCi/l) of air.
How much radon in a home is safe?
Any amount of radon carries some risk, even at or below the recommended action level. The risk of lung cancer increases with higher long-term average radon levels. Because it isn’t possible to reduce radon to zero, the best approach is to lower levels as much as possible. In Ohio, there are no regulation requiring that radon be reduced, so people must decide for themselves how much radon they feel is acceptable in their home.
EPA estimates that radon causes thousands of cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
APS Radon Testing Service
Serving Cleveland, Lakewood and Northeast Ohio
871 Richmond Road
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
(216) 544-9322
(866) 875-5566
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* Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2002 National Safety Council Reports.
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