Radon Testing
Radon is a natural, odorless, and colorless gas that enters homes through the soil beneath your foundation. It can affect homes of all types, regardless of whether you have an aging house, brand new home, a house with a basement, or a home built on a slab. Even when your neighbor’s home tests low for radon, yours could still be at risk.
Let Garr Home Inspections ensure radon is at a safe level for occupancy. With us, you can rest assured that you’re buying a home that won’t make you sick.
Call (502) 468-6510 to learn more about the dangers of unknown radon exposure, the advantages of testing, and what makes our technicians the best at what we do.
Why Should You Test Your Home for Radon?
Naturally occurring and radioactive, radon forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It can seep into your house through cracks in your foundation, gaps around your pipes, or through your well water, accumulating to dangerous levels without any visible signs.
Long-term radon exposure is a serious health risk. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and it can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle or location.
Since radon is impossible to detect without specialized testing, the only way to know if your home is safe is to test for it. Even homes in areas with low radon potential or newly built, well-sealed houses can have high radon levels. Testing your home is a simple, affordable step that provides added safety and, when necessary, allows you to take action to protect the health of your loved ones with mitigation solutions.
Garr Home Inspections’ Radon Testing Services
Our radon testing services are performed by experienced technicians who are required to relicense every two years. We also calibrate our radon reading equipment annually to ensure we’re always providing accurate readings.
Our services include:
What Level of Radon Is Acceptable?
An acceptable radon level is a reading below the threshold limit of 4.0 picocuries.
How Do You Detect Radon?
Our certified home inspectors take a hands-on approach to accurately measure radon levels in your home or commercial property.
We start by placing precise testing devices in the lowest livable area—usually the basement or ground floor—where radon tends to collect. Over the next 48 hours or more, these tools track even the smallest changes in radon levels, giving us a clear picture of how weather, ventilation, and building conditions affect your space.
Once we’ve gathered the data, we carefully review the results to see if radon levels exceed the recommended safety limits.
When we finish testing, we don’t just hand over numbers. We take the time to explain what your results mean and what you can do to address the issue.
Book Your Radon Inspection Today
With decades of experience, Garr Home Inspections is the trusted, licensed partner you can rely on for professional radon inspections. Whether you’re testing your current home or evaluating a property you’re considering purchasing, we’re here to ensure your space is safe from harmful concentrations of this naturally occurring gas.
Our team is ready to answer any questions you may have about our inspection process. Ask us about our discount options for first-time home buyers and for those who need a helping hand.
Looking for radon testing? Contact us at (502) 468-6510.
