"Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas created when uranium present in soil, rock, or water breaks down. It moves upward through the ground and can enter homes through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, sump pumps, or through crawl spaces. You can't see, smell, or taste radon, but long-term exposure to higher levels can be dangerous. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., responsible for thousands of deaths each year."
"During a standard home inspection, your inspector checks parts of the home like the foundation, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, but radon testing isn't always included automatically. Usually, you'll need to request it as an add-on service or hire a certified radon specialist separately. When you include radon testing in your home inspection, the inspector places a test device in the lowest livable area of the home, like a basement or first floor, to measure gas levels over a few days."
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by uranium decay in soil, rock, or water that can migrate into homes through foundation cracks, gaps around pipes, sump pumps, or crawl spaces. Radon is invisible and odorless, and long-term exposure to elevated levels increases the risk of lung cancer; the EPA lists radon as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Because radon concentrations vary widely between properties and change with weather and temperature, each home requires its own test. Radon testing is typically an inexpensive add-on to a home inspection and requires placing a detector in the lowest livable area for several days under closed-house conditions.
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