5 Warning Signs

Not everyone is familiar with radon, which is a radioactive gas that can find its way into homes and businesses. The dangerous aspect of this gas is that it is colorless and odorless, so many people do not even recognize their exposure until physical symptoms result. Knowing your risks for radon, including when you could need professional mitigation solutions, allows you to better understand when to act.  

While you know your home or business better than anyone, there are usually five circumstances that could encourage further testing or mitigative solutions.  

  • High-Risk Regions  

Many homeowners' are motivated to test regularly for radon and mitigate the threat when it is commonly encountered in their region. Certain areas of the country are more likely to face damaging levels of this radioactive gas, and homes built in these locations should be mindful of the threat.  

  • Basement and Crawlspace  

Those with a basement or crawlspace could face a greater risk for radon, as basements deteriorate over time and crawlspaces are rarely meticulously sealed when built. Even homes sitting on slabs with poor ventilation could face the harmful effects of radon exposure.  

  • Recent Renovation or Construction 

Changes to your home or new construction can lead to the presence or infiltration of radon. Disturbing the ground where it seeps up can create new paths for it to find its way into the lowest levels of your property.  

  • Health Effects 

Because the gas is odorless and colorless, it is often a matter of physical symptoms indicating a threat. Long-term exposure can frequently lead to someone in the household having respiratory concerns like shortness of breath or chronic coughing. Because this can elevate to even more threatening levels for residents, this should be enough signal to test for radon levels and mitigate the gas if found. 

  • High Test Results  

Personal testing kits are available in many stores, making them an accessible component of responsible home ownership. Higher test results could be a false positive but should be taken seriously. Direct indicators of radon in higher concentrations should spur action, so do not waste time before contacting our experienced Lightspeed Restoration team.  

Lightspeed Restoration Can Help You Breathe Easier 

As professional mitigators for radon gas and other threats to your home, we have a unique responsibility to overcome these threats and keep your household safe.

Radon testing requires special equipment such as a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) or special test kits such as Activated Charcoal (AC) or Liquid Scintillation (LS) devices. We can send them to a third-party lab for results. After the testing and assessment indicate the danger of radon gas exists or could exist, our professionals get to work on three areas of focus:  

  • We seal entry points in the foundation and walls to keep out infiltrating gas.  
  • We install mitigation systems like sub-membrane depressurization units to vent gas outside. 
  • We work to improve ventilation in affected areas. 

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If you determine you are at risk, do not hesitate to reach your local Lightspeed Restoration team by calling (800) 620-4009.

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