As National Radon Action Month comes to a close in mere days, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of radon awareness and what steps you can take to protect your home and loved ones from this invisible threat. While January has been dedicated to raising awareness, radon safety is something every homeowner should prioritize year-round.
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless gas that forms from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. While it might sound harmless, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon gas can seep into your home through cracks in the foundation, walls, or even through well water, putting you and your family at risk.
The good news is that radon exposure is preventable, and the first step is simple: testing. Radon levels can vary greatly from one home to another, so even if your neighbor’s home tested low, your home could have higher levels. Winter is actually the ideal time for testing because homes are more likely to be sealed tightly, making it easier to detect radon levels accurately.
At Trademark Inspection Services, we provide professional radon testing to help you identify if your home is at risk. Our tests are reliable, and can give you the peace of mind you need.
If your test results reveal elevated radon levels (4 pCi/L or higher), don’t panic. Radon mitigation systems are highly effective at reducing radon to safe levels. A mitigation system works by venting radon gas out of your home before it has a chance to accumulate.
While National Radon Action Month serves as a timely reminder to test your home, radon awareness shouldn’t stop in January. Here are a few ways to keep radon safety on your radar:
At Trademark Inspection Services, we’re committed to helping Michigan homeowners stay safe from radon exposure. Whether you need a test, guidance on mitigation, or have questions about radon safety, we’re here to help.
Don’t wait until next January to take action. Schedule your radon test today and take the first step toward a healthier, safer home.
Let’s make 2025 the year we prioritize radon safety together.
The EPA sets its action level at 4 pCi/L. At or above that, mitigation is recommended. Below it, radon is still present — there is no level considered entirely risk-free — but 4 pCi/L is the figure action is measured against.
It forms as uranium breaks down in the soil and enters through cracks in the foundation and walls, gaps around service pipes, and in some cases through well water. That is why two houses on the same street can test very differently.
A mitigation system vents the gas out of the home before it can accumulate. These systems are well established and effective. We test and report the result — we do not sell mitigation, so there is nothing riding on the number.
You can, and a hardware-store kit is better than not testing. For a real estate transaction most parties want a test placed and retrieved under controlled conditions, because the result has to stand up to the other side of the deal.
Scheduling is easy, and we are here to help.
