Radon Testing Services

Radon Exposure Is a Known Cause of Death

Iowa is one of the country's leading states when it comes to high radon levels. The EPA strongly suggests all homes be tested for radon, then re-tested every two years, even if you have a radon mitigation system.

Have your home tested by the professionals from Iowa Radon Mitigation & Testing Systems LLC. Radon testing kits are sold in stores, but it is always best to have a licensed radon measurement specialist test your home for the highest level of accuracy.

A fully licensed radon measurement specialist is fully trained, licensed by the state of Iowa and continues ongoing training. To schedule a FREE consultation with one of our licensed technicians, call us now!

Everyone Should Test for Radon

There is no such thing as a safe level of radon gas. It is a carcinogen which is known to cause lung cancer. The EPA has stated that any exposure to radon has some risk of causing lung cancer. The average person receives a high dose of radiation from the radon in their home than combined exposure to all other sources of radiation. It is a naturally occurring byproduct of the radioactive decay of the uranium in the soil.

Learn About Radon Levels

Depending on your location, the radon levels in the air you breathe can be as high as 0.75 pCi/L. Radon Act 51 set the natural outdoor level of radon gas (0.4 pCi/L) as the target radon level for indoor radon levels.

However, two-thirds of all homes exceed this level and your risk of lung cancer increases substantially with exposure to higher radon levels. Contact Iowa Radon Mitigation & Testing Systems LLC to schedule a radon test. Our radon measurement testing costs $125.

How Radon Enters the Home

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the soil, rock, and water. The air pressure in your home is usually lower than in the soil around its foundation.

Because of this difference in air pressure, your house acts as a vacuum and drags radon in through cracks in the foundation and other openings. Radon may also be present in well water and small amounts can even be released in the everyday use of the water in your home.

Radon Reduction Techniques Work

Some radon reduction systems can reduce the radon levels in your home by up to 99%. The cost of fixing a home generally starts at $1,200, depending on the size of the fan that is required, the amount of piping required and the soil conditions around your home.

Radon Is a Real Health Problem

Radon causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. every year. There have been extensive studies on the topic, resulting in convincing evidence about its link to lung cancer.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after active smoking and the leading cause among non-smokers. An estimated 88% of Americans do not know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to survey data.

However, many radon-induced lung cancer deaths are preventable, thanks to radon testing and mitigation. Call us to schedule your radon testing with Iowa Radon Mitigation & Testing Systems LLC. We only use the latest, top-of-the-line testing equipment available today.

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