West Suburban Radon
Licensed Radon Measurement Professionals in Illinois
The Basics
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, you’re at high risk for developing lung cancer. Some scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children may be more sensitive to radon. This may be due to their higher respiration rate and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be more vulnerable to radiation damage.
Testing for Radon
Testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels. There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon. It typically takes years of exposure before any problems surface. The US EPA, Surgeon General, and the American Medical Association recommend testing your home for radon because testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels. Radon is a national environmental health problem. Elevated radon levels have been discovered in every state. The US EPA estimates that as many as 8 million homes throughout the country have elevated levels of radon. Current reports show that 1 home in 5 has elevated radon levels.
Mitigation - aka “Fixing it"
If your home has high concentrations of radon there are ways to reduce it to acceptable levels. Most radon problems can be fixed by a do-it-yourselfer for less than $500. If you want or require the assistance of a professional you may wish to look at the list of Licensed Radon Mitigators for Illinois.
WHAT’S RADON?
RADON MEASUREMENT
Set an appointment
Call us or use the CONTACT form below to request an appointment.
We will need:
- Preferred dates and times for the first visit
- The name and contact information of the person ordering and paying for the test
- The name and contact information of the on-site person who will meet us at the structure
- The name and contact information for the person who will receive our report
First Visit - Sampling Deployment
At the schedule time and day, we will arrive at the structure with a number of sampling devices. These devices collect samples of air and accumulate any detectable radon for further measurement. Our technician will examine the structure and determine the appropriate number of devices to use, where they should be placed, and how long they should do their sampling. The sampling devices must remain in the structure for 2-90 days. Most residential testing requires a minimum of 48 hours of sampling.
Second Visit - Sampler Retrieval
After the testing period is complete, we will contact the on-site person to make an appointment for our technician to retrieve the sampling device(s). Once we retrieve them, we will send the sample(s) to the laboratory for analysis.
Report Delivery
The laboratory returns the test results to us in a couple of days. We then take the results, process them, and create a report that is easier to understand for most people, instead of just providing raw technical data. We can deliver the report to the designated recipient via US Mail, express courier, or email.