Maine Radon Mitigation with Maine Radon Pro is the best way to keep your family safe from the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a form of radiation that permeates most surfaces when present. It can seep through concrete, stone, soil/dirt, and more. Radon can also exist in your local water source. If you use well water, it’s possible it may be contaminated with Radon. 1 in 3 homes in Maine test high for Radon levels.
Maine Radon Mitigation
Fortunately, to mitigate Radon is fairly simple and straightforward. Maine Radon Pro can come to your home and test for Radon levels as well as install water and air filters in your basement or crawlspace to remove any Radon that exists. High levels of Radon damage your lungs, and over time, cancer can begin to form. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, the first being tobacco. So Radon is the leading natural, non habit-related, form of lung cancer. It’s crazy to think that you can get cancer just from living in a place, but it’s possible.
This is why it is so important to have your home inspected for Radon. This is a legal requirement when selling a home that hasn’t been tested recently. Radon levels can change over time, so it’s important to have your home checked, especially if you don’t have any radon information in your home inspection files. Getting your home tested is as easy as calling Maine Radon Pro. They can send someone over to inspect your home. If Radon is found, installing filters into your home typically takes no more than a day.
There are few good excuses as to why you shouldn’t have your home tested for radon levels, and fewer not to call Maine Radon Pro to do it. Visit their website to learn more!