South Dakota is a national hotspot for radon exposure. The levels of radon present in houses across the state are higher than they are almost anywhere else in the country. Despite this fact, however, the amount of radon testing done in South Dakota homes is lagging dangerously behind both neighboring...
We talk to homeowners every day who are hesitant to test for radon, and we’ve noticed a pattern. There is a common misconception that if high radon levels are found, mitigation costs will be prohibitively expensive, leading many to avoid the test entirely. We understand why homeowners might be reluctant...
Understanding the health risks of long-term radon exposure is vital for every South Dakota homeowner. While radon is a national issue, the stakes are statistically higher here. According to data from the EPA, South Dakota is at the highest risk level for dangerous levels of radon in homes. The national...
Radon is an odorless, colorless, and invisible radioactive gas that causes life-threatening health issues. Homeowners are often completely unaware that their house has significant radon problems until they conduct a radon test. The only way to know for sure if your home does not have dangerous levels...
Just because you can’t see radon doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous. Anyone can be at risk of exposure to radon. The only way to properly ensure you are protected against this deadly gas is by scheduling a professional radon test and, if detected, executing a plan to remove it. Though anyone can...
Just because you can’t see it or smell it doesn’t mean it’s not deadly. If you own a home, you are probably familiar with radon testing, but what happens during a radon test? Today, we will answer that question. Read on to find out! Protect Your Home Radon is a radioactive, hazardous gas and is...
In recent decades, as technology continues to advance, homes and buildings have gotten much safer in terms of the mitigation of harmful chemicals. One such contaminant that has been identified as harmful to humans is the nearly undetectable gas radon. Due to the nature and prevalence of this gas, the...
“Radon” sounds like it could be the name of a robot supervillain. Similar to a supervillain, radon does harm to humans. The difference though is that radon gas is very real. It sneaks into your home through cracks in your foundation, sump pump pits, and loose-fitting pipe penetrations. Once it’s...
Are you looking to buy or sell a home right now? Or even in the future? Either way, radon should be on your mind. It’s very important to know whether or not there are high levels of radon present in your home. Minnesota and South Dakota have a radon disclosure law. This means that during […]