Has your Colorado home been tested for Radon? It may be time to check your home’s radon levels.

Radon is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas that is virtually undetectable to humans. It is released into the home by the decay of uranium, usually found in the building’s foundation. At high levels radon is extremely dangerous and carcinogenic. After cigarettes, radon is the most common cause of lung cancer in both Europe and the U.S. At Safe Investment Home Inspections, we are both knowledgeable and skilled in conducting radon testing and believe it to be one of the most important aspects of home and building inspection in Broomfield, Lakewood and across the rest of the Denver Metro area.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one in 15 homes in the United States contain unsafe levels of radon.

Fortunately, radon testing and mitigation is now easier and more accurate than ever.

At Safe Investment Home Inspections, we set a top-of-the-line radon continuous-testing monitor. We use Sun nuclear testing equipment for our radon sampling. The building or property being tested will need to be closed for 12 hours during testing. After 48 hours, we obtain the test equipment and the results. If the radon inspection indicates that your home contains unsafe levels, Safe Investment Home Inspections will consult with you about the variety of methods for mitigating the radon and reducing the health risks for you and your family. A full report is provided after the inspection is complete.

Once the risk to your home has been reduced, periodic follow up tests are always recommended for homes with high levels of radon.