Belton Home Inspection

Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that can enter a home from the soil beneath and around the foundation. Because radon cannot be detected by sight or smell, testing is the practical way to determine the radon level inside a home. For Avondale homeowners, radon testing can provide useful information when buying a home, selling a home, finishing a basement, or simply evaluating the home you already own. Radon levels can vary significantly from one property to another, so a result from a neighboring home does not determine the radon level in your home. Before scheduling a radon test, here are some important questions to ask. 1. What type of radon test will be performed? Ask what equipment will be used and how the testing process works. For a typical short-term residential radon test, the testing period should be at least 48 hours. Continuous radon monitors can collect measurements throughout the testing period and provide information that helps evaluat...