"An estimated 21,000 Americans Die Each Year From Radon Induced Lung Cancer"

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas - You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.  Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year.  That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer.  In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today.  Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers.

 How does radon induce Lung Cancer? - If inhaled, airborne radon decay products become deeply lodged or trapped in the lungs, where the alphas radiate and penetrate the cells of the mucous membranes, bronchi, and other pulmonary tissues.  The ionizing radiation energy affecting the bronchial epithelial cells is believed to initiate the process of the carcinogenesis. Although, radon-related lung cancers are mainly seen in the upper airways, radon increases the incidence of all histological types of lung cancer, including small cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.

Radon can be found all over the U.S. - Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe.  Radon can be found all over the U.S.  It can get into any type of building—homes, offices, and schools—and result in a high indoor radon level.  But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.

You should test for radon - Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.  The U.S. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.  The EPA also recommends testing in schools.  Testing is inexpensive and easy—it only takes a few minutes of your time.   Millions of Americans have already tested their homes for radon and installed radon mitigation systems in their homes.

We can fix your radon problem - Our radon reduction systems are effective and they are not too costly.  Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%.  Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels and most homes can be fixed for less than the cost of other common home repairs.  Our radon mitigation systems start at only $895.00 installed.   Contact us for a free inspection and mitigation proposal for your home.

Helpful Links:
CANCER SURVIVORS AGAINST RADON
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY    Phone:  1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236)
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH   Phone:  (800) 798-9050

Watch these informative videos from the Environmental Protection Agency:
                                  
The Risk of Living With Radon If You've Never Smoked