The presence of elevated Radon levels in home breathing air is a common health concern in the Northern Illinois area. Radon gas is created when Uranium present in local soils decays. Radon gas is odorless, tastless and colorless. It can be present in elevated levels in homes of ANY AGE or construction-type. Common entry points for Radon gas in homes include cracks in foundation walls and floor slabs, poorly sealed pipe penetrations, drainage tiles and pipes, and sumps. Once in the home, Radon gas can collect and concentrate in basements, crawl spaces and other low-lying, closed spaces. Over time, Radon can build-up to dangerous levels. As human beings are exposed to elevated levels of Radon over a period of years, it can have a significant and detrimental effect on health, particularly in the form of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set a maximum threshold of 4 pico curies (4 pCl) per liter as a safe level of Radon in breathing air.

How widespread is the problem? Radon has been found in homes in all 50 states. According to the U.S.E.P.A., certain U.S. areas are more susceptible than others, but no location is immune. To see the E.P.A.'s National risk map, CLICK HERE. To see the State of Illinois' assessment of Radon risks by Illinois County, click on ILLINOIS RADON RISK. For Northern Illinois Radon level information by Illinois City, Radon Detection Specialists provides statistical information based on over five (5) years of Radon testing throughout Northern Illinois. To review their testing and research results for your own town, CLICK HERE.

Does the home you own, or the home you're planning on purchasing, have a dangerous Radon level? The only way to know for sure is to have a home Radon test. We believe that buyers should be well-informed regarding the Radon risk in their area, and determine whether a Radon test is desirable. Please be aware that the Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) both recommend that every dwelling in the United States be tested for Radon. Stem to Stern Inspection Services offers Chicago area home buyers and home sellers prompt, professional, Illinois-licensed Radon testing, and can provide this service with or without a complete home inspection.

If your home tests high, Radon mitigation systems are very effective in reducing residential Radon levels. Radon mitigation systems typically cost between $900 and $2000. If, as a home-buyer, you choose to test for Radon before purchasing your home, and elevated Radon levels are discovered, it may be incumbent upon the home-seller to bear the cost of an installed mitigation system. Call Stem to Stern for all of your Radon testing needs. We can also supply you with a current list of Illinois-licensed Radon Mitigators. For questions and concerns about your home's operating and overall condition, visit our professional inspection home page.

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