Special offer

Atlanta home inspector shares radon information

By
Home Inspector with IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581

As the Atlanta home inspector we just wanted to take a moment and remind everyone that January is Radon detection Month! Radon deaths compared to other types of deaths

January is the month that everyone adds all their new Year's Resolutions into the mix.  The plan to eat right, exercise more and all kinds of other things to be more healthy.  One thing that most home owners never even think about is radon. 

People have often wondered why they have lung cancer and never smoked a day in their life or even been around it.  The answer will often be radon.  The EPA estimates that about 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year are radon-related.  It is one of the largest killers per year and yet very few people know about it.

So how do you know if you have radon, the simple way to check for radon is to have a professional come in and test for it.  As home inspectors, one of the first classes that we took was a radon certification course.

Once you check for radon, the main thing you need to do if it is elevated is get it out of your home.  We have a great video explaining what a great radon mitigation system looks like at our IHI Home Inspection website.

Now is a great time to give the gift of life by having a radon test done in your home.  Here is a coupon for $10.00 off a radon test.  Just mention that you saw the coupon on Active Rain when you call to get your radon test scheduled. Expiration date extended.

Radon coupon

When you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough Atlanta home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David & Bonnie Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, they serve Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection in Atlanta. We won't let you buy the money pit.  You can also schedule your Atlanta home inspection today online.  We create Peace of Mind One Atlanta home inspection at a time.  Be sure to check out all the other reasons other customers chose IHI Home Inspections at our original website. 

The choice is yours, "Cheap Charlie" or "Thorough David" you decide.  If you want a thorough Atlanta home inspection for a reasonable price call us today at 404-788-2581, you'll be glad you did.

Services Provided: Atlanta Home Inspections, Home Inspection Atlanta, Atlanta Home Inspections, Radon Gas Testing, Radon Inspections Pool & Spa Inspections, Infrared Inspections, 5 Star Protection Inspections, Moisture and Leak Detection Inspections.

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

I understand we don't have much naturally occurring radon in Silicon Valley but I appreciate that info from the EPA, thanks. Who knew? The EPA estimates that about 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year are radon-related. It is one of the largest killers per year and yet very few people know about it.

Jan 12, 2011 04:29 PM
MaryBeth Mills Muldowney
TradeWinds Realty Group LLC - Braintree, MA
Massachusetts Broker Owner
Are you finding an increasing amount of homes above the allowable levels of radon in your area? Here in Massachusetts I have been surprised when listing the same home more than once that the radon levels have increased over just a few years in some homes. Thank you for the timely post.
Jan 12, 2011 04:31 PM
Atlanta's Home Inspector, David Lelak IHI Home Inspections
IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581 - Canton, GA
Experience the IHI Difference

Michelle, most people don't even know about radon, let alone the fact that is one of the reasons for lung cancer.  Time to educate!

MaryBeth, yes we have seen an increase and one of the things that I just recently was told was that moisture will cause it to go up. I have to do a little more research to verify that, but that might be a reason for higher readings. Thanks to both for commenting.

Jan 12, 2011 04:42 PM
Dan Edward Phillips
Dan Edward Phillips, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA - Eureka, CA
Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA

Excellent post, thank you for informing me of the hazard.  It is easily overlooked!

Jan 12, 2011 09:44 PM