Affordable, Scientific Radon Testing

Radon is an odorless, flavorless, invisible gas created by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water. This form of ionizing radiation is a proven carcinogen and according to the EPA's estimate, nearly 2,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States are attributed to radon. 

Radon is found everywhere - in outdoor air and indoor air of all kinds of buildings. The average radon concentration of indoor air in American homes is about 1.3 pCi/L (pico Curies per Liter). The EPA recommends homes with radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L be fixed, and also recommends considering a fix if your radon level is between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.

Do not assume that a level of less than 4 pCi/L is 'safe.' There is no known safe level of radon exposure. For most Americans, the greatest exposure of radon is in your home, especially rooms that are below grade, such as basements and other rooms in contact with the ground, as well as the rooms immediately above them.

Call Detection Inspection when you're considering buying a home to check the level of radon in your potential home! In business since 1999, we are experienced and certified to perform radon testing and can provide you with an affordable, scientific radon test. 

Call us today to schedule your home inspection and request your radon test.

Should elevated radon levels be discovered contact RadonRidnc.com

Determine Your Home’s Water Quality

The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. Drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on the condition of the source water from which it is drawn and the treatment it receives, but it must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Private wells, which are not regulated by the EPA, supply drinking water to over 15 million homes. Well owners are responsible for keeping their water clean and safe.

Even though U.S. water supplies are considered to be among the safest in the world, water contamination can still occur. There are many possible sources of contamination, including:

• Sewage releases
• Naturally occurring chemicals and minerals (for example, arsenic, radon, uranium)
• Local land use practices (for example, fertilizers, pesticides, livestock, concentrated feeding operations)
• Manufacturing processes (for example, heavy metals, cyanide)
• Malfunctioning on-site wastewater treatment systems (for example, septic systems)

In addition, drinking water that is not properly treated or that travels through an improperly maintained distribution system (pipes) may also create conditions that increase risk of contamination.

The presence of certain contaminants in our water can lead to risk of illness and health related issues.

Stay safe and call Detection Inspection when you're considering buying a home to determine the water quality in your potential home! Our water quality testing meets the requirements for VA and FHA loan providers. 

Call us today to schedule your home inspection and request your water test.