What Does It Mean When a Home Has Radon?

Triad Real Estate Podcast with Jason Bramblett

What happens if the home you want to buy tests positive for a high level of radon? I’ll explain what radon is and how to get rid of it today.

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Radon sometimes comes up in home inspections. What is radon and what should you do if you buy a house that has high radon levels?
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that naturally comes up from the earth. Radon has been linked to causing lung cancer over a prolonged period of time. How long is not really clear, as different studies have found different results.

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Radon has been linked to certain lung cancers.

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If the home you are buying does test positive for radon, you can install a mitigation system for $1,000 to $1,500 that will remove radon from your home.
Radon is commonly found in homes built with slab construction or homes that have a basement. Certain parts of the Triad area have more radon than others, so if you are concerned about radon, you can pay $125 for an air quality test during your home inspection.
If the home tests positive for radon, that’s not necessarily a reason to walk away from the deal. Again, there are things you can do to get rid of radon, so if you find the perfect house and it happens to have high radon levels, just go for it.
If you have any other questions about radon gas or buying a home, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!