January has been declared National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency, and homeowners in Western New York can easily take action to protect their families against this potentially deadly gas.

Radon Explained

Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas that could be swirling around your Western New York home without you even knowing it. While the outdoor atmosphere may contain minute amounts of radon, the gas can build up to dangerous levels inside your house.

Radon ranks as the top cause of lung cancer among nonsmoking Americans, responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths in the US every year.

Action to Take

About one in every 15 American homes has a level of radon that need to be decreased, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Your first step is to schedule or perform a radon gas testing in your own home environment to ensure it’s safe for you and your family.

Because radon does not produce immediate symptoms, radon gas testing is the only way to know if you’re being exposed to high levels of the radioactive gas. The EPA and US Surgeon General recommend all homes be regularly tested for radon, and testing is both inexpensive and easy.

Radon Gas Testing

Testing your home can be done with a home testing kit, which may or may not be 100-percent accurate. Or you can make the process even easier and verifiably accurate by calling in a professional.

Specsure Property Inspections offers radon gas testing as one of our service options, and you can schedule it on its own or in combination with any other of our services.

Correcting the Radon Problem

If your Western New York home contains elevated levels of radon gas, Specsure can offer guidance on the best way to fix your home to reduce the risk. Mitigation efforts typically requires the help of a licensed contractor who also holds certification from a nationally recognized radon certification program.

Take the first step toward protecting your family by scheduling your radon gas test today.