Saturday, September 6, 2014

"I've never heard of anyone dying of radon poisoning."


My client had a great question and observation the other day - “Is radon really a big deal? I’ve never heard of anyone dying from radon poisoning.” He had heard of lead poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning, but never radon poisoning. That’s simply because “radon poisoning” is called “lung cancer”.
 
In fact, radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Radon gas is not to be taken lightly. My blog post from June 19, 2013, mentions two case studies of lung cancer caused by radon gas. 

Statistically, in the Kansas City area, one of every three houses tested is found to have elevated radon levels. So the answer to his question is, “Yes. Radon is a big deal, especially here in Kansas City.” A Complete Home Inspection radon test costs $100. If you are buying a house, test for radon as a part of your home inspection process. If the test shows a high radon level, you might negotiate with the seller to correct it. If it comes in low, you have peace of mind knowing that you’re buying a healthier house. In Kansas, radon testers must be certified. I have been a certified radon tester for more than 20 years.

Whole house inspections, condo inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you. Call or E-mail today to schedule your Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222, www.completehomeinspectionkc.com.

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