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Scope Environmental
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"TESTING FOR ASBESTOS I need to make sure people know about a man named Jeff Miller Owner of Scope Environmental. I wanted to have my basement checked for Asbestos. This man was absolutely the nicest person. Jeff is a professional, who explained things extremely well and in detail, offered positives suggestions, and extremely knowledgeable. Oh, and extremely honest and helpful. If you ever want to have your basement checked for Radon or Asbestos or Mold, please call this nice man who has a vast amount of experience and knowledge on these three issues. His phone number is 314-220-1810. His pricing is very reasonable and he is Certified in the State of Missouri which is a requirement by the State to do testing. He sure put my mind at peace."
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Response rate96%
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

The soil beneath your house is most likely what’s causing an increased level of radon. This is because soil holds radioactivity for a long time and it’s also what most buildings are built on. Another common source of radon is water from a source that hasn’t been through periodic radon tests, such as well water. Over time, the radon from the soil can inhabit other parts of your house like the foundation or plumbing.

You can vent radon out of your house sometimes by simply opening a window, but it won’t remove the source, and will likely rise above recommended levels quickly. A professional will be needed to assess your home, and determine the best strategy for radon removal. Active radon sump pumps and soil depressurization systems are often used to forcefully vent the radon from your home.

Radon is present almost everywhere but, like sunlight, the concentration levels and how often you are exposed to it have a large part to play in just how dangerous it is. There are levels of radon that are acceptable inside a house, but above a certain limit, radon becomes a serious radioactive hazard that is a known cause of lung cancer. In fact, radon exposure is the number two leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking).

Abatement includes sealing entry points and venting with systems that reduce radon levels below recommended EPA limits. It is handled by certified professionals.

No, air purifiers are not an effective way to reduce or remove radon. Radon is a radioactive, inert gas that cannot be filtered by standard air purifiers, which are designed to capture particulates like dust and mold. While an air purifier can improve indoor air quality by removing other pollutants, it should not be relied upon for radon. The only effective solution for high radon levels is a dedicated radon mitigation system.

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