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Absolute Home Inspection
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Serving Olive Hill, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to empower real estate buyers, sellers and investors through education. Our company is dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive and accurate information you need to make an informed decision. Our inspectors are members in good standing with the top professional trade associations. Our inspections are performed according to the highest Standards of Practice and strict Code of Ethics which protects the consumer from conflicts of interest and ensures an independent, unbiased assessment of the property. After a thorough analysis of the subject property, we provide a comprehensive, computer generated report highlighting the critical areas most important to you as the real estate buyer, seller or investor. Also serving Central Kentucky.

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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

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).

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is present everywhere, complete avoidance is impossible. The average radon level in homes across the United States is 1.3 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking preventative measures if your home's radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

Mitigation reduces radon levels, protecting your health and complying with safety standards.

The natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water can cause radon to appear in a home. The gas seeps into homes through cracks in foundations, walls, or floors, as well as through gaps around pipes or construction joints. Radon levels are influenced by soil composition, building materials, and ventilation. Poorly sealed or airtight homes can trap radon, allowing it to accumulate.

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