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LION'S SOUND HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC
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Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lion’s Sounds Home Inspections is one of the best home inspection companies in the area. Bob is fantastic home inspector, easy to book, detail oriented, great with clients, informative and easy to read reports. He also offers additional services including radon and mold testing. Highly recommended"
Mold Testing
Mold Testing
Mold Testing
Mold Testing
Mold Testing

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JWH Inspections
5.0(
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Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello my name is Jason William Hornung. Buying a home is a big investment. I want to help you make a well informed decision. I have been in the residential construction field for 17 years, and have an intimate knowledge of the homes in our area having done so much work in them myself. I stay continuously trained studying current information to give the best reports out there. I've seen many things that other inspectors have missed both as a home inspector and a contractor. My inspections meet or exceed the ASHI standards of practice. WWW.Homeinspector.org/standards WWW.JWHInspections.com

Home Inspection
Home Inspection
Home Inspection
Green Certified
Radon Certified

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid Atlantic
4.9(
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Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was WONDERFUL! I just purchased a home and wanted to have a mold inspection done for peace of mind. Chris took time to explain the process and put my fears at ease with his vast knowledge. He reviewed the test results with me prior to closing which gave me the peace of mind I needed to confirm I was making a good purchase and great investment. I highly recommend Mid Atlantic Commercial Residential Real Estate Solutions. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS!!"
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SWAT Environmental
4.1(
91
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Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark did great work and made the radon abatement system blend well with the house. The office response time was slower than I would have liked, but the price and quality of work was worth the wait. All of the people I interfaced with were extremely helpful and nice. I would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Blue Sky Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is a wonderful company that gives excellent, timely, and quality service for a variety of home needs. Roland always hires the best professionals based on the project you need done and gives you a comprehensive plan of what it takes to complete. I’ve hired Blue Sky for number of projects including installation of a home sauna that required additional electrical work and have always been completely satisfied. As long as they are open, I’ll be using this company for all my handyman needs."
Rockville Kitchen Remodel
Rockville Kitchen Remodel
Rockville Kitchen Remodel
Rockville Kitchen Remodel
Rockville Kitchen Remodel

+63

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

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).

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.

You'll need to test your home for radon after installing the mitigation system, then again every two years. If radon remains elevated, contact a licensed radon professional, either the contractor who installed the system or a different one, and have them evaluate the system. They may need to make some changes to improve its effectiveness and performance.

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.

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