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County Large Home Inspections
4.5(
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"Wonderful service from start to finish! They repeated a radon test and got quite a different reading than the building inspector who apparently did not place the canisters appropriately I thank Ted for saving us from the radon risk. Highly recommend and very professional"
Response time10 mins
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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SWAT Environmental
4.1(
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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"I was very pleased with the service and work done by SWAT environmental. Lance was very helpful in explaining the process when he booked my appointment and the two techs who installed the radon remediation system were professional and courteous. The system itself isn't inconspicuous but I feel safer knowing that our radon levels are significantly lower now."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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The Inspectors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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"Buying a home is stressful process itâ s very hard to find people you can trust today. The best part of this experience was the home inspection. Jared and the inspectors were easy and helpful from the start. They did a fantastic job of helping and explaining things to me. I price shopped before hand and talked to a few other companies and decided to go with the inspectors and do not regret it. Top notch work from top notch people! Do not hesitate to do business I know I will call them again!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flood Crew LLC
4.6(
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the quality work and how quickly my water damage issue resolved. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable and did a great job at keeping me up to date on the progress of the cleanup."
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Peace of Mind Home Inspections
5.0(
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"I don't have a lot of experience with home inspectors so it is hard to compare to others. But overall he was easy to work with, his price was reasonable, and his report was clear. No complaints."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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District Home Inspectors, LLC.
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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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Welcome to District Home Inspectors. We are the premier professional Inspection company in Maryland. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor evaluations or complete inspections, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

Response time40 mins
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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.

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).

Ideally, no one will live in a house with elevated radon levels, as prolonged exposure increases the risk of serious health issues like lung cancer. However, homes with radon can be made safe through mitigation systems, such as active soil depressurization. Testing for radon regularly and addressing high levels helps ensure a safe living environment.

Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is naturally present everywhere, it is impossible to avoid entirely. 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 action to reduce radon levels if your home's test results are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

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