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Webb Property Inspections
5.0(
11
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Barboursville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very satisfied with the service provided by Webb Property Inspections. From the beginning with Jennifer Cranford to the end with Darius Woods. Jennifer worked with me on getting this scheduled as soon as possible and making sure that I have everything I need to apply for permits, going as far as speaking with the building department. Darius was punctual, professional and thorough with the inspection, even completing it on a Sunday. I couldn’t be happier."
Home Inspection Project
Home Inspection Project
Brand new build inspection (pre-purchase).
Water leak that has left the home with foreign substance growth.
Microwave handle broken.

+35

Recommended by10%of homeowners
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SWAT Environmental, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Barboursville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

SWAT Environmental has keeping homeowners safe from Radon Gas since 1988. We are the nation's largest Radon Mitigation company but we are local operated and give each customer personal, high class service! Installing over 150,000 mitigation systems, SWAT is the industry leader in Radon Awareness and Mitigation. Call us today to schedule your radon mitigation system installation for less than the cost of most major home appliances!

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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 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.

Installing a mitigation system reduces radon levels, which can cause lung cancer, providing peace of mind and long-term health benefits. It can also increase your home’s value, as many buyers prefer properties with radon safety measures in place. The investment is relatively low compared to the potential health risks associated with prolonged radon exposure.

Your radon fan needs to operate 24/7 to be effective. The only time the fan isn't operating is during its replacement. Radon levels in the home can increase within hours if the fan stops working or something obstructs the stack vent. Fortunately, radon systems require no downtime maintenance between fan changes.

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.

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