Radon Testing
- Did you know that Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers?
- Almost half of Illinois homes have elevated levels.
- Every home has Radon. The question is whether or not your home has elevated levels that are dangerous.
- Homes with an elevated level of 4.0 pcl/h are exposed to the equivalent of 200 chest X-rays per year.
- Have you had your home tested?
- Standard testing is less than $200.00
- Mitigation typically costs less than $2,500.00
- Lower your family‘s risk for lung cancer. Call us today to schedule your test.
lung cancer - it‘s not just from smoking!
Smoking remains the #1 cause of lung cancer but the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the Surgeon General rank radon as the #2 cause of lung cancer. Lung cancer kills more Americans each year that breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancers combined.what is radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of uranium and radium in soil, rock and water. It is odorless, tasteless, colorless and is a Class-A carcinogen. Every home has radon. The question is whether or not your home has elevated levels that are dangerous.how does radon cause cancer?
As radon decays it gives off energy in the form of alpha particles. When a person breathes in radon gas, the energy from the decaying alpha particles can damage DNA in the cells of the lungs. Radon also decays into daughter atoms polonium 214 and polonium 218 which are solid and attach to tiny particles, like dust, that we breathe in. These particles can stick to the layer that lines the lungs. As the unstable polonium atoms decay they emit still more radioactive energy which contributes to a series of mutations in the lungs which lead to cancer.how does it enter my home?
Radon is drawn into the home from the soil below. Common entry routes are slight cracks in foundation or concrete floors, sump pits, crawlspaces and / or wall-floor joints. Every home has it.how do i know if i have elevated levels?
Elevated levels have been found in all counties in Illinois, and almost half of all Illinois homes tested have elevated levels. Call Hestia today to schedule an appointment for a short term (48 hour) measurement. We are licensed by the State of Illinois as Radon Technicians. We will test, provide you with instant results and a complete interpretation of results.can my house be fixed?
Yes! Your house can be "Radon Safe" in a matter of days. The cost for radon mitigation is between $800-$2,500. A price well worth the peace of mind in knowing that you have reduced your family‘s risk of lung cancer. Clients also tell us "We love our radon reduction system because our basement doesn‘t smell like a basement anymore!"For details call HESTIA Enterprises at (847)660-4454 or send an email to info@hestia-enterprises.com.
Links
US Environmental Protection Agency: Radonwww.epa.gov/radon
Radon Testers, Inc.
www.radonron.com