by Pristine Home Inspections | May 10, 2021 | Radon Testing in Champaign IL
If you are purchasing a new home in Champaign Illinois and wonder if you should have the property tested for radon during the inspection, the answer is always yes unless the seller can show the home was recently tested. Beyond having the home tested at purchase, it...
by John Cheney | Jul 25, 2019 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
Over the last few years, there has been a push for more awareness of radon gas in homes. What it is, where it can be present, how it affects human health, how it gets into a home, how to test for radon in a home, etc. With this raised awareness of the dangers and...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jul 1, 2019 | Inspections, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers, Uncategorized
Radon exposure is a strong link to lung cancer, and testing for radon is most important, especially in a daycare center because our children are our future. We never want to leave our children in danger of health issues, so it’s essential to make sure that a radon...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 8, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Uncategorized
Radon is a radioactive, odorless, tasteless gas that you also cannot see. This is a cancer-causing gas that can seep into your own home through cracks in the walls or floor. Not many homeowners know of this dangerous gas, so we want you to know that it is...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 3, 2017 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Uncategorized
We’ve discussed the dangers that radon can pose to homeowners throughout the country, but the laws that govern how and when radon is tested are not uniform across every state or even in individual counties. As we continue to look at radon as part of National Radon...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 29, 2016 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
Exposure to radon has been a growing concern since the 1980’s and in Illinois since 2010. Radon, which can enter a building from the soil beneath a home or business through cracks or gaps in the foundation, has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. Learn...