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Radon Testing

Serving Champaign IL and surrounding area

  • Mahomet
  • St. Joseph
  • Savoy
  • Tolono
and other surrounding cities

Radon Tests Performed by Pristine

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of
Homes
  20  12  76  61  94  115  42  29  26  32  48  41  7  8  20  34  31  38 
Zip Codes 61820  61821  61822  61801  61802  61853  61856  61873  61874 
 
Above 4.0
Below 4.0

Champaign County residents, please see...
  1. Governor Urges People to Test Homes -- January 7, 2009.
  2. News Gazette Article, A Worthy Test -- December 10, 2006.
  3. Illinois Emergency Managment Agency's (IEMA) map of radon measurments for Champaign County.
  4. Radon is Real - A Drop in the Bucket.

What is radon?

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. The release of this radioactive gas enters the air you breathe, causing a potential health risk to you and your family. Radon gas can be found in just about anywhere. It can get into any type of building -- homes, offices, and schools -- and build up to high levels.

How Randon Enters



RADON GETS IN THROUGH:
  1. Cracks in solid floors
  2. Construction joints
  3. Cracks in walls
  4. Gaps in suspended floors
  5. Gaps around service pipes
  6. Cavities inside walls
  7. The water supply


What you should know about radon

Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas.
You cannot see radon and you cannot smell it or taste it, but it may be a problem in your home. This is because when you breathe air-containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. For more information, view the EPA publication "A Citizens Guide to Radon".

You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to find out about your home's radon level. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes for radon.

You can fix a radon problem.
If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

If you are buying a home.
EPA recommends that you obtain the radon level in the home you are considering buying. An EPA publication "The Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide" is a very detailed and informative resource on radon. EPA also recommends that you use a certified or state licensed radon tester to perform the test. If elevated levels are found, it is recommended that these levels be reduced. In most cases, a professional can accomplish this at reasonable cost.

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Illinois Radon Map

         
 Zone 1
 Highest Potential (Greater than 4 pCi/L)
         
 Zone 2
 Moderate Potential (From 2 to 4 pCi/L)
         
 Zone 3
 Low Potential (Less than 2 pCi/L)


There is no reason to fear radon... simply have a test performed to find out if radon is present in your home. It the test reveals an elevated level of radon, a mitigation system can easily be installed and will reduce the radon to a harmless level.

How can Pristine Home Inspections help?

Short-Term Radon Test

Radalink MonitorPristine Home  Inspections offers radon testing for Champaign and neighboring IL counties using state-of-the-art Radalink AirCat monitors. In fact, it's been engineered to be the MOST sensitive, reliable, and accurate monitor ever. These high-tech units use sophisticated technology that eliminates the high or low bias of most passive type measuring devices - the kind you purchase at the hardware store, home center, etc. The monitor will take hourly readings of Barometric pressure, temperature, and relative humidity. The hourly readings and tamper deterrents eliminate false accusations of human interference that can easily occur with other test devices. The test can run from the state required minimum of 48 hours up to 132 hours (5 1/2 days). The detailed report is emailed to you and Pristine Home Inspections within one hour after the data is transmitted to Radalink's central analysis facility. No delayed test results!

Download our Radon Test Authorization Agreement Form (PDF)
Download a Sample Radon Report (PDF)



John Cheney, Illinois Licensed Radon Measurement Technician, Lic.#RNIT2007202
Larry Meister, Illinois Licensed Radon Measurement Technician, Lic.#RNIT2007223

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