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When homeowners find out that they have a problem with high levels of radon, their first instinct might be to panic. But after that initial shock has died down, those homeowners need to get serous about fixing what could be a very dangerous problem for themselves and their families. Residential radon mitigation is not always fast or easy, but it can be remarkably effective, even in parts of the country known for their extensive radon problems.

Dealing with radon problems in your home is hard enough, but when you are dealing with your business and your livelihood, the challenge can be even greater. In some ways dealing with radon inside a commercial building is similar to dealing with the problem inside a home, but with a business there are many more things to consider, and many more potential risks as well.

When you think about radon contamination, you probably picture this odorless and colorless radioactive gas entering your home through tiny cracks and holes in the foundation and basement walls. But while that is indeed one of the leading ways radon enters your home, it is not the only threat you face.

Having clean indoor air is just as important (if not more) than having clean outdoor air. After all, you spend 70% more time indoors! The average home or office building has 1,000 times more pollutants in the air than outdoors! The reason for this is that the air handling systems (heating and cooling units) are made to re-circulate the same air over and over again. This allows all of the organisms that can affect your health to survive, breed, and attack you and your family! Most of these organisms and bacteria slip right through the filters in your air handling system and are unaffected by most air purification systems. There is however one exception: Ultraviolet (UV) sterilization. This air purification method has been used for decades by hospitals and government agencies to clean the indoor air and prevent the spread of illnesses.  Finally, this proven technology is available to home and business owners who want to have the cleanest air possible.

Buying or selling a house is stressful enough as it is without having to worry about radon, but it should be on your checklist! Homeowners who place their house on the market want a fast, trouble-free sale and buyers want to know that the house is safe. If a house is on the market, most buyers will want a radon inspection. If an inspector does find elevated levels of radon, don’t panic or despair. It doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker in a real estate transaction. Radon mitigation can solve the problem. Buyers and sellers can work together to make sure that mitigation makes the house safe for future occupants.