Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoke. It is estimated to be responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year, in the United States.
You cannot smell, taste, see, touch, or hear radon. Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. You and your family has the highest risk of Radon exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.
Testing for Radon is the only way of knowing if you and your family are at risk. Testing can be completed at home by yourself with an at home test kit. Although, these test can have decent results they are not always accurate. Professional tests are usually faster and more accurate. Also, if you are selling or buying a home, using a licensed Radon Measurement Specialists to perform the test is typically required.
Testing with Thrasher Basement Systems is quick, easy and affordable. Our specialists are licensed and certified and you can have your results within 48hrs.
- Step 1: Contact Thrasher by calling or e-mailing us online. Our Radon Gas Measurement Specialist will coordinate a good time to stop by your house to set up the Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM).
- Step 2: Our Radon Gas Measurement Specialist will install the CRM. This visit will take about five minutes, during which time the specialist makes sure that the CRM is placed in the best location in your house. The specialist will also make sure you're informed of the required conditions for accurate testing.
- Step 3: The specialist will return after a minimum of 48 hours have passed. During this second meeting, the specialist will print your radon testing results right there on the spot. This process should take between 10 and 15 minutes.
If your home does have high Radon results. Thrasher Basement Systems can also help you get ride of the problem. Our technicians are trained extensively by the EPA, on the best practices for properly installing radon mitigation systems to pull radon from within the home and expel it outside the house.
Each radon mitigation system design varies depending on the structure of your home. Homes are generally categorized according to their foundation design. The existence of a basement, crawl space, or slab all determine the proper mitigation system needed.
Don't wait to make your home a healthier, safer environment! Call or contact Thrasher Basement Systems today to schedule a radon test or receive a free radon mitigation estimate. We serve throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri, including Papillion, Hastings, Columbus, South Sioux City, Maryville, Spencer, Beatrice.