What Is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that rises from the decay of uranium in Utah’s rocky soil. It can move silently through foundation cracks, accumulating to unsafe levels inside your home. Because this gas is completely invisible and odorless, professional testing is the only way to detect its presence and ensure your family continues to breathe safe, clean air.
Health Risks & Family Safety
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. In Utah, the local geological composition allows this radioactive gas to build up in homes, seeping through foundation cracks and accumulating silently in basements. Because it is colorless and odorless, professional awareness and mitigation are the only safeguards for your family's health.
Primary cause of lung cancer for non-smokers in the U.S.
Inhaled radioactive particles directly damage lung tissue.
Silent accumulation is common due to Utah's soil composition.
Mitigation effectively reduces indoor radon levels to safe limits.
Radon Facts and Education
Understanding the basics of radon is the first step toward a safer home. Here are the essential facts every homeowner should know to protect their family.
Colorless and Odorless
Radon is a silent threat. You cannot see, smell, or taste it, which means professional detection is the only way to know if it's present in your home.
Simple to Test
Testing for radon is easy and non-invasive. A small device placed in your home for a few days provides accurate data on your current exposure levels.
Mitigation Reduces Levels
Professional mitigation systems can consistently reduce high radon levels by up to 99%, bringing your air quality back to safe standards.
Recommended Testing Frequency
The EPA recommended testing frequency is every two years, or whenever you perform major renovations that could affect your foundation or ventilation.
Naturally Occurring Gas
Radon results from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock. It enters homes through cracks in foundation floors and walls.
Health Risk Profile
Exposure to high levels of radon over time is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Testing is the first step in managing this preventable health risk.