Maryland Home Inspection Services located in Gaithersburg, MD is certified in radon inspections and can help assure you that your home is safe from this dangerous, cancer causing gas.
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James L. Keilson, president of Maryland Home Inspections Services, Inc., is a Maryland State Licensed Certified Home Inspector. He is a native to the Maryland area and a graduate of University of Maryland (1986). With over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial building and remodeling. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the electrical construction, design and build of both residential and commercial electrical systems. In addition to all of his hands-on work experience he has also passed all of the required state of Maryland licensing requirements, as well as, successfully passing the National Home Inspector Exam. James is a member in good standing of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). As a member of InterNACHI, he is constantly continuing his Home Inspection education and successfully obtaining new certifications in a wide variety of building and structural components of all types of residential and commercial structures. James Keilson, president of Maryland Home Inspections Services, Inc., is a Certified Radon Inspector and a member of the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2). This experience gives Maryland Home Inspection Services an edge inspecting not only older constructed homes and properties but also all newly constructed homes using the latest construction methods and technology. James Keilson is also a member of the Active Rain online community.
What is a radon test?
A radon test is a simple, non-invasive test that can be conducted in as little as 48 to 96 hours to determine if radon gas is present. The inspector will need access to the home to initially place the measurement devices, and to retrieve the devices upon completion of the test. A detailed analysis is performed by a certified lab and results are provided to you generally within 2 days of submission for analysis. Not all inspectors are equal or even certified to perform a radon measurement inspection. Certification is not required in the state of Maryland, however, to set us apart from others Maryland Home Inspection Services has chosen to be 100% certified and recognized by the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2). Certification # IAC2-02-0919
What can You do if radon is detected?
First and foremost, "Don't Panic". In most cases, radon is easily mitigated by a trained professional licensed mitigation company. Once mitigation has been completed, we can conduct a Post Mitigation radon Measurement Clearance Test. We act as an unbiased third party to ensure that your mitigation was successful.
U.S. Surgeon General Health Advisory
"Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It's important to know that this threat is completely preventable. radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques."
What you should know about radon?
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste. 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. radon can also be present in your water, gas can dissolve and accumulate in underground water sources and permeate into your drinking water supply. A separate radon Water Test can be performed to ensure that your water is safe for consumption.
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 of all homes below the third floor for radon.
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Take a few minutes to learn all about radon. This may just be some of the most important life saving information you will ever learn. Important Radon Information.
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.
The cost of radon testing
Radon testing is about $135.00 depending on the size and configuration of the house to be tested. Please ask Maryland Home Inspection Services about their radon testing services and give yourself peace of mind.
Maryland's radon Zone Map shows each county's radon risk level. The red areas have the highest radon risk.
The big issue about radon is that it is a gas when we inhale it, but if it decays into solids while it is in our lungs, those solids stay in our lungs for the rest of the decay cycle, emitting alpha, beta and gamma particles.
Contact:
Jim Keilson, President
Maryland Home Inspection Services, Inc.
Office 301-534-0669
Cell 301-370-5050
Email: jim@mhisi.com
Web: http://www.marylandhomeinspectionservices.com
