Find a Professional Radon Contractor in Wisconsin

Recognized as the second leading cause of cancer, radon gas can silently jeopardize your health when it's emitted at normal levels. This radioactive gas can not only seep into your home through cracks in the floors and walls but if your home uses well water, radon can get released into the air when water is being used. Since homes and buildings can accrue radon through cracks and openings, this means any home in Wisconsin is at risk for high radon levels. 

Radon Levels in Wisconsin

Per a recent Wisconsin law, those selling property that contains up to four dwelling units must provide a residential real estate report to buyers; this report will inform them of any hazardous substances, including radon. In some areas, over half of the homes have radon in the basement with levels over 4pCi/L. In fact, 25% of homes in Wisconsin overall show radon levels of 4pCi/L in basements.

According to Steven Todd, the Hazardous Materials Coordinator for the Division of Environmental Health in Waukesha County, "The health risk in southeast Wisconsin for Radon is significant." While the average radon level in homes is 1.3pCi/L, in southeast Wisconsin levels are 5.4pCi/L. In Oak Creek, Hales Corners, and Franklin, more than 50% of all homes have radon levels over 4pCi/L.  

The National Center for Biotechnology Information has also stated that owners of roughly 15%-20% of the homes in Wisconsin have tested for hazardous gases. Between 5%-10% of these homes have levels over 4pCi/L. 

Radon Poisoning Signs & Symptoms in Wisconsin

Families and individuals are at risk of radon poisoning when the radon level is at or above 4 pCi/L. Since radon is colorless, tasteless and odorless, it is often quite challenging for Wisconsin residents to recognize if they are being inflicted by radon poisoning.

Below are several indicators that your Wisconsin office or home may have high levels of radon.

• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Mild to persistent coughing
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of muscle mass
• Chest pain
• Hoarse voice

Hiring a Radon Contractor in Wisconsin

When you hire a trained, licensed and insured radon contractor in Wisconsin, you'll be saving yourself and family from long-term illness. Radon mitigation not only significantly reduces the risks of getting lung cancer but it will also reduce infiltration of moist soil air with radon.

Don't take a chance that radon is an issue with your home - test your home, and if you find elevated levels of radon, RadonAway can assist - simply click below to get in touch with a qualified radon professional in Wisconsin.