ValueGuard NJ Home Inspections

You cannot see, smell or taste Radon; however, it may be a problem in your NJ home or a property you are purchasing. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium is solid and rock. This gas moves through the earth and enters buildings through cracks and/or holes in foundations and floors and accumulates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Surgeon General have identified Radon gas as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Living in a home with elevated radon readings for a long period of time significantly increases your chances of contracting the disease. The risk is even more pronounced if you smoke or have ever smoked. The only way to determine if you are at risk from Radon is to perform testing. The EPA and Surgeon General recommend testing for all homes below the third floor for Radon. The EPA also recommends that all schools be tested. However, since Radon can get into any building, it is certainly advisable to test office and other buildings as well.  If requested, ValueGuard will arrange to have your NJ home tested for radon if you schedule a home inspection with us.  Call us at 856-429-4188 to schedule your NJ radon test.