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Acton Massachusetts Radon Abatement Systems
- We pride ourselves in being the Acton Massachusetts radon reduction leader.
- We service all of Middlesex County MA and surrounding Massachusetts regions.
- Radon is a major cause of lung cancer, so protect the ones you love!
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In Acton Massachusetts, radon is a radioactive gas that can cause cancer. Radon cannot be seen, smelled or tasted but it might be more common than you think in Acton Massachusetts. If you're buying a new home in Middlesex County, it is a good idea to have the home tested for radon prior to purchasing. If the Acton MA home does require radon abatement, this could be a powerful negotiating tool during the purchasing phase. There is a common misconception that if the radon levels are low in your neighbor's Acton home, the levels must be the same in yours, right? That's not always the case.
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When living in Acton Massachusetts, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Testing your home’s radon level is the only way to be sure of the radon concentrations and identify if radon abatement is necessary. All Acton Massachusetts homeowners are encouraged to test the radon levels in their dwellings. The US EPA estimates that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused by radon each year including several in Middlesex County. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and in Acton, MA. If you're a smoker and your home has high levels of radon, you are at an even higher risk for developing lung cancer. |
Radon certainly is harmful to Acton Massachusetts children as well. Children in Middlesex County that are exposed to radon are more vulnerable to the damage caused by radiation. To purchase a radon test kit, contact the Middlesex County health department or your state radon official to get more information. You may also purchase a test kit online or at the Acton, Massachusetts home improvement store. Generally speaking, there are two tests available, short term test (which usually take 3-4 days) and there are long term test kits that take 3-12 months. In Acton MA, the average cost for the test kit is approximately $10-25. |
Radon levels higher than four picocuries per liter in Middlesex County are considered dangerous and should be addressed by a radon abatement system. Although levels higher than four picocuries are considered dangerous and should be addressed with radon abatement, it is important to note that there are no “safe” levels of radon in Acton. All radon in Massachusetts is said to have some danger. The good news is that the problem can be corrected through radon abatement. Radon abatement is a process used to reduce radon in the Acton, MA home or building. Radon Abatement is also known as radon mitigation. |
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Call Today For A No-Obligation 978-371-7800 Radon abatement is a process that includes ventilation under the Acton Massachusetts structure which routes the dangerous gas to the outside rather than allowing it into the home or building. In Middlesex County, alternative methods of radon abatement can be used such as soil suction and house pressurization. In Acton, Massachusetts there are a few do-it yourself radon abatement systems that usually cost under a thousand dollars. If you're looking for a professional in Acton MA to take care of it, look for a certified radon abatement company in the Middlesex County area, such as SWAT Environmental of Acton Massachusetts. 1-800-NO-RADON
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The costs of radon abatement systems range depending on the complexity of the installation. If you have a new Acton home, the builder can usually pre-install radon abatement system components so the expense can be less. Installation of a “typical” radon abatement system in Massachusetts takes between five and eight hours. When shopping for radon abatement system in Acton MA, ask for a detailed proposal from the certified radon abatement technician. After a radon abatement system is in place, the upkeep is fairly inexpensive. Radon abatement systems provide a safer environment for you and your Acton, Massachusetts family.
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