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1-800-NO-RADON 304-292-2013
Bridgeport West Virginia Radon Abatement Systems
- We pride ourselves in being the Bridgeport West Virginia radon reduction leader.
- We service all of Harrison County WV and surrounding West Virginia regions.
- Radon is a major cause of lung cancer, so protect the ones you love!
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In Bridgeport West Virginia, 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 Bridgeport West Virginia. If you're buying a new home in Harrison County, it is a good idea to have the home tested for radon prior to purchasing. If the Bridgeport WV 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 Bridgeport home, the levels must be the same in yours, right? That's not always the case.
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When living in Bridgeport West Virginia, 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 Bridgeport West Virginia 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 Harrison County. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and in Bridgeport, WV. 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 Bridgeport West Virginia children as well. Children in Harrison County that are exposed to radon are more vulnerable to the damage caused by radiation. To purchase a radon test kit, contact the Harrison County health department or your state radon official to get more information. You may also purchase a test kit online or at the Bridgeport, West Virginia 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 Bridgeport WV, the average cost for the test kit is approximately $10-25. |
Radon levels higher than four picocuries per liter in Harrison 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 Bridgeport. All radon in West Virginia 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 Bridgeport, WV home or building. Radon Abatement is also known as radon mitigation. |
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Call Today For A No-Obligation 304-292-2013 Radon abatement is a process that includes ventilation under the Bridgeport West Virginia structure which routes the dangerous gas to the outside rather than allowing it into the home or building. In Harrison County, alternative methods of radon abatement can be used such as soil suction and house pressurization. In Bridgeport, West Virginia 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 Bridgeport WV to take care of it, look for a certified radon abatement company in the Harrison County area, such as SWAT Environmental of Bridgeport West Virginia. 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 Bridgeport 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 West Virginia takes between five and eight hours. When shopping for radon abatement system in Bridgeport WV, 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 Bridgeport, West Virginia family.
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1-800-NO-RADON 304-292-2013
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