Do Faribault homes really need radon testing?

They do. Minnesota has some of the highest radon levels in the country, and Rice County is no exception, with a large share of tested homes coming back above the EPA action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil and bedrock and concentrates in basements and lower levels, which matters in Faribault because so many homes here have full basements and older stone or block foundations with gaps where soil gas enters. You cannot see, smell, or taste it, and long-term exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer. We place a calibrated continuous radon monitor for a minimum 48-hour closed-house test and give you an accurate reading rather than a guess. If levels are elevated, a mitigation system is straightforward and effective. Testing during your inspection is the easiest time to do it. To schedule a radon test alongside your inspection, call us or build a free instant quote online and add it on.