Indianapolis Radon Testing

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Indoor radon gas is a national health problem. The EPA estimates that 21,000 deaths a year from lung cancer are radon-related. Approximately six million U.S. homes are projected to have radon concentrations above the EPA guidelines of four pCi/L. Homes should be tested for elevated radon levels and properly mitigated if radon levels exceed the limit of four pCi/L. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in rocks and soils underneath a home, which is tasteless, odorless, and colorless. The radon migrates through the soil and into a home through cracks in the foundation, water wells, sump pits, and from outside pressures on the home. Aegis Environmental is certified in residential radon testing and offers the following services:

Pre-purchase home inspections
Pre-listing home inspections
Clearance testing

Frequently Asked Questions About Radon

What is radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that is undetectable by sight or smell. Radon naturally forms when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals, breaks down in rocks, soil, and groundwater. People are exposed to radon from breathing radon in the air that escapes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., causing approximately 21,000 lung cancer-related deaths annually.

I may have radon in my house; what should I do about it?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, the American Medical Association, and others recommend you have your home tested for radon. The EPA recommends you take action when radon levels are above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L).

How much will it cost to take care of the problem?
The cost depends on the number of tests you need and will include a consultation/trip fee. If tests determine that the radon levels are above 4 pCi/L, the EPA recommends mitigating the radon. A radon mitigation cost varies depending upon the size and construction of your home and subsurface soil conditions.

Radon Links:

EPA Radon https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon

Client Testimonials

Fantastic company to work with. I'm under contract to buy a home and an underground storage tank was discovered by my home inspector. After a call with Aegis, they were able to get out to the property quickly to assess the problem. Turns out, there are FOUR underground storage tanks present since the property is multi-family. They have been very thorough, professional, and communicative to work with so far. I highly recommend working with them for any/all of your environmental remediation/cleanup needs.

I was having my HVAC system completely replaced including the ductwork. While down in the crawl space, the HVAC guys found asbestos on the trunk lines they were replacing. I called Aegis Environmental and Marty was able to come out the same day and take a look and give me an estimate. He was out the very the next day removing all the ductwork that had asbestos. Marty was professional and went right to work. I was extremely pleased with the pricing, as well. This company was absolutely great to work with! Hopefully I don't have to call them again for anymore asbestos, BUT they're who I would call if I had to! Great company and Marty was AWESOME!

I found Aegis after having a new sump pump system installed. The sump system could not fully finished as it required some cutting in my basement and I had asbestos tile. I needed the tile removed before work could be done. I wasted over 2 weeks on a different contractor who was happy to give me a quote, but never schedule an appointment. In frustration, I reached out to Aegis who immediately gave me a quote, quickly scheduled an appointment, and then showed up on time on the scheduled day. Marty, the tech, was quick, competent, and friendly completing the work in short order. My experience with Aegis was entirely positive, and if I need their services again, I would not hesitate to hire them for the job.

My husband and I were buying a house and during the inspection, it was discovered that there was an abandoned underground oil tank on the property. I contacted Aegis to have them inspect the tank, complete a soil test, and to empty and fill the tank. Marty called me back almost immediately after my initial phone call to Aegis! He walked me through every step of the process and kept me informed at each stage. He was always available - I even emailed him once after hours and he responded even though I didn't expect a response until the next morning! Marty was so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and he answered each and every question I had (and I had a lot of questions!). Once Aegis emptied and filled the tank, I was sent a report with a summary of the work completed, including pictures. They did a wonderful job in ensuring that the yard looked just like it did before they did any work. When the soil test was completed, I was also sent a report explaining the results along with a graph showing the lab results. I would highly recommend Aegis for any underground oil tank needs, especially Marty!

Our Commitment To Our Clients

Throughout time many things change, one thing that remains consistent is our sincere dedication to our clients. You can trust Aegis for quality, dependable service that is done within the framework of good science. Our staff takes great pride in being service-orientated and going the extra mile to meet our clients’ expectations. Our professional staff will get the job done and work in a manner that will give you the peace of mind you deserve while taking care of your environmental needs.

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