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Although radon is a naturally occurring gas in our environment, it is also the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the US, according to the Surgeon General.  Nearly one out of every 15 homes is estimated to have elevated radon levels.  The Surgeon general and the environment Protection Agency recommend testing all houses.  Millions of Americans have had their homes tested for Radon, and you should too. 

 Southeastern Wisconsin is known to have elevated levels of radon.  The Wisconsin Department of Health has information that shows that 48 of 72 Wisconsin counties report 30% or more of their results have levels of radon greater than or equal to 4 pCi/L. Some of these counties include Brown, Dane, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Waukesha, and Winnebago Counties. If levels of 4pCi/L or more of radon are detected, it is recommended by the EPA to have a radon reduction system installed. 

I use a state -of -the -art infrared camera to find problems that aren't always apparent to the naked eye.  Am IR camera translates the heat signatures of objects into colors on a gradient scale, with higher temperatures appearing as lighter colors and lower temperatures and wet areas appearing as darker colors. 

 A Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection Report is a written report of an inspection on a home for visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms. Usually this means subterranean or dry wood termites, but will also cover wood destroying beetles and wood destroying fungi. 

A “clear” report means that there was no evidence of wood destroying organisms infestation or damage visible and accessible to the inspector at the time of the inspection. It does NOT mean, however, that the buyer can be absolutely assured that there are no wood destroying organisms infesting the structure or that there is no damage from termites or other wood destroying organisms.

Note*** it is very possible for termite or other WDO damage or infestations to be behind walls or in some other inaccessible location even in structures that receive “clear” reports.

Such an infestation or damage may be hidden (therefore not visible and accessible), or may have been repaired by the seller and therefore not visible and accessible to the pest control inspector.

• Don’t rely on the WDO report alone
• Be present when the WDO inspection is done
• Obtain documentation on termite treatment history and copies of protection
• Contracts issued for the structure
• Maintain an active WDO protection contract on the structure after purchase.

 Tape sampling is the most common technique used to test surfaces for mold during a mold inspection. It provides valuable information. The species of mold, the relative degree of contamination, and the potential for airborne spore production may all be determined by tape sampling.   The tape or a slide prepared with adhesive is pressed against a moldy surface in order to collect the sample, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. This is a common method of data collection. 

7 Reasons to have a quality air test preformed:

Seller disclosure indicates past water damage\or mold issues:

Mold Growth suspected:

Infants, immunocompromised, or elderly members of the household:

Sensitivities to mold, allergies, asthma:

Water damage found indoors:

High humidity and /or condensation:

Musty odors detected.

 Overall, having a quality air sample taken is crucial for protecting human health, preserving the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting awareness of the importance of clean air.