Apex Radon Defense Q&A

Yes, radon levels can be high in Indiana. According to the American Lung Association, all Indiana counties have a medium to high potential for elevated radon levels. Since radon is naturally occurring and can vary from home to home, it's important to test regularly to ensure your home is safe.

Yes, we offer free estimates for our services. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and protect your home or business from radon.

We proudly service the entire Greater Fort Worth area. Check out our service area page for a list of cities. 

Mitigating radon involves installing a specialized system that redirects radon gas away from your home or business. Certified professionals, like our experts at Apex Radon Defense, provide reliable radon mitigation services to reduce radon and bring you a healthier living environment. 

Yes. The Indiana State Department of Health estimates that nearly 1 out of every 3 homes has radon levels (greater than 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Radon is responsible for thousands of preventable deaths a year. The only way to know if you are at risk is to have your home or business tested for elevated radon levels. 

Radon testing is necessary because it's a colorless, odorless gas. Testing your home or business is the only way to determine if radon levels are elevated.

Yes. Radon is a radioactive gas that can't be seen, smelled, or tasted. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Since radon is naturally occurring and can vary from home to home, it's important to test regularly to ensure your home is safe. 

Unfortunately, no immediate symptoms will be visible to alert you of radon exposure. Long-term exposure can lead to lung cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer caused by radon exposure include shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a new or worsening cough, pain or tightness in the chest, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, wheezing, or coughing up blood. 

Apex Radon Defense is open from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday. 

Any house can have radon issues- whether old or new, drafty or well-insulated, with or without a basement. Your geographic location and the underlying geology can increase your radon risk, but radon testing is the only way to determine if a specific home has elevated levels.