Moving into a new home is exciting, but it also brings a lot of new responsibilities and things to consider, both inside and out. My partner and I just closed on a lovely place with a basement that we're hoping to finish eventually. Before we dive into renovations, we're trying to figure out what kind of essential home testing we should look into first. Beyond the usual inspections, what do you all recommend, especially for safety and air quality inside the house?
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Congratulations on your new home! That's a common initial thought process for many new homeowners. If you have a basement, one thing you should definitely prioritize is checking for basement radon. It's an invisible, odorless gas that can seep in through the foundation, and homes with basements or crawl spaces are often more susceptible. We recently had our home tested, and even though our levels were okay, it was great to have peace of mind. If you do find elevated levels, there are professional basement radon radon mitigation services that can effectively address the problem. They install systems that reduce the concentration, making your home much safer.