Keystone Castle Inspections Blog

When most homeowners hear the word radon , their first thought is: “Should I be worried?” And the honest answer is — it depends on how much is in your home and how long you’ve been exposed. But let’s back up for a second. A Real Story From the Field A few months ago, I inspected a home in Cranberry Township where the sellers were confident their basement was safe. They’d lived there for 20 years without a single test. Out of curiosity, they added a radon test to their pre-lis

What is Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium breaks down in soil, rock, and groundwater. It can enter your home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, or even through well water. Once inside, radon can build up to unsafe levels, posing a serious health risk over time. Why Radon is a Concern in Pittsburgh Radon is not just a “somewhere else” problem. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Prot