Homeowners and real estate professionals often assume that because a home is newly-built, it is "healthier" than an older property. But that’s not always the case with radon, a leading cause of lung cancer. Newly-constructed homes may include radon-resistant features, but radon levels still depend on site-specific geology, pressure differences, and soil gas pathways unique to each home. Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, and odorless radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium in...

🏡 Radon Testing in Minnesota: Why Every Homeowner Should Care When we think about protecting our families at home, we often imagine securing our doors, maintaining smoke alarms, or installing a security system. But there’s another invisible threat that deserves your attention — and it’s something every Minnesotan should be aware of: radon gas . In Minnesota, radon isn’t just a possibility — it’s a proven risk. Understanding radon and why testing matters isn’t just good practice… it can be...

What a Home Inspection Doesn’t Cover — A Home Inspector’s Perspective As a certified home inspector at West Egg Inspections, I often get calls from homebuyers asking one simple question: “What does a home inspection include — and what doesn’t it include?” A home inspection is one of the most valuable parts of the home-buying process, but it’s easy to misunderstand its scope. Knowing what’s not included helps you set realistic expectations and plan for any additional inspections you might...