Radon: An Often-Overlooked Health Consideration for Relocating Employees

Relocation is more than just logistics. It’s about helping people feel at home and live safely.

Why Radon Matters During a Relocation

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that comes from soil and rock and can enter homes through cracks and openings in the foundation. It is odorless, invisible, and tasteless, yet it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers.

While radon is commonly associated with residential homes, it can be found in any building type, including apartments, condos, townhomes, and temporary housing.

Radon Risk Exists in Every State

Relocating within the U.S. often means moving to a new state or region with different environmental conditions. What many people don’t realize is that elevated radon levels have been identified in all 50 states. Radon levels can vary significantly from one home to the next, regardless of neighborhood, building age, or construction style.

A move, whether across the country or across town, can result in completely different radon exposure levels. That's why it is important for every homeowner to test their own home.

Testing Is the Only Way to Know

There is no way to predict radon levels based on ZIP code, property age, or appearance. A long-term radon test provides the most accurate picture of exposure.

If elevated radon levels are detected, mitigation systems are proven to reduce radon concentrations. A radon mitigation system should be installed by a licensed or certified radon mitigation professional to guarantee a safe reduction in radon levels.

How Relocation Management Companies Can Support Client Well-Being

Radon awareness fits naturally into a broader relocation conversation about safety, comfort, and wellness. RMCs can add value by:

• Educating clients about radon as part of move-in guidance
• Encouraging testing for all single-family homes and ground-contact living spaces
• Including radon considerations in relocation checklists
• Helping employees feel informed about the risks of radon

Radon Protection Plans for Relocation

With a radon protection plan provided by HBP Radon Protection both the origination and destination properties can be protected. A home is tested with a long-term radon detector which provides the most accurate measurement of radon exposure in a home. All radon related issues are covered – including radon mitigation (if needed) and a post mitigation test to confirm radon levels have been successfully reduced.

About HBP Radon Protection

Established in 1993, HBP Radon Protection specializes in radon gas protection plans solely for the relocation industry. A provider of radon testing, radon mitigation, and certified radon reports, HBP Radon Protection eliminates all radon related issues during home relocation for the buyer and the seller.