Randon Testing In amarillo, Texas
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Best Home Inspections PLLC
Welcome to Best Home Inspections PLLC
A home should feel safe, comfortable, and worry free. Most buyers and homeowners pay close attention to the foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical panel, and HVAC systems. These areas matter, but there is one concern many people overlook until it becomes a real problem. That concern is radon. Because radon cannot be seen or smelled, families often live with elevated levels for years without knowing. This is why radon inspections have become an essential part of modern home buying and homeownership.
Best Home Inspections PLLC provides professional radon testing and full home inspections to help families make informed decisions. Owner Les Thornton brings decades of hands-on experience to every job. Having worked in the trades since 1987, he understands homes from the inside out. His mission is simple: give clients peace of mind by explaining what he finds in a clear, friendly way.
Built on Real Experience
Before becoming a certified inspector, Les spent many years working directly with the tools that build and repair homes. He performed carpentry, wiring, plumbing, and general construction across a variety of properties. Later, he worked on large commercial wind farms. Those jobs were demanding and often dangerous, and after two close calls, he chose a safer and more meaningful path.
He began studying inspection standards, earning certifications, and learning the exact requirements needed to perform high-quality inspections. In 2018, he founded Best Home Inspections PLLC. Since then, he has helped thousands of families understand the true condition of their homes. Clients appreciate his honesty and calm, easy-to-understand explanations. Many say that Les is the first inspector who ever made sense of what they were looking at.
Why Radon Inspection Matters
Understanding Radon
Radon is a natural gas created when uranium in the soil breaks down. All homes have some level of radon, but the concern begins when the levels rise above what health agencies consider safe. Radon moves upward from the ground and enters a home through cracks in the slab, seams in flooring, crawl spaces, gaps around pipes, or even through air leaks and poor ventilation. Once inside, it can build up to higher concentrations over time.
Because radon has no color, smell, or taste, the only way to measure it is through testing. A radon inspection is quick, simple, and provides valuable information about the air you and your family breathe.
Why It Applies to the Texas Panhandle
Many people assume radon is only a problem in mountainous or northern states. However, the Texas Panhandle has a mix of soil types, and levels can vary from low to elevated. Les has tested homes across Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland, and many smaller towns. In several cases, readings were higher than expected. Without testing, the families would never have known.
Stories from Radon Inspections
The Family Moving Across Town
One Amarillo family had never heard of radon. During their inspection, Les asked if they wanted to add radon testing. Out of curiosity, they agreed. When the results came back, the levels were higher than recommended. Because they tested early, the sellers installed a mitigation system before closing. The family moved in with confidence, knowing their home was safe.
The Basement Remodel
Another homeowner planned to turn a basement into a game room. Before building, they requested a radon inspection. The test revealed a mild elevation—not dangerous, but worth addressing. The homeowner improved ventilation before finishing the project, making the space safer from the start.
What a Radon Inspection Includes
Testing Process
A small testing device is placed in the lowest livable area of the home and left undisturbed for a set period. This device gathers accurate air samples and calculates the average radon level.
Placement
Les follows national testing guidelines and places the device where radon levels would be most meaningful, such as basements, living rooms, or bedrooms on the lowest floor.
Reading and Reporting
Once the reading period ends, Les collects the device and reviews the results with the client. If radon levels are low, the homeowner gains reassurance. If levels are elevated, Les explains the next steps and how mitigation systems safely reduce radon.
What Happens if Levels Are High
High radon readings do not mean a home is unsafe forever. Most radon mitigation systems are affordable and highly effective. They work by improving ventilation and creating pressure that prevents radon from entering the house. Knowing the level early helps both buyers and sellers make smart, informed decisions.
Why Clients Trust Best Home Inspections PLLC
Decades of Knowledge
With thousands of inspections completed, Les can identify conditions that others might miss.
Clear Communication
Les explains radon results and home inspection findings without fear tactics or confusion.
Local Expertise
The Texas Panhandle has unique soil and weather patterns. Les understands how these conditions affect radon entry and overall home safety.
Schedule Your Radon Inspection
A radon inspection is one of the easiest ways to protect your home and family. Best Home Inspections PLLC offers full home inspections and accurate radon testing for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Contact Best Home Inspections PLLC today to schedule your inspection and gain real peace of mind.