Radon Mitigation Middleton WILifetime Radon Mitigation in Middleton has proudly served Dane county and much of the surrounding communities for over two decades. Radon gas in high quantities is very common in this area of the state. In a study done by the Wisconsin DHS from 1995-2016 they found that 50.1% of homes evaluated in Middleton had radon levels at or above 4.0pCi/L, so it is important to test your home every two years if you live in Middleton. Radon is proven to cause lung cancer in homeowners with elevated levels living in the home for an extended period of time. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer only to smoking and causes about 20,000 deaths a year in the US alone. The EPA suggest having a radon mitigation system installed at your home when your levels exceed 4.0 picocuries per liter. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest homeowners install a radon mitigation system at 2.7 picocuries per liter or higher. For this reason we recommend any homeowner with levels between 2.7 and 4 continue to monitor their radon levels by doing extended testing. If your home does test above 4.0 picocuries per liter, there is no reason you should not install a radon mitigation system at the property. Radon mitigation systems are usually less of a cost than other home remodeling and home improvement projects. Radon mitigation can help protect you and your family indefinitely by continuously removing radon gas from the property. If you haven’t had your home in Middleton tested for radon, or have a test reading coming back above 4.0 pCi/L give us a call!
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Radon Testing Middleton WI
The best place to start when first discovering the dangers of radon gas, is to properly test for it in your home. Radon is undetectable without proper equipment, yet it is not a costly process. Radon testing ranges from as low as $25 up to $180 depending on what type of testing you choose to have done. The biggest differences between the types of tests that we offer are the time frames and the depth of the reports that you get. The most common form of testing in the US is probably the charcoal testing kit which is a DIY radon test that can be set from 3 to 7 days. The charcoal test kits are analyzed by a 3rd party testing lab and an average radon level is sent to you by email. For homeowners who would like more detailed results or are in a time crunch, we offer a digital testing option. With this option, we come out to your property to set the test, after the 48 hour testing period, we return to the property and send you over the results instantly. As for long term testing, we offer a long term canister test that can sit in your home for up to a full year, or a continuous digital device that you can track the levels with on your phone. If you have questions about what type of radon testing will be right for you, give us a call!
Radon Abatement Middleton WI
Due to enforced regulations on radon mitigation systems in the state of Wisconsin, a radon mitigation system can only be installed one of a few ways. These ways include, to the exterior of the home, through the garage of the home, or up through the home and through the attic. The radon mitigation fan can not be placed in a livable area, and the piping must extend 6-12 inches above the roofline to vent.
Garage Systems:
Garage style radon mitigation systems are the most popular style of system in Middleton if it’s possible on the home. This is because the piping and fan are contained mostly in the garage, and the only visible part of the system is the small vent stack on the roof. Garage style systems also have the benefit of increasing the fan life because it isn’t exposed as much to the brutal weather we get in Wisconsin. Many companies charge extra to go through the garage because it is more labor intensive than an exterior system, however at Lifetime Radon, the only difference in price for a garage system is the fire collars needed per code, which usually come out to be $20-$40. Most of the time, we can actually save homeowners money going through the garage because many homes have available electrical outlets to use along the wall the system runs on. State electrical code states that any electrical work on a home must be done by a master electrician, and permits must be pulled, so if electrical is already in place, we can use that to avoid the price of an electrician for you. If you do need an outlet put in, or the fan hardwired, we do work with one of the largest electrical companies in the state, and have a flat rate worked out with them.
Exterior Systems:
Exterior radon mitigation systems are probably the most commonly installed systems in the US. With this style, the piping extends up the basement wall to the exterior, where the fan is then placed, and the piping then continues up the exterior wall and above the roof. Most exterior systems do require an electrician to power the fan on, and as mentioned before, that is something we can have coordinated for you for a flat rate. We always have the homes aesthetics in mind when installing an exterior system, so we will never put the system on the front of the house, and do everything we can to hide the piping.
Custom Systems:
In some Middleton homes, both the garage style system and the exterior style system are less than ideal or not possible. In this case, we can explore going through the interior of the home with the fan placed in the attic space. These types of systems always require an in-person estimate which we offer free of charge If you think your home in Middleton is out of the ordinary, and would like to set up an in person estimate, give us a call!
Garage Systems:
Garage style radon mitigation systems are the most popular style of system in Middleton if it’s possible on the home. This is because the piping and fan are contained mostly in the garage, and the only visible part of the system is the small vent stack on the roof. Garage style systems also have the benefit of increasing the fan life because it isn’t exposed as much to the brutal weather we get in Wisconsin. Many companies charge extra to go through the garage because it is more labor intensive than an exterior system, however at Lifetime Radon, the only difference in price for a garage system is the fire collars needed per code, which usually come out to be $20-$40. Most of the time, we can actually save homeowners money going through the garage because many homes have available electrical outlets to use along the wall the system runs on. State electrical code states that any electrical work on a home must be done by a master electrician, and permits must be pulled, so if electrical is already in place, we can use that to avoid the price of an electrician for you. If you do need an outlet put in, or the fan hardwired, we do work with one of the largest electrical companies in the state, and have a flat rate worked out with them.
Exterior Systems:
Exterior radon mitigation systems are probably the most commonly installed systems in the US. With this style, the piping extends up the basement wall to the exterior, where the fan is then placed, and the piping then continues up the exterior wall and above the roof. Most exterior systems do require an electrician to power the fan on, and as mentioned before, that is something we can have coordinated for you for a flat rate. We always have the homes aesthetics in mind when installing an exterior system, so we will never put the system on the front of the house, and do everything we can to hide the piping.
Custom Systems:
In some Middleton homes, both the garage style system and the exterior style system are less than ideal or not possible. In this case, we can explore going through the interior of the home with the fan placed in the attic space. These types of systems always require an in-person estimate which we offer free of charge If you think your home in Middleton is out of the ordinary, and would like to set up an in person estimate, give us a call!