Radon Mitigation in Rochester MN

Rochester has been assigned a low-risk zone by the EPA but it is recommended your home business should be tested for high levels for radon. A radon mitigation is a system or steps designed to reduce radon concentrations in the residential area or in the indoor air of the building. The EPA recommends that you must take appropriate action to reduce the indoor radon levels if your radon test result is 4 pCi/L or higher. The primary benefit of radon mitigation is preventing the occupants of the house from lung cancer. Radon mitigation systems are usually effective within 24 hours and the potential benefit includes the infiltration of moist soil air with the radon. It helps in reducing the humidity level in the basement of the home and maintains the low level as long as the fan is operating. Most homeowners must work to correct any high radon levels before selling the home now that buyers are starting to include that in the conditions of the sale. Radon can enter a home through openings in basement walls and floors. Radon mitigation systems seal these openings to lower the concentration in the home. Radon mitigation systems depressurize the sediment around the home foundation and further improves the home ventilation. The radon gas removal has more advantages than disadvantages. Most radon removal techniques include a method of sealing the home permanently against any radon gas entry. For new homes, sealing should occur on a regular basis to prevent the infiltration of radon gas. Our company has been in business since 1998, so if you are looking for an experienced company that you can trust, give us a call for a free quote!

Radon Testing in Rochester MN

There are several ways to test the presence of radon levels in your home or residence. You can purchase a DIY charcoal testing kit from us or you can have one of our licensed professionals come out to set up a digital monitor. It is just a common misconception that it is difficult to do, and very costly, but there are several simple methods at your disposal that allow you to detect radon gas in a building or residence. It depends on you to choose what kind of test you select for your home as there are two: long-term or short term.

The two types have different length of time to achieve an accurate reading, as the radon levels are affected by many different variables. These variables can also fluctuate at different times during the season. Short-term devices remain at the home from a 2 to 90-day period, whereas Long-term tests remain at home for longer than 90 days at a time. Most certified mitigators use both types of tests, but more than likely will run short-term tests to gather a reading. The average indoor level is about 1.3 pCi/L. You must make every effort to lower the level if the radon level is 4.0 pCi/L or higher. ​

Radon Mitigation Installation in Rochester MN

Before installing the radon mitigation systems, a number of things need to be considered. One among many is the age of the building that can shed some light on construction practices. Homes which are old enough do not have the fill such as sand or gravel under the basement floor. It is easier to fix newer homes, but our 20 years of experience has given us the expertise to mitigate radon from any home. We have never run into a home that we couldn’t mitigate. Radon mitigation technicians check the square footage of the basement or crawl spaces below the home. This helps in the evaluation of how much work may have to be done to control the radon levels in your house. If the basement is finished, it can limit the ability to run the pipe, but our technicians are very skilled at finding the right spot to start the piping. Construction of the building is also evaluated to check any additions to the original structure. The EPA recommends that the radon fan be located outside the living space of the home so if a leak was to occur above the fan, it will not cause the fan to blow radon into the living space. Fans placed in the attic or garage are also acceptable.  Radon mitigation systems take about 2-4 hours to install, and we can get results back to you in as little as 48 hrs. To find out what type of system is right for your home, we can go over a specific set of questions regarding the property and accurately determine the cost of the work that needs to be done. Our staff is skilled at explaining what goes into the radon mitigation process, and what can be done for your home. If you home is in need of a radon mitigation system, don't wait! Give us a call and we will be happy to help you out!

Radon Mitigation Companies Near Me

Make a checklist before contacting different radon mitigation companies for estimates. The cheapest option can cost you way more in the long run, so make sure that the companies you contact can check these boxes.
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• The company is certified by AARST (American Association of Radon Science Technologists) and the NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program)
• The company has been in the radon mitigation business for longer than just a few years.
• The company has a lifetime workmanship guarantee
• The company has a radon fan warranty of over 5 years
• The company has the resources and time to service your radon system if needed
• The company pulls the right permits and follows electrical and building code

These are just a few major things to consider when choosing the right company. Our company checks off all of those boxes as we are certified by AARST and NRPP, we have been in business for over 20 years, we offer a lifetime workmanship guarantee, our fan warranty is the longest in the business (7 year), we have 7 technicians who are willing to service your system when you need it, and we pull all the right permits to get the system installed the right way. Being cheap can be costly, so even if you don’t go with us (we hope you do) make sure you are selecting the right people for the job. Give us a call or click the link below for a free quote!