Radon Mitigation Brown DeerRadon mitigation is something every homeowner in the state of Wisconsin should at least look into. Radon levels in Brown Deer are on average higher than much of the country, so radon testing should definitely be performed, and a mitigation system should be put into place if the levels exceed 4.0pCi/L. In a study done by the Wisconsin DHS from 1995-2016 they found that 62.5% of homes evaluated in Brown Deer had radon levels at or above 4.0pCi/L. Lifetime Radon has been helping homeowners in Brown Deer and all of Milwaukee County with their radon issues for over 21 years. Radon is a carcinogen that is known to cause lung cancer. Public knowledge regarding the dangers of radon is still fairly low, but over the last 10 years or so, testing and mitigation has become increasingly more popular. Radon gas is something that can be removed from the home with the installation of a radon mitigation system. The way it works is; a negative pressure underneath the slab of the home is created with the use of a specialized radon fan, which in turn draws the radon gas into our piping to be vented above the roof safely. The goal of radon mitigation is to keep radon from ever having the chance of entering the home. There is no 0.0 level of radon, but radon mitigation systems can get the levels in the home to a healthy and acceptable level. Many times our radon systems can even get the homes radon levels below 0.5. Don’t risk it anymore! Have your home tested and mitigated of radon today! For free estimates, give us a call or fill out the form to the right.
Radon Testing Brown DeerRadon gas isn’t something that you will be able to feel or see in the home since it is a noble gas, but this doesn’t mean that it’s not detrimental to your health. The decay chain of radon is what can negatively affect your lungs and cause cancer. Wisconsin homes tend to have higher radon levels compared to many other states around the country, so radon testing is even more important around here.
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We offer a slew of testing options that offer benefits to fit your needs. The two most popular testing options we offer are the charcoal testing kits, and the Corentium Pro digital monitors. However we also offer long term canisters, water testing, and bluetooth continuous home monitoring systems. Whether you are testing your home for your health, or a real estate transaction, we have you covered!
Radon Mitigation System Cost
The cost of a radon mitigation system in Brown Deer largely depends on how the home is built. For the most part, mitigation systems run anywhere between $800-$1500 if the home doesn’t have any large dirt crawl spaces existing. For estimates we can generate a proposal for you in a few different ways, either over the phone, in-person, or through email. For phone estimates we ask you a very specifically tailored set of questions about your home that most people can answer and since our pricing is pretty standard, we can get a proposal sent out to you as soon as we get those answers. Here are some of the questions we ask over the phone for an estimate, and why:
“Is the home for sale?”
We ask this question so we can determine the timing of the installation and whether or not we need to move things around to get you scheduled as soon as possible so you can close! We can usually get the system installed in a half day and retest results back to you in 3 days.
“What year was the home built?”
This helps us know what kind of codes and practices were used to build the home and can help us when determining what type of system is right for the home. Older homes built before the 60’s tend not to have sump pumps or drain tile, and if they do, they were installed differently than they are now.
“Does the home have an attached garage? And if so, is there an unfinished part of the basement that abuts the garage wall?”
This will determine if your home can have garage style radon mitigation system installed. For a garage system to be possible, we need an area in the basement where we can run the pipe out of the floor from that abuts the garage wall, so we can then run the pipe up the basement wall, through the joist and then into the garage.
“Does the home have existing electrical outlets in the garage along the connecting wall, or on the exterior of the home on the back or the sides?”
Per EPA standards and state electrical code, the radon fan can only use a 6 foot cord to plug into an existing outlet, and the outlet has to be either in the garage with the fan or on the exterior. If there are no existing outlets we can use, a master electrician is required to do any electrical work on the home. We do work with master electricians in Brown Deer, and we have a flat rate with them.
“Does the home have a sump pump, and is it a submersible or pedestal style pump?”
Whether or not the home has a sump crock with drain tile is a big factor in determining what type of mitigation your home will need. Drain tile depressurization is the method that is used with homes that have drain tile, and that works by pulling air through the drain tile system all the way around the basement to create a negative pressure under the slab to draw the radon gas into the drain tile and up through our piping to vent safely above the roofline. When homes don't have a sump crock and drain tile, we use a method called sub-slab depressurization, which involves us digging out a suction pit from underneath our cored hole, so we can draw the air from a collection point to achieve negative pressure under the slab. This method also requires a more powerful radon fan that can achieve maximum suction to pull the radon out through the soil.
There are a few other questions that we ask during the estimating process to get the full picture before sending out a written estimate, but usually estimates take about 10-15 minutes. As mentioned before, we offer over the phone, in person, or email estimates all free of charge, so even if you just want a price for the future to budget for this project don’t hesitate to call. We are always willing to help, no matter what your situation is. Click the button below to call now, or fill out the contact form on this page to have one of our representatives reach out to you!
“Is the home for sale?”
We ask this question so we can determine the timing of the installation and whether or not we need to move things around to get you scheduled as soon as possible so you can close! We can usually get the system installed in a half day and retest results back to you in 3 days.
“What year was the home built?”
This helps us know what kind of codes and practices were used to build the home and can help us when determining what type of system is right for the home. Older homes built before the 60’s tend not to have sump pumps or drain tile, and if they do, they were installed differently than they are now.
“Does the home have an attached garage? And if so, is there an unfinished part of the basement that abuts the garage wall?”
This will determine if your home can have garage style radon mitigation system installed. For a garage system to be possible, we need an area in the basement where we can run the pipe out of the floor from that abuts the garage wall, so we can then run the pipe up the basement wall, through the joist and then into the garage.
“Does the home have existing electrical outlets in the garage along the connecting wall, or on the exterior of the home on the back or the sides?”
Per EPA standards and state electrical code, the radon fan can only use a 6 foot cord to plug into an existing outlet, and the outlet has to be either in the garage with the fan or on the exterior. If there are no existing outlets we can use, a master electrician is required to do any electrical work on the home. We do work with master electricians in Brown Deer, and we have a flat rate with them.
“Does the home have a sump pump, and is it a submersible or pedestal style pump?”
Whether or not the home has a sump crock with drain tile is a big factor in determining what type of mitigation your home will need. Drain tile depressurization is the method that is used with homes that have drain tile, and that works by pulling air through the drain tile system all the way around the basement to create a negative pressure under the slab to draw the radon gas into the drain tile and up through our piping to vent safely above the roofline. When homes don't have a sump crock and drain tile, we use a method called sub-slab depressurization, which involves us digging out a suction pit from underneath our cored hole, so we can draw the air from a collection point to achieve negative pressure under the slab. This method also requires a more powerful radon fan that can achieve maximum suction to pull the radon out through the soil.
There are a few other questions that we ask during the estimating process to get the full picture before sending out a written estimate, but usually estimates take about 10-15 minutes. As mentioned before, we offer over the phone, in person, or email estimates all free of charge, so even if you just want a price for the future to budget for this project don’t hesitate to call. We are always willing to help, no matter what your situation is. Click the button below to call now, or fill out the contact form on this page to have one of our representatives reach out to you!