Radon Mitigation Cudahy WIIf you are one of the many homeowners who have a high level of radon in your Wisconsin home, you probably never even knew about this potentially fatal gas until you went to sell your home. Radon testing and radon mitigation is becoming increasingly more common in the United States during real estate transactions, but the awareness of the general public regarding the dangers of radon gas is still very low. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly suggests that all homeowners perform radon abatement in cities like Cudahy, as there exist no known levels of radon exposure that can be considered safe. A study done by the Wisconsin DHS from 1995-2016 showed that 36.7% of homes evaluated in Cudahy had radon levels at or above 4.0pCi/L. The basement is where the highest levels usually exist. This is because radon can enter through a multitude of ways, including cracks in the floor or walls, the sump crock, gravel or dirt crawl spaces, and even the pores in the concrete. Once radon gas enters the basement, it has nowhere to go and starts to build up. The only way to properly mitigate radon gas from your home and keep it out is to install an active radon mitigation system. Simply opening windows more often, only sealing the sump crock, or installing a passive system are not effective methods of getting rid of your radon issue. If you are interested in getting a free quote for a radon mitigation system or would like to test your home, give us a call and our well trained office staff will be happy to help you out.
Radon Testing Cudahy WIThere is only one way to know how much radon you have in your Cudahy home, and that is through proper radon testing. Radon is a noble gas which means it cannot be detected by sight or smell. Testing for radon is not costly and can be done in as little as 48 hours. We offer three different options for radon testing in Cudahy, each with their own unique benefits.
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There is only one way to know how much radon you have in your Cudahy home, and that is through proper radon testing. Radon is a noble gas which means it cannot be detected by sight or smell. Testing for radon is not costly and can be done in as little as 48 hours. We offer three different options for radon testing in Cudahy, each with their own unique benefits.
DIY Charcoal Radon Testing
The most cost effective radon testing option and also the best first step if you are not selling your home in the immediate future is the DIY charcoal testing kit. With this option, we would ship you the test kit by mail, and once received you have the option to start your testing at any time. Once you start the testing by following the detailed instructions the test kit stays in your basement for 3-7 days. Once the test is complete, all you need to do is seal it up and drop it in the mailbox. Postage and lab fees are all included when you purchase the kit from us. Once our lab receives the results we will send you the results via email.
Alpha-Track Long Term Testing
If you want to see a long term average of the radon levels present in your home, we offer a long term testing kit that sits in your home for a minimum for 91 days and a maximum of one full year. This test is usually preferred by homeowners who have already done a short term test but want a little more information about what the average is year round.
Short Term Digital Radon Testing:
For homeowners looking to have their home tested by a professional we offer a digital testing option. With this test, we would come out to your home with the radon testing device and set it for 48 hours. Once completed, we send you over a detailed report of the radon levels in your basement. This radon test is highly recommended for real estate transactions because of the accuracy and timeliness of the monitor.
If you have any questions regarding radon testing and how to start the process, give us a call and we will be happy to assist!
For homeowners looking to have their home tested by a professional we offer a digital testing option. With this test, we would come out to your home with the radon testing device and set it for 48 hours. Once completed, we send you over a detailed report of the radon levels in your basement. This radon test is highly recommended for real estate transactions because of the accuracy and timeliness of the monitor.
If you have any questions regarding radon testing and how to start the process, give us a call and we will be happy to assist!
Radon Mitigation Installation in Cudahy
The two main areas a radon mitigation system can run through are the garage, and the exterior. If possible, most homeowners prefer running their radon system through the garage for aesthetics, price, and sustainability of the system, but when that style is not possible in the home, the exterior of the home is always an option.
Garage Style Radon Mitigation Systems:
Installing the radon mitigation system through the garage is the most popular style of system for most homeowners in Cudahy. For a garage system to be possible, there needs to be unfinished space in the basement on the same side of where the garage is attached to the home. The system starts in that unfinished space by either coming out of the floor from the drain tile, or from the sump crock. The piping of the radon system then runs up the basement wall, through the rim joist into the garage. Once inside of the garage, the specialized radon fan is placed along the piping in the garage and then the pipe extends up the wall and penetrates through the roofline. The finished product from the outside of the home simply looks like a small plumbing vent stack on the roof.
There are a multitude of benefits to the garage style radon mitigation system. The three main benefits of a garage system are aesthetics, price, and life of the system.
Aesthetics: The biggest benefit of running your radon mitigation system through the garage is aesthetics. The only component of the radon mitigation system that will be visible from the exterior of the home is a small vent stack on the roof similar to a plumbing vent stack. Most homeowners in Cudahy prefer this over having most of the piping on the exterior running up the siding of the property.
Life of the system: With the type of weather we get in Cudahy (especially in the winter months), it’s only logical that a radon fan placed in a garage as opposed to the exterior will have a longer life. No matter where we place the fan we do have the longest fan warranty in the business, however when the radon fan is installed in the garage we find that it can last 15-20 years without issue.
Price: Contrary to popular belief and what other companies in the the Cudahy area charge, we do not charge extra to run the radon system through the garage. In fact, sometimes a garage system can save you money! We find that it is a lot more common to find existing electrical outlets to plug the fan into inside of the garage as opposed to on the exterior. If we can get the fan within 6 ft of an outlet in the garage, we can save you the money on having to bring out a master electrician to install a new one.
Exterior Style Radon Mitigation Systems:
When the garage style radon mitigation system isn’t possible or preferred for the home, an exterior system is always an option. With an exterior radon system the piping would start in the basement the same way as a garage system would but instead of going through the joist into the garage, it would run to the exterior. Once outside, the radon fan is placed near the ground and the pipe extends up the exterior wall venting 6-12 inches above the roofline. We understand that homeowners don’t always like the idea of piping running up the outside of their home so we do everything we can to find the best location for the system (usually on the back or the sides) that is the least visible to the general public.
Radon Mitigation Companies Near Cudahy
When choosing the right company to install a radon mitigation system in your home there are a few big factors to consider.
Certifications: As you look around for the best company to suit your needs, make sure you are finding companies that have actual certifications. There are some companies out there that will toss a system in for a cheap price that have little to no training and will most likely not follow any regulations or codes. Our company is certified by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) and the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP). What that means is, our company follows all of the guidelines set by the EPA for radon mitigation installation and we follow all of the local and state building codes. When you have a system installed by our company you can be sure our work will pass with flying colors when the inspector comes around.
Reputation: Always check sites like Google, Angies List, Home Advisors and Yelp to ensure that the radon company you are using has a good reputation from their client base. Truly great companies will ensure that their customers are always satisfied even if a hiccup arises. There are radon companies in the Cudahy area that will put the system in for you but refuse to come back out after initial install if you experience any issues or would like extra service.
Price: Price is always on homeowners minds, but in the radon mitigation business going cheap can be costly. Companies that give you estimates much lower than what you have received from us and others in the area might not be telling you the whole story. There are a few big things to look out for if you receive a cheap bid. The first thing to look out for is whether or not they are including the cost of an electrician in their estimate. Sometimes a company will give you a price and then once they are finished installing the system they will tell you that you now need to find your own electrician to hook it up. Make sure that whoever you talk to is transparent about what their plans are if an electrician is needed. Other hidden costs that you should ask about are whether or not they need to replace your sump pump to install the radon system, and whether or not they will charge more if you want to go through the garage. When you give our company a call you can be sure that we will go through all possible pricing and we will provide a fair and trustworthy quote for your home. Give us a call today for a free estimate on your home in Cudahy!
Certifications: As you look around for the best company to suit your needs, make sure you are finding companies that have actual certifications. There are some companies out there that will toss a system in for a cheap price that have little to no training and will most likely not follow any regulations or codes. Our company is certified by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) and the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP). What that means is, our company follows all of the guidelines set by the EPA for radon mitigation installation and we follow all of the local and state building codes. When you have a system installed by our company you can be sure our work will pass with flying colors when the inspector comes around.
Reputation: Always check sites like Google, Angies List, Home Advisors and Yelp to ensure that the radon company you are using has a good reputation from their client base. Truly great companies will ensure that their customers are always satisfied even if a hiccup arises. There are radon companies in the Cudahy area that will put the system in for you but refuse to come back out after initial install if you experience any issues or would like extra service.
Price: Price is always on homeowners minds, but in the radon mitigation business going cheap can be costly. Companies that give you estimates much lower than what you have received from us and others in the area might not be telling you the whole story. There are a few big things to look out for if you receive a cheap bid. The first thing to look out for is whether or not they are including the cost of an electrician in their estimate. Sometimes a company will give you a price and then once they are finished installing the system they will tell you that you now need to find your own electrician to hook it up. Make sure that whoever you talk to is transparent about what their plans are if an electrician is needed. Other hidden costs that you should ask about are whether or not they need to replace your sump pump to install the radon system, and whether or not they will charge more if you want to go through the garage. When you give our company a call you can be sure that we will go through all possible pricing and we will provide a fair and trustworthy quote for your home. Give us a call today for a free estimate on your home in Cudahy!