Radon Mitigation Menomonee Falls You might never notice this deadly, radioactive gas seeping into your home in Menomonee Falls until it's too late. Radon is a very dangerous gas when it gets collected in the home. If anyone remains exposed to it for a longer period of time, it can potentially lead to lung cancer. Radon is undetectable without a proper test because it is an invisible gas with no taste or smell. Now, radon is considered to be a solvable carcinogenic problem with the advent of modern science. Radon problems can easily be fixed before the health of the occupants is affected by the exposure. Radon Mitigation Systems are made to reduce the radon levels below the EPA recommended level, which is 4 pCi/L. while also maintaining the same aesthetics of your home. Radon abatement in Menomonee Falls is especially important for those who smoke cigarettes, as this multiplies the risk of cancer from radon exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all homeowners perform radon remediation in Menomonee Falls, as there exist no known levels of radon exposure that can be considered safe. The basement is where the highest levels usually exist. This is because radon enters through the gaps in the foundation, slab cracks, or gaps around windows and doors. If you are interested in getting a free quote for a radon mitigation system, give us a call and we can answer all of your questions and send you a proposal.
Radon Testing in Menomonee FallsRegardless of what radon zone your home in Menomonee Falls is located in, your home needs to be tested for radon in accordance with the EPA. Seek out a certified company such as Lifetime Radon who will do the radon testing in your home and get you results in a timely matter. We offer a few different radon testing options to fit different testing needs:
Short-term digital tests: This testing option is set up by one of our licensed radon technicians and can get you results in as little as 48 hours. We suggest this testing option for real estate transactions because of it’s short testing period and quick results. Long-term test devices: Long-term test devices run for over 90 days and can provide a reading of home's radon levels during different seasons and conditions. A long-term monitor is like a smoke detector which constantly connects to the environment and alerts you during different seasons and conditions. These types of monitors are not as accurate as a professional testing monitor that is calibrated yearly, but they can give you a good idea of the levels currently present in your home. |
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DIY Charcoal testing kits: This testing option is set up by the homeowner and sits in the home for 3-5 days. The kit is then shipped to our lab and we can get results back to you in about a week. This is the most cost effective option and is recommended for homeowners who are not in the middle of a real estate transaction.
Radon Mitigation Installation in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls is counted as a high-risk area surrounded by radon. In fact, a study done by the Wisconsin DHS from 1995-2016 showed that 57.4% of homes they tested in Menomonee Falls had levels at or above the EPA action level for radon gas. Regardless of radon zone, it is recommended that your home in Menomonee Falls be tested for unsafe levels of radon. If the test results come back above the EPA action level of 4, a radon mitigation system should be installed.
Before installing a radon mitigation system, there are certain things we need to know about your home to determine what type of system is right. We custom build all of our radon mitigation systems to fit your home.
Here are some of the things we need to know:
These are just a few big determining factors to help us custom fit your home with a radon mitigation system. To get a free estimate for your home, give us a call or click the link below and we will be happy to help you!
Before installing a radon mitigation system, there are certain things we need to know about your home to determine what type of system is right. We custom build all of our radon mitigation systems to fit your home.
Here are some of the things we need to know:
- What type of home is it? Once the type of home is known, we can determine the amount of materials and tools needed to complete the job. We have worked with every type of home and have never found one that we couldn’t mitigate.
- What year was the home built? Once we know the age of the home, we can get a good idea of what building codes it adheres to and what materials the home was built with.
- Does the home have a sump crock for drain tile? The most effective technique to mitigate radon is utilizing the drain tile system because of how much surface area under the home it covers to draw the radon into the piping.
- Does the basement have an unfinished portion that shares the same wall as the garage? There are two ways to run the system out of the home to vent the radon gas above the roofline. One way is to go out to the exterior of the home and run the piping up the side of the home, and the other way is to run it through the garage and through the roof. If there is an unfinished part of the basement that shares the same wall as the garage, then the garage system is possible, if not, we must run the system to the exterior.
- Is there any in-floor heating in the basement? If there is, we need to bring an infrared scanner in to ensure that when we drill into your basement floor we don’t hit any of that piping. Most companies do not have an infrared scanner so beware. Drilling into that piping under the floor can cause a massive amount of damage from flooding.
These are just a few big determining factors to help us custom fit your home with a radon mitigation system. To get a free estimate for your home, give us a call or click the link below and we will be happy to help you!
Radon Mitigation Companies Near Me
If you have had a radon test performed and it is determined that the levels are above 4.0 pCi/L, you are likely to make a call to a nearby mitigation company to bring down the radon level. As a consumer, you need to be aware of uncertified individuals conducting radon-related work. You should be familiar with what the contractor is going to do and the reasons behind the cost incurred in your project. Many low cost companies can leave you with substandard workmanship and materials. The contractor you choose must adhere to the EPA’s Radon Mitigation Standards because failure to follow them can result in serious consequences. We get a lot of work from homeowners who chose a cheaper option to install a system, but then needed us to come out to fix it because it didn’t pass building and electrical codes resulting in their closing date being pushed back. Reading a company's reviews on sites like Home Advisor, Google, Angies List, and Yelp can help you determine what kind of company you are dealing with. Also, you can check online if the company is certified by AARST and NRPP which set standards for workmanship and ensure that any company certified by them adhere to all building and electrical codes. We have been in business for over 20 years, and hold all of the certifications to get the job done right. Additionally, feel free to check out our reviews online as we come highly recommended by homeowners who were more than happy with our work. For a free quote on a radon mitigation system give us a call or click the link below.