Radon Mitigation New Berlin WIA radon mitigation system is designed to reduce the radon concentrations in the indoor air of a house or building. Radon is a highly dangerous substance and must be mitigated through radon abatement methods to make sure radon levels are reduced to a manageable level. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon that may be already in your home or building, but you can properly test for it with the help of a company such as Lifetime Radon. These tests determine if radon mitigation is necessary or not and what kind of radon reduction efforts need to be made. A radon system allows people to live and work in the basement or lower levels of their home without the worry about inhaling dangerous gases. Most radon mitigation techniques include permanent sealing of the homes basement cracks and holes to prevent the infiltration of radon gas coming up from the soil. Although, just simply sealing the home is not an effective method on its own to prevent radon build up. The majority of radon mitigation systems work with a radon fan that helps in creating a vacuum under the slab to draw the radon in and out above the roofline. If you have questions about radon or radon mitigation for your home in New Berlin give us a call or click the link below and we will be happy to assist you!
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Radon levels for homes in New Berlin tend to be high like most of Waukesha County. In a study done by the Wisconsin DHS rom 1995-2016 it was found that 62.4% of homes sampled from New Berlin tested at or above 4.0pCi/L which is the EPA action level for radon gas. One home in the study even tested as high as 123 pCi/L! It is recommended that New Berlin homeowners test their homes for radon because it is only the way to find out the presence of radon in their homes. You can perform the radon test in your home on your own or hire a professional like us to come out and set up a digital monitor.
If you prefer to do the testing on your own and you have some time on your hands, we offer a DIY charcoal testing kit that we can ship to you for only $25. The charcoal radon testing kit takes 3-5 days to complete and then is shipped into our lab for analysis. The entire process takes about a week and a half to get the results back. This is the most cost effective option, but we do not recommend this test for homeowners working with a closing date on their home.For homeowners who want a professional to set up the test, we offer a short term digital monitor for $110. The short term digital monitor takes 48 hours to complete and the results are instant. We recommend this testing option for homeowners who are selling their home because of the quick results, and hassle free testing process. If you are interested in seeing your homes average radon levels for a longer period of time, we offer a long term radon testing kit that sits in the home for a minimum of 90 days. This test is usually done by homeowners over the winter months, and is good for homeowners who do not have any deadlines. For more testing information or to book a test give us a call or click the link below!
If you prefer to do the testing on your own and you have some time on your hands, we offer a DIY charcoal testing kit that we can ship to you for only $25. The charcoal radon testing kit takes 3-5 days to complete and then is shipped into our lab for analysis. The entire process takes about a week and a half to get the results back. This is the most cost effective option, but we do not recommend this test for homeowners working with a closing date on their home.For homeowners who want a professional to set up the test, we offer a short term digital monitor for $110. The short term digital monitor takes 48 hours to complete and the results are instant. We recommend this testing option for homeowners who are selling their home because of the quick results, and hassle free testing process. If you are interested in seeing your homes average radon levels for a longer period of time, we offer a long term radon testing kit that sits in the home for a minimum of 90 days. This test is usually done by homeowners over the winter months, and is good for homeowners who do not have any deadlines. For more testing information or to book a test give us a call or click the link below!
Radon Mitigation Installation in New Berlin
If you have tested your home for radon gas, and the average has come back higher than 4.0 pCi/L, the EPA strongly recommends installing a radon mitigation system. The purpose of radon mitigation system is to lower the radon levels in your home and keep them low. Radon is the second leading cause of the lung cancer and the number one cause of lung cancer for non smokers. This is why installing a radon mitigation system is so important. All residential homes in New Berlin, Wisconsin, have some level of radon in the home and according to the EPA no level of radon gas is safe to live in for an extended period of time. We have been in the radon mitigation business for over 20 years and have helped thousands of homeowners stay safe from the dangers of radon gas. All of our mitigation systems are custom built to fit your home, so give us a call and we can give you a free estimate.
Sub-slab Depressurization
The most common method of radon mitigation that we use is sub-slab depressurization. This method reduces the air pressure underneath the homes slab by utilizing vent pipes and a fan. The fans draw air from below the slab creating enough negative pressure to draw the radon into the piping to be vented above the roofline. This process also includes sealing any cracks in the basement wall or floor and sealing down the sump crock. Radon gas is known to follow the path of least resistance, so by sealing down the cracks and holes in the basement, the radon can be drawn into the piping instead of leaking into the living space.
Block Wall Depressurization
One of the ways we mitigate radon in New Berlin is by utilizing block wall depressurization. During this process, a pipe is inserted in the block cavity. The pipe is then attached to the existing piping system that connects to the fan and other parts of the radon mitigation system. We use this method for homes with high radon levels and also have block walls in the basement. This technique depressurizes the spaces that are within the concrete blocks by drawing the air from inside the wall and venting it through the piping. We most often use this method in conjunction with the sub slab depressurization method.
Crawl Space Depressurization
If the home has any gravel or dirt crawl spaces present, it is necessary to seal the crawl space down because those can be the biggest entry ways for radon to gather in. Crawl space systems can be costly because of the amount of labor and materials, but sealing them can provide benefits even beyond radon mitigation. In this radon mitigation method, polycarbonate sheeting is placed over the ground of the crawl space and it is sealed to the foundation walls. The piping is then connected to the sheeting and the fan like the aforementioned methods. The radon gas is then pulled from beneath the sheet and vented two feet above the roofline.
To get a quote for a radon mitigation system installed for your home in New Berlin give us a call or click the link below.
Sub-slab Depressurization
The most common method of radon mitigation that we use is sub-slab depressurization. This method reduces the air pressure underneath the homes slab by utilizing vent pipes and a fan. The fans draw air from below the slab creating enough negative pressure to draw the radon into the piping to be vented above the roofline. This process also includes sealing any cracks in the basement wall or floor and sealing down the sump crock. Radon gas is known to follow the path of least resistance, so by sealing down the cracks and holes in the basement, the radon can be drawn into the piping instead of leaking into the living space.
Block Wall Depressurization
One of the ways we mitigate radon in New Berlin is by utilizing block wall depressurization. During this process, a pipe is inserted in the block cavity. The pipe is then attached to the existing piping system that connects to the fan and other parts of the radon mitigation system. We use this method for homes with high radon levels and also have block walls in the basement. This technique depressurizes the spaces that are within the concrete blocks by drawing the air from inside the wall and venting it through the piping. We most often use this method in conjunction with the sub slab depressurization method.
Crawl Space Depressurization
If the home has any gravel or dirt crawl spaces present, it is necessary to seal the crawl space down because those can be the biggest entry ways for radon to gather in. Crawl space systems can be costly because of the amount of labor and materials, but sealing them can provide benefits even beyond radon mitigation. In this radon mitigation method, polycarbonate sheeting is placed over the ground of the crawl space and it is sealed to the foundation walls. The piping is then connected to the sheeting and the fan like the aforementioned methods. The radon gas is then pulled from beneath the sheet and vented two feet above the roofline.
To get a quote for a radon mitigation system installed for your home in New Berlin give us a call or click the link below.
Radon Mitigation Companies Near Me
When choosing the right radon mitigation company to go with in the New Berlin you should consider a few big things before making the final decision. The biggest thing is making sure the company you choose is certified by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) and the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP). Radon companies that are certified by those two organizations follow all of the EPA’s guidelines and building codes and are held to a high standard of workmanship. There are companies out there who cut corners and are therefore a cheaper option, but being cheap can be costly when you end up needing a company like us to come back out there and fix mistakes. Another thing to look into before choosing a company is their online reviews. Check Google, Home Advisor, Angies List, and Yelp to make sure they have satisfied customers and more than just a few reviews. We aren’t saying that you must choose us for your radon mitigation needs, but if you want a free quote and more information give us a call and we will be more than happy to help you out!