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MG Remediation, Inc.
3.3(
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Serving Castroville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Peter and his team at MG Remediation are professionals. They did everything they told me they would do and the radon levels dropped significantly. Great communication, too, which always matters."
Vapor Intrusion for VOC and Radon
 Cleaning
 Cleaning
Testing
Testing & Abatement

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Response time4 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Standish Inspections
4.8(
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Serving Castroville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The person that came was fine. He just walked around and did the inspection. He also gave us some recommendations. The person was prompt, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. He was very punctual."
Shingles
Gutters
Roofing
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

Radon is present almost everywhere but, like sunlight, the concentration levels and how often you are exposed to it have a large part to play in just how dangerous it is. There are levels of radon that are acceptable inside a house, but above a certain limit, radon becomes a serious radioactive hazard that is a known cause of lung cancer. In fact, radon exposure is the number two leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking).

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

While DIY testing is possible, abatement generally requires professional installation to ensure efficacy and meet safety standards.

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