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Clean Iowa Air
5.0(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Family owned and operated. Great people to work with. Made me feel important. They did outstanding work at a great price. Lowered my radon from high 9s to sub 1s."
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+15

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Milledge Construction
5.0(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

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"Milledge Construction installed evacuators in our homes to reduce radon levels...the installer was very professional and explained in detail what needed to be done...it is amazing how quickly the radon level has subsided in just 24 hours...the installation and equipment is of high quality...if you only suspect you have a radon infection you should call Milledge Construction first...we were very impressed with the radon reduction results...5 stars for sure..."
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Radon Detection & Reduction Project

+56

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MB Radon LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

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Work was done promptly and the crew was friendly and thorough.  They installed a cap over the floor drain that prevents air from infiltrating from the foundation drainage system while still allowing any water from the basement to escape should the washer overflow or a pipe break, etc.  As a result (and side benefit) my basement is less humid and no longer has that occasional musty smell.

Six months later and everything is working fine.  A retest for Radon showed virtually no presence whereas, before, tests showed a rather high concentration. 



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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sir Build-A-Lot, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a serious Radon issue in our home and when others couldn’t even return my calls Pete not only did, he worked hard to get us into his schedule. Extremely satisfied with Pete and the job he did. I will hire Pete for other needs around our home. Do not hesitate to hire Pete. You will be happy."
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

Use a radon test kit or hire professionals to conduct a detailed assessment of radon levels in your home.

No, air purifiers are not an effective way to reduce or remove radon. Radon is a radioactive, inert gas that cannot be filtered by standard air purifiers, which are designed to capture particulates like dust and mold. While an air purifier can improve indoor air quality by removing other pollutants, it should not be relied upon for radon. The only effective solution for high radon levels is a dedicated radon mitigation system.

Long-term exposure increases lung cancer risks. Prolonged homestay individuals and smokers encounter heightened vulnerability and exposure concerns.

If your home has a sump pit, you can integrate it with a radon mitigation system. You can accomplish this by sealing the pump cover with an airtight lid that accommodates radon vent pipes and sump pump hoses. This allows the vent pipe to redirect the radon gas outside of your home.

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.

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