Top-rated radon detection and reduction specialists.

Get matched with top radon detection and reduction specialists in Homedale, ID

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your radon detection and reduction project in Homedale, ID?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Radon detection and reduction specialists in Homedale

Avatar for Presidential Inspections, LLC
Presidential Inspections, LLC
4.1(
51
)

Serving Homedale, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Professional that helped explain the entire process for testing for mold in the house. Very knowledgable, professional, and punctual."
Improperl Installed Insualtion
Visible Mold
Frozen Pipes
No vapor barrier in the crawl space
Worn Roof

+3

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is naturally present everywhere, it is impossible to avoid entirely. The average radon level in homes across the United States is 1.3 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking action to reduce radon levels if your home's test results are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

The natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water can cause radon to appear in a home. The gas seeps into homes through cracks in foundations, walls, or floors, as well as through gaps around pipes or construction joints. Radon levels are influenced by soil composition, building materials, and ventilation. Poorly sealed or airtight homes can trap radon, allowing it to accumulate.

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.

The fan that pulls the radon out of the air needs to run continuously, so you may see an increase in your electric bill once you install the mitigation system. Additionally, you may see an increase in your heating or cooling bills, as the fan can cause some loss of hot or cool air.

Your radon fan needs to operate 24/7 to be effective. The only time the fan isn't operating is during its replacement. Radon levels in the home can increase within hours if the fan stops working or something obstructs the stack vent. Fortunately, radon systems require no downtime maintenance between fan changes.

The Homedale, ID homeowners’ guide to radon detection and reduction services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.