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Scope Environmental
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"TESTING FOR ASBESTOS I need to make sure people know about a man named Jeff Miller Owner of Scope Environmental. I wanted to have my basement checked for Asbestos. This man was absolutely the nicest person. Jeff is a professional, who explained things extremely well and in detail, offered positives suggestions, and extremely knowledgeable. Oh, and extremely honest and helpful. If you ever want to have your basement checked for Radon or Asbestos or Mold, please call this nice man who has a vast amount of experience and knowledge on these three issues. His phone number is 314-220-1810. His pricing is very reasonable and he is Certified in the State of Missouri which is a requirement by the State to do testing. He sure put my mind at peace."
Black mold inside closet
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Asbestos Flooring
Floor sample collection
Asbestos Adhesive

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

Options include sub-slab depressurization, crawlspace ventilation, and sealing cracks. Choose based on home construction and radon levels.

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is present everywhere, complete avoidance is impossible. 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 preventative measures if your home's radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

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.

The lifespan of a radon mitigation system depends on the type of system and its maintenance. With proper care, a system can last for many decades. Passive systems tend to last longer as they have fewer components that require replacement. Active systems, which have more moving parts like fans, generally have a shorter lifespan. For instance, water filtration devices and active pressurization systems require more frequent maintenance. While the system as a whole is durable, the radon fan in an active system typically has a lifespan of 5 to 10 years and will need to be replaced. As long as the fan is working, the mitigation system should function correctly.

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