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Midwest Radon Services, Inc.
4.8(
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chuck and his team have been outstanding to work with. Mike was at our home to re-work the radon mitigation position in our basement due to a construction project we are moving forward with. Mike was able to come up with a creative solution and we are happy with the quality of his work."
SF-180
Painted Slimline Fan and couplings
90 mil Foil Backed Liner
U-Tube Monometer & Sticker with State Tag
RP-145

+26

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Radaquest Radon Inspectors
5.0(
4
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very easy to get an appointment on short notice when I had limited time to get a radon test done in the process of purchasing a home. Their price was also slightly lower than an estimate I'd received from another company, and the technician was more thorough about explaining the process than the other company I considered."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reliable Basement Services LLC
4.7(
208
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Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The estimator examined the basement walls and identified four cracks through which water might be coming in and gave a quote.  We agreed to have the work done.  One service man came and filled the cracks in less than the estimated time.  The work involved surface patching the cracks on the inside of the wall, drilling approximately six holes through each crack and injecting a sealant into each crack.  Since we haven't had a hard rain since then, we haven't had a real test of whether it holds water out.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

The soil beneath your house is most likely what’s causing an increased level of radon. This is because soil holds radioactivity for a long time and it’s also what most buildings are built on. Another common source of radon is water from a source that hasn’t been through periodic radon tests, such as well water. Over time, the radon from the soil can inhabit other parts of your house like the foundation or plumbing.

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.

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.

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.

Many radon fans carry a five-year manufacturer's warranty. That said, your radon fan should last between five and ten years. Regular inspections will ensure the fan is operating properly. Unusual or exceptional noise coming from the fan or indications on your manometer or system monitor can immediately tell you that something is amiss.

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