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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

"We had a radon remediation installed by them in 2021. We've had to replace the fan 2x already- whereas the expected lifetime of a fan is 8-10 years."
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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Assure Home Inspection
4.8(
97
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. They provide radon mitigation for my home before closing, worked with my schedule and also allowed me to pay at closing which helped tremendously in my situation."
New Lenox Condo Radon Mitigation
New Lenox Radon Mitigation System
Townhome Radon Mitigation Plainfield, IL
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%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

There are steps you can take as a homeowner to remediate radon yourself. While a radon reduction professional can make the biggest impact in your home, you can make efforts to improve radon levels on your own by sealing cracks, increasing ventilation, and testing for radon regularly.

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 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.

You can vent radon out of your house sometimes by simply opening a window, but it won’t remove the source, and will likely rise above recommended levels quickly. A professional will be needed to assess your home, and determine the best strategy for radon removal. Active radon sump pumps and soil depressurization systems are often used to forcefully vent the radon from your home.

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.

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