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Bull's Eye Home Inspection
4.8(
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I contacted Matt last minute for my townhome inspection and he was very quick to reply and accommodate my request. He was very thorough and walked me through the whole inspection (which took a little over 2 hours) and answered every single questions I had and gave me some suggestions as well. I am an agent and have worked with a few inspectors, but none of them were as thorough as Matt. I HIGHLY recommend him & will definitely be using him for all future inspections."
Knee wall in Chicago Bungalow
Hydronic floor heating
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Overview of townhome in Glenview
Townhome Attic

+4

Response time3 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Gardner Services
4.7(
16
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is great to work with. They did some mold testing on parents’ home and did excellent work. They also did some work on my home. They replaced a water heater and bathroom fans. He was easy to get a hold of, personable and come over right away."
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+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Radaquest Radon Inspectors
5.0(
4
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Great Lakes, 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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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 average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

The cost for a radon mitigation system typically ranges from $800 to $1,500, with an average around $1,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the size of your home, the severity of the radon issue, and the type of system required. Your home's foundation type also significantly impacts the cost. For example, sealing and ventilating an unfinished basement might cost around $4,600, while encapsulating a crawl space without a foundation slab can range from $1,500 to $15,000.

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

Ideally, no one will live in a house with elevated radon levels, as prolonged exposure increases the risk of serious health issues like lung cancer. However, homes with radon can be made safe through mitigation systems, such as active soil depressurization. Testing for radon regularly and addressing high levels helps ensure a safe living environment.

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