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Q: What would cause radon in a house?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What is the biggest source of radon?

• <div><p>The soil beneath your house is most likely what&rsquo;s causing an increased level of radon. This is because soil holds radioactivity for a long time and it&rsquo;s also what most buildings are built on. Another common source of radon is water from a source that hasn&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What level of radon is considered safe or dangerous?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are the risks of radon?

• <div><p>Radon is the number one non-smoking cause of lung cancer in the United States, but it can cause some other concerning side effects in the meantime. If you have a raspy voice, chest pains, trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, or any of the above, don&rsquo;t hesitate to perform radon testing and install a mitigation system as soon as possible.</p></div>

Q: How does radon enter my home?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on May 11, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Aurelius did an excellent job checking on my AC and furnace. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was running properly before leaving. You can tell he takes pride in his work and...
G & R Heating and Air, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Had Teodoro Tree Service out twice now. The first time was for tree and stump removal of one tree, 3/17/25. Today, 4/14/25, the second time they removed two huge trees and stumps. Both times they provided outstanding service and care for my property, and my neighbors, too. I couldn't be more...
Teodoro Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2024
they did the work quickly and left the area clean and picked up
Polex Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
Radman did a great job installing the radon mitigation system. Very clean and neat and reasonable price too.
Radman Radon Testing
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Reviewed in October 2023
Nick and Ron were very professional and nice to deal with, the arrived when scheduled and cleaned up when he was done. Our project didn't fit the Angi's checklist criteria but Nick/Ron said "no problem whatever you want " Ron installed wooden stairs and rails from our attached garage into the...
Professional Painting
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Reviewed in September 2023
From start to finish, Advanta Clean was great to work with for our mold remediation and vent cleaning. The estimate was extremely detailed compared to the others we got, which was so helpful to know what would be done. The technicians were great to work with! They found mold where we didn't even...
AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland
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Reviewed in July 2023
Scott responded the next day after I requested referrals on Angi. He came out a few days later to look at the fascia repair, and then called later in the evening with an estimate and time he could do the work. Everything was completed within a week from the time I submitted a request until the...
Custom Roofers III
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Reviewed in April 2023
They did a great job removing a tree at my Mom’s. They also ground up the stump from the tree they removed and one that was already there. Both Mark and his son and kind professional workers. We have used Mark’s Tree Carr in the past too and have always been pleased. We also buy firewood from...
Mark's Tree Care
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Reviewed in January 2022
Dave Gardner set us up with an appointment in only two days for installation of a radon mitigation system. DaveÃ¢Â Â s son, Jordan, and his team were very professional, courteous, friendly, honest, and informative in going over their Ã¢Â Â game planÃ¢Â Â for our installation system. Our radon...
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
They were quick and efficient. We had a lot of 25 foot branches hanging over the house and they were all removed without incident. We can actually see our roof now!
J&A Lawn & Landscape
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Bull's Eye Home Inspection

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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Easy communication, flexible and extremely detail! His rating is a true reflection of his work. Thank you!"

Response time3 hrs

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Gardner Environmental Services

4.8(

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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Gardner and crew outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable, identified and fixed my radon problem . Very honest and trustworthy"

+20

Response time5 hrs

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work with. I would recommend his company, to anyone."

+18

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"well...as they said it would."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

27 neighbors recently requested a quote

Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"RADMAN did an outstanding job installing a radon mitigation system in my home. His crew knows what they are doing and the results speak for themselves. Within hours after starting up the system my Radon level went from 20 to less than 1 Picocuurie per liter."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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SWAT Environmental, Inc.

3.5(

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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poplar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

SWAT Environmental, Inc. is the nation's largest radon abatement engineer. Our experienced staff has corrected Radon problems for over 60,000 customers since 1988 with 100% success!

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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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.

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.

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.

Radon is the number one non-smoking cause of lung cancer in the United States, but it can cause some other concerning side effects in the meantime. If you have a raspy voice, chest pains, trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, or any of the above, don’t hesitate to perform radon testing and install a mitigation system as soon as possible.

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.

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