How do you prevent radon in your home?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does radon mitigation take?

• <div><p>Installation typically takes 1-2 days, depending on the system and property layout.</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>

Q: What types of radon mitigation systems are available?

• <div><p>Options include sub-slab depressurization, crawlspace ventilation, and sealing cracks. Choose based on home construction and radon levels.</p></div>

Q: Can I use my sump pit for radon mitigation?

• <div><p>If your home has a sump pit, you can integrate it with a radon mitigation system. You can accomplish this by sealing the pump cover with an airtight lid that accommodates radon vent pipes and sump pump hoses. This allows the vent pipe to redirect the radon gas outside of your home.</p></div>

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Last update on March 14, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
Kenny is very pleasant and easy to work with. He came to our home quickly, located our problem and was able to resolve the issue with ease. Kenny is very courteous and kept his work area clean and tools organized. We had a flooded basement so we had a big mess. Kenny’s timely response and care...
Compton Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2022
Timely, attention to detail and customer communication was great
Real Edge, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
They very responsive and have excellent customer service! They are definitely the place to call in Arvada for roll off service!
Bin There Dump That Denver
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Reviewed in May 2021
Josh called me immediately within a minute of me inquiring about service. He's very pleasant and he covers everything I need covered and told me that in the event we have a pest problem he will recommend somebody for that as well. I had to set my appointment back at my brokers request and I...
Sentry Home Inspection Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
They called off the morning the service was supposed to be completed. We needed it that day as our furniture was on the way. I get that life happens, and they may be great cleaners. But for us, they really left us high and dry.
Handy -- Kansas City
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Reviewed in November 2020
Power washed stains off my wooden deck and also got red stains out of the concrete around the base of the home's foundation. Those stains had been in that concrete for the 30 years I owned the house. No one could ever figure out how to remove them. I would highly recommend this company
Dump & Go
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Reviewed in January 2020
Joel by far has the best customer service of anyone I ve met. He gets the job done quick and the results are always outstanding. Highly recommend this company.
Eddie’s landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2019
Mr. Alexander came promptly, looked at the garden space to be designed and mailed me an estimate a couple of days later. I appreciated his promptness. It was no fault of Mr. Alexander that I chose someone else to do the work.
Fort Worth Land Design
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Reviewed in April 2019
I built a new home, and they installed all of my new HVAC and did an excellent job. I would and have recommended them. I've used them since as well, on a new build. They've installed HVAC on a new home and office as well. Same story, wonderful experience all around.
Lindsay's Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2017
Raul and his crew repaired drywall damage, installed new drywall, tape, bed and texture over existing holes in walls, moved electrical outlet, changed 2 outlets, sanded doors for painting referred me to cabinet makers to get bids on new cabinet, installed screen on old screen door. We were very...
R & A Home Improvements
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Serving Norton, KS and surrounding areas

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Heartland Enviromental

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Serving Norton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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"Dan, did a good job of radon gas mitigation. We are under retesting the radon make sure it has lower than 4 level. We are going to update the full experience with Heartland Environment once the job and radon result came back. As of now, this company deliver the good service. Thank you"

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Martin Home Inspection Services

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Serving Norton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Services Include: Whole House Inspection. Structural Inspection. Mold Inspection. Air Quality Control Inspection.

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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

Installation typically takes 1-2 days, depending on the system and property layout.

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.

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

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.

If your home has a sump pit, you can integrate it with a radon mitigation system. You can accomplish this by sealing the pump cover with an airtight lid that accommodates radon vent pipes and sump pump hoses. This allows the vent pipe to redirect the radon gas outside of your home.

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