Top-rated radon detection and reduction specialists.

Get matched with top radon detection and reduction specialists in Grandy, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your radon detection and reduction project in Grandy, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Radon detection and reduction specialists in Grandy

Avatar for SWAT Environmental, Inc.
SWAT Environmental, Inc.
4.3(
63
)

Serving Grandy, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can not recommend this company highly enough. If you have ANY concerns or questions regarding radon give them a call. They will give you an honest assessment and recommendations tailored to your specific situation. Overall a great experience!"
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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.

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.

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is present everywhere, complete avoidance is impossible. 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 preventative measures if your home's radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

A homeowner can install a radon mitigation system on their own. But it’s a challenging DIY that requires a lot of knowledge about radon mitigation as well as familiarity with local regulations. You do not want to risk an improper installation that leaves the system unable to detect radon or gives it a shortened life span. Relying on a professional is the surest way to guarantee a successful installation.

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.

The Grandy, NC homeowners’ guide to radon detection and reduction services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.