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Buckeye State Radon
4.9(
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Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Richwood, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Appeared very knowledgeable regarding the problem I was having. Was on time and went right to work.. At this point I am very pleased with the results due to seeing less dust in the air and on furniture. The big test will come once I turn the furnace on this fall. I was informed to call them back if their was a problem. Again very pleased with their work at this time"
Active radon system
Active radon system
Active radon system
Active radon system
Active radon system

+4

Response time7 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rescue Environmental
4.9(
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Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Richwood, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

"Great! Im so happy with the job Rescue Environmental did. On time, worked fast and explained everything they were doing. Looks like a whole new room and no more asbestos worries! I would hire again and will recommend Rescue Environmental to others."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

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 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.

Radon detection is crucial as prolonged exposure to radon gas, a leading cause of lung cancer, poses significant health risks in residential environments.

Radon is present almost everywhere but, like sunlight, the concentration levels and how often you are exposed to it have a large part to play in just how dangerous it is. There are levels of radon that are acceptable inside a house, but above a certain limit, radon becomes a serious radioactive hazard that is a known cause of lung cancer. In fact, radon exposure is the number two leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking).

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