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Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
4.6(
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Somerville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair is a top notch company! Their work is timely and second-to-none. Mark inspected and serviced our crawl space dehumidifier along with our radon mitigation system. He is a true professional who went above-and-beyond, and I will definitely request him on future inspections. I feel confident in the quality work Frontier provides and strongly recommend them to anyone in need of crawl space/basement/foundation work! Thanks again, Mark!"
Wet Basement
Dry Basement
Wet Crawlsapce
Encapsulated Crawl Space
Before and After

+14

Response time2 days
161 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Horton Restoration Service
4.3(
4
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Somerville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went as planned. Mr Horton and his crew were on time and the job was preformed as planned.. They did an excellent job removing the mold and cleaning up. Mr Horton knows his trade and does an outstanding job explaining the process."
Mold Remediation Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Mold Remediation Project
Mold Remediation Project

+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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