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Radon Specialists, LLC
4.8(
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jeff and his folks were a pleasure to work with. His communication regarding any delays or other issues is excellent. He is also great at answering followup questions that I have about how the system is running. It took our radon readings down to nearly zero from an alarmingly high value. We were hovering below 4 pCi for many years, but then our crawlspace was sealed and insulated and it soared in the living space. (The crawlspace itself was 20 pCi). Highly recommend."
Smith Mountain Lake
Rear of House
Rear of House
Typical Installation
Typical Installation

+7

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SWAT Environmental, Inc.
4.4(
77
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben was on-time, efficient, professional, courteous, and informative. I recommend that you specify him for your radon mitigation job."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Expert Home Inspections, LLC
5.0(
4
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Expert Home Inspections! We are the premier professional home inspection company offering the highest quality, and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! 540-586-3216

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

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).

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.

Your radon mitigation system may be loud because it’s time to replace it. Any sounds are usually from the inline fan that helps create the vacuum and resulting airflow. If you hear a new, loud mechanical or humming noise from your radon fan, it might be time to replace it. Most fans used in radon mitigation systems last up to 10 years, but may need to be replaced sooner.

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

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