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Radon Specialists, LLC
4.8(
54
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poages Mill, 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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Lucas Contracting, LLC
5.0(
71
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Poages Mill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tyler Lucas was easy to work with, very knowledgeable about radon mitigation and I highly recommend him to anyone needing a radon mitigation system installed."
Entry point
Entry point
Attic fan location
Attic fan location
Fan outside

+16

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Abatement includes sealing entry points and venting with systems that reduce radon levels below recommended EPA limits. It is handled by certified professionals.

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.

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