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Mountainvalley Building Inspections, Inc.
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Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Well, Joel did eventually manage to get a good result, reducing the radon level to 0.6. And the work he did was neat and tidy. But it took him 3 tries and cost me 3.5 times the original estimate. Original estimate $1525, actual final cost $5272. And he left me stuck with a $1300 â high efficiency fan that I did not need. What the heck am I supposed to do with it? And why did not he just do what he finally ended up doing, moving they system to a different location, instead of perseverating at the original location using an industrial strength fan? In retrospect, I am not sure about his judgment. Plus he has real issues with timeliness the work took 12-15 months to complete, including 4 (count em 4) reschedules each of which ended up with my job being knocked to the back of the queue despite the fact that it was Joel who canceled each time. Finally, it took him as long as 12 months to get me a paid receipt for the first two attempts (totaling in excess of $3200) which were paid in full at the time he did the work. I am still waiting for a receipt for the final almost $2000 of work."
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Anderson Home Inspection, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a local home inspection company with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial contracting and building. Our inspectors are reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. We know that your home is one of your most important investments and that's why for us it's about always keeping the best interests of our clients in mind throughout each and every inspection. Call us today for scheduling!

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Rhino Radon Services
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Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was on time, arrived at 9am as quoted and began to install the system. The system required two suction points and a sump pit cover. The sump pit originally had a pedestal pump in place and none of the other radon companies would change the pedestal pump to a submersible pump as required for the mitigation system to function properly. Rhino Radon not only changed the pump but installed a back flow check valve to ensure proper functioning of the system. All of the other companies said we would have to employ a plumber or a handy man to get this done. Had we gone that route the closing would not have happened. Rhino Radon gladly did all the work required and didn't even break for lunch!!! He was more concerned with getting us out of the vacant house seeing we are already down the cape. The system that involved a crawl space and being vented through the garage roof was completed immaculately and the test results came back at 0.5 pCil/L. This pleased the lender and buyer and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Rhino Radon Services.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

You'll need to test your home for radon after installing the mitigation system, then again every two years. If radon remains elevated, contact a licensed radon professional, either the contractor who installed the system or a different one, and have them evaluate the system. They may need to make some changes to improve its effectiveness and performance.

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