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Alpha Environmental Services Inc
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Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have use Alpha on a couple of my houses now. Each time, they have been very professional, timely and explain the situation very well. They present all the options and arrive as promised"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
American Building Solution LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Professional handyman services as well as Residential and Commercial property maintenance.\n\nWe specialize in room additions and full home remodels along with residential and commercial property electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and interior and exterior tenant improvements, re-keying, painting, landscaping, and all other property maintenance and construction services.\n\nProperty managers: we specialize in local handyman work and property maintenance needs.\n\nhttp://www.handymanintacoma.com/

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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

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).

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 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.

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

If high radon levels are detected, steps include sealing entry points, installing a mitigation system, and retesting the air regularly to ensure reduced levels.

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