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Diversified Crawlspace Services
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Radon Gas - Abatement

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray and Jacob came right out, quickly diagnosed my problem, and did exactly what they needed to fix it permanently. Super competent and really nice guys (Go Seahawks!). Ray also did a full inspection of my crawl space and attic for free as he knew I was planning to put the house on the market. Ray is certified for both mold and pest control and does not mind getting dirty to do a thorough inspection. I would give ten stars if I could!"
moldy crawlspace
New access door
Rat slab
a moldy attic
After cleanup and mold treatment

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
American Building Solution LLC
New to Angi
Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Yelm, 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

There are steps you can take as a homeowner to remediate radon yourself. While a radon reduction professional can make the biggest impact in your home, you can make efforts to improve radon levels on your own by sealing cracks, increasing ventilation, and testing for radon regularly.

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.

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 natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water can cause radon to appear in a home. The gas seeps into homes through cracks in foundations, walls, or floors, as well as through gaps around pipes or construction joints. Radon levels are influenced by soil composition, building materials, and ventilation. Poorly sealed or airtight homes can trap radon, allowing it to accumulate.

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.

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