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According to the American Cancer Society and the EPA, Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer nationally. Radon is everywhere but can build up in homes due to a number of factors, sometimes exceeding recommended levels quite significantly.

Radon is colorless and odorless. It is a radioactive gas and causes significant harm, particularly when exposed to elevated levels like we sometimes find in homes. The EPA suggests mitigation for homes testing between 2.0 - 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter), with anything over 4.0 pCi/L as a must.

Radon is quite common in our primary service areas in south central Wisconsin. It is present to some degree in any residential or commercial building. So yes, radon levels in your home are something the EPA recommends testing for on a 2-5 year basis depending on initial test results and existing mitigation systems.

Our nationally certified professionals place specialized, accurate monitoring equipment in your home for a short-term test, between 48-72 hours for best results. After the testing period, we analyze the results and provide you with a full report and clear guidance on next steps if mitigation is needed.

Yes, lower cost home test kits and devices are available.

However, these alternatives are far less accurate in many cases, often not calibrated or placed correctly, or do not test continually over time. Our certified technicians are trained with the best professional-grade monitoring devices which are calibrated on a frequent basis and provide detailed hourly reports on radon fluctuations.

Our professional testing is the best you can get and fairly priced.

Radon mitigation typically involves installing a ventilation system that safely routes radon gas from below your home to the outside. There are several mitigation methods depending on your home but most of our services utilize discreet piping and a fan system designed to effectively lower radon levels in your home. The process is typically completed within one day.

Both services are fairly priced.

Our continuous radon monitoring test is $150. If you require and purchase a mitigation system from us, this monitoring fee is credited back to you.

Our radon mitigation services vary based on your home. We provide same day estimates and quick turnarounds.

It depends. It is quite common that a home buyer's contract will use a radon contingency requiring testing, and if elevated levels are found, a mitigation system. Elevated levels with no mitigation system will most likely affect your home's value negatively.

Installing a radon mitigation system typically resolves this and even enhances your home's resale value, as buyers increasingly value safety improvements and peace of mind knowing radon risks have already been addressed. Radon is a very well-known hazard among construction outfits. So much so that new construction homes very often have radon mitigation systems installed by default.