Radon Mitigation System

A radon mitigation system (or radon abatement system) is installed using 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.

Most systems can lower radon levels well below 4 pCi/L and usually get to between 1 - 2 pCi/L depending on the original levels and the home’s design.

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

You can request a no-cost estimate for a residential radon mitigation system here.

Yes. All of our radon mitigation systems include a 5-Year Limited Workmanship Warranty from PureTech Home Services. This covers the system components we install and our workmanship. The in-line fan is covered separately by the manufacturer’s own warranty, which is included in your system packet. Our warranty automatically transfers to future owners if you sell your home, so long as the system remains in place and operating.

No. A sump pump isn’t necessary. There are other ways to create effective radon reduction systems in homes without sump pits or basements. When a sump is already present we'll often create a slight modification and utilize the existing pit.

Not effectively. While they can help reduce air leaks, sealants alone rarely bring radon levels down to safe levels. A full mitigation system is usually needed for consistent results under 4.0 pCi/L.

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.

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.