Radon Mitigation

Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors. Any house, of any age, in any location can have elevated radon levels.

Radon might sound a little bit science fiction-y to the uninitiated, but it’s actually a relatively common gas that is found in the home, and it can have some serious consequences. So what is radon? And what can you do about it? Let’s jump in.

Branch Property Investigations has performed nearly 1,000 radon tests over the past five years in the Twin Cities Metro area. Roughly 30-35% of the homes we’ve tested have had dangerously high radon levels. If you learn your home’s radon levels exceed the 4.0 pCi/L action level, the Minnesota Department of Health recommends radon mitigation. Our company does not perform mitigation but we field a lot of questions pertaining to it. So, today we’ll discuss how radon mitigation systems work.

The fact is, all homes will contain some amount of radon. So this how to mitigate radon in your home in 100 days from Mike Holmes.

Learn about the types of radon mitigation systems as well as installation information. SWAT Environmental’s radon mitigation systems address the threats of radon in your home or workplace. Find a solution today!

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A radon mitigation system is any system that reduces the high radon levels in a home by either preventing radon gas entering a home or by venting it once inside.

I'm usually skeptical about environmental hazards. Although I became aware of radon several years ago, I didn't think much about the radioac...

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It is usually easy to remove from your home. Here's how.

A complete step-by-step guide for those considering a DIY radon mitigation system installation with a list of required equipment.