How to Live with Radon? 

This client lives in very old farm house with an unfinished basement used for storage and it was full of cobwebs. We did advise her that it's not healthy keeping it that way. She requested a radon test before starting anything returned with a level of 6.2 in her basement and shocked as she has never tested before. She was feeling nauseous the past few weeks so it bothered her that it might be the high radon levels. She got a free estimate and the team saw that the home had an inaccessible crawlspace on one side, the other side has a garage that is now a finished living space. She had a small porch with conditioned air is slab on grade on front of house. The slab appears to be in good condition and no major cracks. The installation will be a sub slab extraction point on back corner of basement, second point horizontally to pull from old garage, exit house via rim joist, install muffler and route up. She was happy with this decision and will contact us back for duct cleaning!

Upgrading Radon Mitigation Install with an ERV System

After another company installed a radon system last year for this homeowner, they still saw levels around 9 pCi/L in the basement and 5 pCi/L upstairs. Unsatisfied, he reached out to our team for a better solution. We installed an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) on the back wall, using a Y-connection to also pressurize the crawlspace through the rim joist. The existing Festa Eagle Extreme and sealed sump were solid, but floor cracks and an inaccessible crawlspace limited performance. With the new ERV setup, the home now has better airflow, lower radon levels, and improved indoor air quality.

ERV Installation in Old Farmhouse With Radon Levels of 7 and No HVAC System

This old farmhouse tested at 7 pCi/L, with multiple basement chambers and a large cistern, making airflow and radon control more complex. With no furnace or ductwork and only a boiler, improving indoor air quality required a different approach. An ERV system was installed along the west wall to bring in fresh air and reduce radon buildup. One vent exits through the rim joist at the front of the home, while the second will be cored through the foundation for proper airflow balance. This setup supports steady ventilation and helps lower radon levels in a structure without traditional HVAC.

Two-Point Radon Mitigation System for Renovated Garage Space

As the homeowner renovates their garage into a livable space, radon protection became a priority. Testing showed the need for a two-point extraction system, with one vertical extraction point near the breaker panel and a second horizontal point under the slab to the right. While there is no warranty due to an adjacent mudroom with a footer we can’t address (about 25’ x 8’), the system is designed to significantly reduce radon levels and maintain safer air quality throughout the home. By using proven radon remediation methods, we’re helping this family safeguard their new living space while balancing efficiency and practicality. They also used financing on this one which was a great option for budget options!

This client was diagnosed with lung cancer and is very vulnerable to harmful environmental pollutants since a portion of his lung was removed last month. With radon being a cause of lung cancer, he made sure his two-chamber home was protected for his health. He is a possible radon advocate as he shared with us his journey on how his situation has come to. Very beautiful family!