3-Point Mitigation + Sump Upgrade for a Health-Focused Homeowner

With radon levels ranging from the mid-20s to low-30s, this install required a 3-point mitigation system to effectively draw down levels throughout the home. We’ll be exiting through the rim joist on the far corner, providing a direct and efficient route for airflow and pressure reduction. The homeowner also requested a new sump pump with a full discharge line run, so the team will need to bring materials to complete the PVC line and cap the existing sump discharge. Because indoor air quality mattered just as much as radon, especially with the client being a registered nurse, she added a 16x20 Breathe Easy filter upgrade for healthier, cleaner air moving forward.

High Radon Levels Lead Iowa Couple to Install Two-Point Mitigation System

After living in their home for five years, a couple decided to test for radon after a parent recently discovered elevated levels and completed radon mitigation. Using an electronic detector borrowed from their parents, they found radon levels of 12 pCi/L, well above the EPA action level. Although the home had one basement chamber, two extraction points were recommended to effectively address the elevated radon levels. A customized two-point radon mitigation system was installed to draw radon from beneath the home and safely vent it outdoors.

High Radon Levels Prompt Homeowners to Mitigate Before Selling

After building their home in 1994, these homeowners are preparing to sell and move closer to their children and grandchildren in the Des Moines area. Following their realtor’s advice, they decided to address radon before listing the property. Two recent charcoal test kits averaged approximately 10 pCi/L, well above the EPA’s recommended action level of 4 pCi/L. With their grandchildren spending time in the home regularly, creating a healthier indoor environment was another important motivation. The project calls for a single-point radon mitigation system routed from the sump toward the northeast side of the home, just behind the garage, with a sealed sump lid. This proactive step helps address radon concerns before the home changes hands.

Radon Pump System Installation

This client had tested for radon a few years ago but did not mitigate. Thinking that it would affect his whole family's health in a latter time, he decided to check with Iowa Radon Defense Northwest again if he could get the initial offer he got. The team gave him the best options for his home's structure and he was happy about the price point along with the 10-year warranty that comes with the system. He was happy he made this decision!

10 pCi/L Basement Radon Levels Lead Homeowner to Choose ERV System

The homeowner became concerned about radon after noticing more mitigation systems appearing throughout the neighborhood and town. A detector borrowed from the local library showed levels around 3–4 pCi/L on the main level and approximately 10 pCi/L in the basement, highlighting the importance of addressing radon in the lower portion of the home. The property also includes a large crawl space addition built about 30 years ago, adding complexity to the project. Although the homeowner was concerned about the appearance of a traditional depressurization system, they chose an ERV as part of their indoor air quality solution. The project provides a practical approach to improving ventilation while addressing concerns about the home's indoor environment.