Met with Scott, a retired UP executive, and his wife, a retired nurse, at their large ranch-style home. The house boasts geothermal heating, ICF construction, and spray foam insulation inside the attic roof for energy efficiency. They already have an ERV connected to their HVAC system but need a custom Breathe EZ and L brackets for a larger filter. With no sump pump, they have a passive system with a capped pipe near the sump pit. They also require crack sealing, a UVC light installation, duct cleaning with deluxe fogging, and dryer vent cleaning. Radon levels were 5.5 short term and 2.7 long term, seeking peace of mind with a system while enjoying retirement.

Radon is the Home's Problem

This couple relaxing realized that their health is declining on every year they get the results from their annual medical check. They also felt shortness of breath, diziness and even other intriguing body pains unknowingly where it's coming from. Their doctor suggested they get a radon test as it could be a possible radon exposure attack. They did and contact us for a free estimate, after a few back and forth conversations. They finally decided to get their own radon mitigation system. 

Radon Mitigation System and How it Works

The Howlands were shocked to learn about high radon levels detected in their basement. They called in Radon Defense Midwest and the tech explained how a mitigation system works. With pipes installed to draw radon from the ground and a fan venting it outside. They got a free estimate and booked right away as they felt the price is right onset. Installation was done quick and the family felt a wave of relief, knowing their home was now safe.

Radon Mitigation in Crescent, Iowa

This was a two points install, one next to laundry then go through drywall into garage and run over to wall of garage next to shelf for second point. Only good spots for fan and suction points. Homeowner's elderly parents live her with her and will likely be the ones home.

This client started her business which makes her to be at home most of the time. She realized her area has high radon levels and had her home tested. It did return with above the average results. We drafted the installation as to how she prefers and she was happy on how it turned out.