Radon Mitigation
Radon mitigation is necessary to keep you and your family safe!
Why Choose Us?
Radon solutions of WV is a part of Mountain State Inspections LLC Company and has installed over 3000 systems since 1994.
To Allay Radon® our process includes the following steps:
• Review all previous tests.
• Design and size the fan and pipe work.
• Estimate the sealing of cracks and voids.
• Examine the foundation and slab.
• Check for sumps and slab penetrations.
• Interview the owner and write up the proposal.
Our policy is that we never give bids over the phone because we put our eyes on the job first. This protects you from an inflated “one price covers all” bid. Whether you’re a homeowner, homebuyer or home seller, we can answer all of your questions. When you hire a local licensed contractor,
you get the very best customer service. That’s what you’ll get when you hire Radon Solutions of WV!
Our install mitigation systems will redirect radon from inside the home to the outdoors. Radon can be very destructive indoors because it becomes heavily concentrated in a smaller area when being compared to the large space that is the outdoors. There’s always a very minimal amount of radon outside, but it’s been proven insufficient in its effects on humans. Rest assured, we are licensed with WV and OH to perform radon mitigation at the industry standard, ensuring high-quality solutions to all customers.
Meeting With A Radon Mitigation Contractor
When it comes time to meet with our specialists, you’ll be set up with a free, no obligation, in-home consultation – based on your schedule. It’s very important that we meet with all decision makers at this time because jointly, we’ll be deciding upon the system’s structural layout, aesthetic options, and payment/warranty options. We offer a variety of payment offers because even though it’s not always a budgeted or planned expense, we still believe radon mitigation should be affordable.
The consultation with our radon specialist usually takes an hour so that they can conduct a design survey and structural analysis of your home. The plan for your specially designed system will be comprehensively explained so as to provide you all the information you’ll need to make the best decision regarding the system for your home.
Be sure to contact us today for a free radon mitigation estimate.
Effective Radon Mitigation Techniques
Some radon reduction, mitigation, or treatment systems are proven to have a 99% success rate! Unsure which system is right for you? Well, we would be happy to meet with you and help you make the best decision regarding a radon mitigation system.
There are several methods or systems available that either prevent radon gas from entering the home or reduce radon levels after it has entered the building. The EPA generally recommends methods that prevent radon from entering, such as soil suction, that draws the radon from below the basement or crawl space floor pushes it out into the outside air. Other radon reduction techniques that can be used in any type of house include: sealing, house/room pressurization, heat recovery ventilation, and natural ventilation.
Maintaining Your Radon Abatement System
Similar to a furnace or chimney, radon reduction systems need some occasional maintenance. You can do this by checking your system’s warning device to verify it’s still working effectively and take care of the products that may need replacing or repairing.
Some systems use fans that tend to last for about five years before needing repairs or needing a replacement. The fan should also always remain on in order for the system to work correctly.
A heat recovery ventilation system (HRV) requires periodic filter changes every 3 months and an annual core cleaning once a year. In addition, the vent that brings in fresh air from the outside will need to be inspected for leaves and debris and to make sure the air flow remains properly balanced. HRVs used for radon control should run all the time.
Contact us today for a free radon mitigation estimate!
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40% of Homes in the state of West Virginia have Radon at or Above the Action Level
What is Radon Mitigation and How much does it cost?
Radon mitigation costs an average of $1400.00 with a typical range of $900 to $1900. Most mitigation systems don’t exceed $1,500. However, large homes or those with multiple foundations or complex configurations can cost as much as $3,000. Professional testing runs $150 to $200.
There are two main types of mitigation systems: depressurization and lower level pressurization. Sealing the basement is another method, though it’s up to 75% less effective than the other methods. It’s best used together with depressurization or pressurization systems.
Depressurization comes in two varieties: active and passive.
Active suction, or soil depressurization, is the most common type used by professional mitigators and comes in a variety of sub-types. It uses a fan to create a vacuum under your foundation.
Passive depressurization is identical in every way to active depressurization minus the use of a fan. Instead of a fan, it utilizes a pipe and the home’s naturally rising air to remove harmful gases.
Radon Reduction System Types
- Active Sub-Slab Depressurization
- Drain Tile Suction
- Sealed Sump Pump Hole Systems
- Block Suction
- Passive Soil Suction Systems
- Pressurization for Basement & Finished Lower Levels
- Ventilation & Filtration Radon Abatement Methods
Radon Reduction System Costs
- National Average $1200
- Typical Range $900 – $2500
- Cost data is based on EPA data.
Radon Mitigation System Installation Estimates
The installation cost of a mitigation system is usually a flat fee ranging from $900 to $3,000. Quoted project prices include labor. It takes anywhere from 3 to 8 hours to install a system, although finished basements or very large homes with multiple foundations may take longer.
Top reasons to inspect your radon mitigation system
Radioactive radon gas is emitted by soil and rock and can enter the house through a basement, crawl space or slab.
A radon mitigation (or abatement) system uses a fan and a plastic pipe system to extract radon gas from under-house areas and expel this gas harmlessly into the atmosphere. An existing radon mitigation system should be inspected at least once every two years for the following reasons:
Fan failure. The fan contains the only moving parts in a radon system, but fans eventually wear out. Most are warrantied for only 5 years. A radon system inspection will evaluate the condition of the fan so that you can be confident that toxic radon gas will continue to be expelled before it reaches your living space.
Foundation changes. Home remodeling projects sometimes call for foundation changes that impact the performance of an existing radon mitigation system.
Gaps and cracks. The pipe system that extracts radon gas from the soil beneath your house should be as airtight as possible. Over time, gaps and cracks can develop, resulting in poor system performance and possible leakage of radon into the home.
Affordable protection. It won’t take long for a radon specialist to inspect an existing radon mitigation system and provide you with a thorough assessment of its performance. The inspection itself, as well as any recommended repair or maintenance work, can be done very affordably. It’s a smart way to keep your family safe.
Improved home value. If you plan to sell your house, a properly maintained, well-functioning radon mitigation system will be important to real estate agents and prospective buyers.
Don’t be in the dark about your radon mitigation system. Mountain State Inspections LLC are trained and certified to keep your system in working order. Schedule a radon mitigation system estimate today!
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Mountain State Inspections LLC serves the Tri State Area, Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and all surrounding areas and communities in and around Wheeling, WV. Mountain State Inspections LLC provides thorough, accurate, and professional inspection services, wood destroying insects (termites), radon gas testing, and mold testing for realtors, contractors, home inspection clients.
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304-905-6974
2705 Jacob Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
