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Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

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This accommodating homeowner shared their positive experience with Iowa Radon Defense on Google and social media. They praised the company for their prompt service and courteous technicians who ensured their home's radon levels were reduced to safe levels.

Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

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The client initially told us after she got her free estimate that she was terribly busy and didn't have time for a long sales pitch before the appointment. The team spent a couple hours with her, and she was very deep down. There are now people living in the basement and she was concerned with air quality and radon. She teaches college science and works in water treatment. She also cares for two large huskies. She had a crowded basement with an unfinished storage room. There are storage shelves next to sump pit with exterior drain tiles. As per the plan, one will be moved, the other has been built in but they will remove items from the shelf. The team also moved the big shed from her yard, and everything fell into place.

Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

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This client is an ICU nurse and was very accommodating. She bought the house earlier this year and radon levels were just over 4. Her parents have been nagging her to get her own radon mitigation system and she is wanting to take care of some home projects before the winter season comes in. The home had a sump pit with a pump and no drain tile. It has 2 inaccessible crawlspaces, currently about 18 inches tall, with no open access. The homeowner is unaware that she had crawlspaces! You really learn something new every day. It was smooth installation!

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Polk County radon mitigation professionals

Did you know: radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? It’s also present in every state, including Iowa, and elevated radon levels can be found throughout the entire home — not just the basement. As an invisible, odorless gas, radon is impossible to detect without specialized equipment.

If you’re worried about radon in your Polk County home, Iowa Radon Defense can help. As a member of the National Radon Defense network, we are the area’s trusted radon mitigation company, offering radon testing, radon abatement, and indoor air quality solutions.

Why hire a contractor in the National Radon Defense network?

  • Licensed radon mitigation company
  • Industry-leading radon mitigation systems
  • Extensively trained & knowledgeable specialists
  • Free, no-obligation, in-home consultations

While radon is a danger that homeowners should not underestimate, it is also easy to combat when you work with reliable radon mitigation system installers like Iowa Radon Defense. Our experts can conduct a radon test if you are concerned about radon in your home. During this test, we’ll use a continuous radon monitor to check the radon levels in your home over 48 hours. Afterward, we’ll be able to provide you with the results and advise you on any necessary next steps.

Reliable radon testing & radon mitigation services in Polk County, IA

Radon is an invisible, naturally-occurring, odorless, and toxic gas that can lead to health complications if not significantly reduced or eliminated. Prolonged exposure to hazardous radon levels can lead to serious health issues, even cancer. Learn more about the health impacts of radon exposure below.

5 startling facts about radon exposure

  1. Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States.
  2. More than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer every year.
  3. Radon is a more significant health risk for children than adults.
  4. Breathing radon poses a greater health risk than ingesting water that contains radon.
  5. Smokers exposed to radon will substantially increase their likelihood of developing lung cancer.

Trust Iowa Radon Defense in Polk County to keep your home safe. Even if you already have an existing radon reduction system, Iowa Radon Defense can inspect it to ensure it’s still keeping your home healthy. Contact our team today to hear about our radon testing, radon mitigation, and radon abatement services in Polk County, IA.

Trusted indoor air quality solutions

Radon is not the only air pollutant that can cause health problems. Pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other contaminants can cause health issues, especially if you have family members with asthma, respiratory issues, or allergies. Iowa Radon Defense can help you with your indoor air quality concerns with our products and services.

Our Polk County indoor air quality solutions

  • Radon testing
  • Radon mitigation
  • Multi-family radon mitigation
  • Energy Recovery Ventilator
  • Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
  • Breathe EZ Air Cleaner
  • Breathe EZ UV Light
  • Dehumidifiers

Schedule your free estimate today!

If you are concerned about radon or just want to remove other airborne contaminants in your home — don’t wait. Contact Iowa Radon Defense today to schedule a free estimate! Simply call us at 1-515-416-8521 or click below to get started.

Iowa Radon Defense proudly serves Iowa homeowners in Polk County and nearby.

Job Stories From Polk County, IA
Radon Mitigation - Urbandale, IA

Andrew and Austin worked hard to get this installation completed for our customer who was concerned about the high levels of radon in their home!

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Radon Mitigation - Grimes, IA

John was able to get this customer's radon mitigation system installed quickly and professionally. They were very happy with how things turned out and even decided to add on duct cleaning once it was completed!! Way to go John giving our customer the best indoor air quality possible!

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Radon Mitigation - Pleasant Hill, IA

Our crew installed this mitigation system for a homeowner who was concerned about their high radon levels. Now they can sleep better at night knowing their radon problem has been taken care of. 

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Guarding Against the Unseen: A Radon Mitigation Installation Success

After having her home tested for radon, she received distressing results — levels of 23, significantly higher than those typically found in neighboring houses. Worried about the potential implications for her family's health, she embarked on a mission to protect them from the invisible threat.

 

While her family showed no symptoms of radon exposure, the client understood the importance of being proactive. She sought a solution to ensure that the situation would not worsen in the future. With determination in her heart, she reached out to our team, eager to take the necessary steps towards safeguarding her loved ones.

 

Our experts arrived, armed with knowledge and expertise, ready to tackle the challenge at hand. Understanding the client's concerns, we carefully examined her home's unique characteristics and devised a robust radon mitigation plan. With precision and attention to detail, we proposed a tailored system that would effectively reduce the radon levels and maintain a healthy indoor environment.

 

The client, comforted by our guidance, gave her wholehearted approval. The installation commenced smoothly, with our skilled technicians working diligently to bring the radon mitigation system to life. They meticulously placed the necessary components, ensuring optimal functionality and maximum efficiency.

 

As the system came to fruition, a sense of relief washed over the client. She felt a weight lifted from her shoulders, knowing that she had taken the necessary steps to protect her family's well-being. Although her loved ones were not experiencing any symptoms, she took comfort in the fact that she had acted proactively to prevent any potential harm.

 

With the radon mitigation system in place, the client's home became a fortress against the unseen danger. Clean and healthy indoor air became the norm, providing her family with peace of mind. As they continued their lives without the looming worry of radon exposure, the client's decision to take action proved to be a pivotal one.

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Customer's Guess was Right!

This radon mitigation installation is a 3-point system two of which will be on the far wall of the storage room in the basement and one run going to the sump pump around the corner. Customer is right on levels where between 20 to 30 - it's relatively high. He said results were fluctuating but lingering on the high side. Extraction point is in the back corner of the house he was looking to have it hidden in the cutout section of the corner if possible. The team advised client that they needed to see if that was a possibility due to the Copper fight being in the way. He said worst case scenario just go straight out next to it and running up alongside the gutter. It worked out and everyone was happy as the installation went on swiftly.

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Understanding Homeowner: Lead to Another Remediation Service

The owner is familiar with encapsulation from his insurance background, easily understood our mitigation proposal. Having used our services before, he spoke highly of us. The reason for his current call was a potential radon issue due to a past home addition. The homeowner was very cooperative and led me to the crawl space upon arriving. The team will implement a two-point system, one connecting to the crawl space and exiting through the back corner of the house. Considering aesthetics, the homeowner prefers the extraction to run inside the fence, along the gutter. He was happy as his demands were granted. 

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Simple & Meaningful Radon Mitigation Project

This installation was a simple 1-point system where we can run the extraction point from the plumbing stack and route it over to where their jar events are venting out. The client also lets the team know that there's some pump was not working and was looking to just have us complete that when we sealed it up. She had a radon test and returned with high levels. She is concerned for her kids and family's well-being.

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Lung Cancer Patient Needed Help

This will be an interior system that will run out from the sump pit in the utility room. There is also a sewage pit that I explained to the client where we do not touch the interior system since it will run up through the rim joist and out into the garage. The client was asking if we would be able to hide the PVC routing and tuck it away on the wall side of where the fridge is. We can then write it up into the garage and out the back side of the house to hide the extraction point through the roof. A Breathe EZ filter will also be installed. This all stem from the fact that the client's husband was diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer which is what prompted their inquiry into radon mitigation in the first place. They live on an acreage with a couple horses and two cute little donkeys.

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Radon Mitigation - Elkhart, IA

The client made a radon test, and levels were around 8 by her treadmill. She had a multilevel basement, so the team needs one point in lowest level and one thru wall for living room/work out room. The Team Lead told her since interior tile we could consolidate points and use less PVC, but if the client wants to put point in the sump - the team will go for it, will just need a couple more sticks of PVC but not coring thru floor. She also has a couple of dogs and hasn't had ducts cleaned. We advised her about our air duct cleaning service, and she was interested!

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Radon Mitigation - Mitchellville, IA

Selling Home Needed Radon Mitigation in Mitchellville, Iowa

This home is managed by Dan - he doesn't own the home but it the executor for the sale of it. His Mom passed and he is getting it ready for the market. He definitely knows his pointers how to make a home saleable and having a radon mitigation in it would definitely increase the value. We were able to draft a simple 1-point system and there was already a dedicated space for the system. He emphasized about aesthetics, and we made sure everything was installed right to his demands. Happy customer indeed!

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Respiratory Concerns Leads to Radon Mitigation

Radon Remediation in Runnells, Iowa

This is a 2-point extraction system due to radon levels being at 22. They will be coming out of the utility room and out the back side of the house.  We discussed everything to the homeowners from the ideal system to the installation process. The main reason why they got a system is due to his wife having lung issues and respiratory concerns.

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Radon Mitigation - Windsor Heights, IA

Radon Mitigation is a Home Inspection Need

This client had an old radon mitigation installed in 2013 when the team checked, it was no longer working! Homeowner decided to have it replaced with a new one as he is planning to have the house appraised and his home inspector friend suggested to have his radon mitigation system checked first as he observed it's old age. The team installed on the same spot and educated client on how it should be maintained. He opted for a fan cover for maximum durability. 

 

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Radon Mitigation - Pleasant Hill, IA

How to prevent radon?

This is a 1 point system that will be exiting out of the sump and out throught the garage. Homeowner looking to have the stack run close to the corner of the house so it can tuck in behind the garage door that opens if possible. Then vent out through the back side of the roof. The team advised him that this would all be possible but we also need to have enough room to run pipe as well as add the fan. Client agreed and he will also be adding an ERV into the laundry room. Inlet for air will be in this room as there is a patio out back. Was up in the air on where they would like the exhaust to come out. Also looking to have air suction from inside the house to help with circulation. Radon levels were at a 30 so it was really suggested to mitigation. They were actually a super nice couple who were very understanding.

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