Radon Mitigation Before & After Photos

In Gaithersburg, MD, a customer faced a challenge with their builder's radon system, which was inactive. Despite having radon pipes installed in the house, there was no mechanical device to effectively reduce radon levels. Before reaching out to us, the customer conducted a radon test, revealing levels at 7.4 pCi/l. Upon activation of the system through the installation of a radon fan in the attic, in accordance with code, we conducted a pressure field extension test to ensure its functionality. Following mitigation, a subsequent radon measurement yielded a significantly improved result of 1.7 pCi/l—well below the acceptable threshold. We take pride in our work, knowing that the customer can now breathe safe air within their home.

Issue: The house had a radon level of approximately 7.1 pCi/L, which required mitigation.

Mitigation Action:

Radon Extraction Fan Installation: We installed a radon extraction fan in the attic to address the radon issue. This fan was connected to an existing passive radon pipe system.

Electrical Work: During our initial inspection, we discovered that the original builder had not completed the necessary electrical hook-up for the radon mitigation system. As this is a common issue, we carried out the required electrical wiring to ensure the system's proper functionality.

Outcome:

Radon Levels: Post-installation, the radon levels in the house decreased to below 1 pCi/L, which is well within the safe range.

Customer Satisfaction: The customer was pleased with the successful installation and the significant reduction in radon levels.

A radon mitigation system usually involves installing a vent pipe through the foundation slab to create negative pressure under the slab, which draws radon gas out of the soil and discharges it safely above the roofline.

We were able to reduce the radon levels in this home to 0.7 pCi/L, which greatly relieved the homeowner's air quality concerns.

If you have any questions about radon mitigation, don't hesitate to ask us!

This older home in Rockville MD  needed a carefully installed radon gas mitigation system that would solve the high radon levels problem.

When we visited this house in Germantown, MD to estimate the radon mitigation job, we discovered it already had radon piping from the original build. This lowered the price and made the customer happy. The next day, we returned to activate the system by installing a radon fan. Before installing the fan, we had to modify the piping design to accommodate the installation.

After installing the fan and activating the system, we added a U-tube manometer to the pipe to show the customer how to monitor it. The manometer measures the suction pressure inside the pipe so the customer can monitor their radon system.

The customer was very pleased at the end, knowing that they are now breathing safe air inside her house.