Customized Radon Solution for a Handy Homeowner with Specific Needs

For this two-point radon mitigation project, the system was carefully designed to respect both the home’s layout and the homeowner’s specific requests. With elevated radon levels and a finished basement, the system includes one extraction point beneath the stairs and a second near the basement’s exit wall—both routed discreetly and exiting near the home’s AC unit.

What made this install unique was the homeowner’s active involvement. As a skilled DIYer, he chose to core joist holes himself for cleaner pipe routing and even offered to repurpose an old dryer vent as an exit point. Our team supported his input while ensuring performance and compliance.

This client spends most of his time in his garage and wanted something to protect him from radon exposure as it was on the news their area is considered high levels. He called Iowa Radon Defense for professional radon mitigation services and he was not wrong with his decision!

Radon Remediation in Newton, Iowa

This is a very straightforward on point system that will be going out of the sump in the bedroom downstairs. It will be running from the something out through the corner of the home along the gutter line. There is an existing discharge that has a small rectangular cut out in the ceiling right where our line will be in the homeowner said that if we needed to make the hole a little larger than she does not have a problem with that in order for us to work properly. She said that they were looking to be moving out of the house within a year or two anyway, she needed the radon mitigation for home value appraisal and made sure she was safe either way.

Building a New Home with a Radon Mitigation System

The client was in the process of building their dream home when their contractor mentioned the importance of radon mitigation in the area. Since radon was a known issue locally, they decided to include a mitigation system as part of the construction process. By installing the system during the build, they avoided future disruptions and ensured the home was safe from the start. The client was pleased to have taken a preventive measure that aligned with their commitment to creating a healthy environment.

Single-Point Radon Mitigation with Floor Sealing for Basement Under Renovation

This homeowner is in the early stages of refinishing their basement and wanted to get ahead of potential radon exposure symptoms. A single-point radon mitigation system was installed in the corner of the basement, with the pipe exiting just above the cinder block wall, which rises about halfway up. Cracks in the basement floor were sealed as requested to help with radon reduction, though gaps in various sections of the cinder block foundation prevented us from offering a full warranty. The homeowner plans to finish sealing those areas with spray foam and continue renovations. While results may vary due to the open gaps, the system is expected to significantly reduce radon levels and provide a strong first layer of protection.