Custom Radon Mitigation, Breathe EZ Install, and Sump Upgrade for Unique Crawlspace Home

This homeowner took a big step toward cleaner air with a 2-point radon mitigation system, Breathe EZ air cleaner, and a sump pump replacement, all tailored to the unique layout of their home. One extraction point will be discreetly hidden in a closet, while the second will be placed in the crawlspace under the 3/4 seasons room, where a mix of slab and insulation made things tricky. An existing drywall-covered hole will be repurposed for coring to avoid extra disruption. The sump presented its own challenges due to a sump jet system. A lowered basin and domed lid were included to improve function and allow for proper sealing. The homeowner also requested a walkthrough of the Breathe EZ system to learn filter replacement. A full-service solution combining radon reduction, air purification, and water control; this home is now set up for long-term health and peace of mind.

Protecting Family Health: Radon Mitigation for a Multi-Generational Home

When Kathy built her home in 1993, radon wasn’t on her radar. But after her husband’s passing in 2017 and with her son now living in the basement, she wanted to be sure her home’s air was safe. A mid-June charcoal test showed radon levels at 6.5 pCi/L; above the EPA action level of 4.0, which meant it was time to take action.

Our team designed a single-point sub-slab depressurization system, using the existing sump basin in the southwest corner of the basement as the extraction point. We sealed the sump with a new airtight lid and planned the exhaust routing to exit either out the back or west side of the home, minimizing both visual impact and piping length. A 16x20 BEZ air cleaner was also installed in the HVAC system to help improve overall indoor air quality. With this tailored radon mitigation setup, Kathy’s home now has a long-term solution to reduce radon levels, protect her family’s health, and ensure safe air for years to come.

This client noticed persistent humidity issues in his basement and suspected radon concerns lurking beneath their floors. Worried about the family's health, he sought assistance from Iowa Radon Defense. Upon inspection, the team discovered high radon levels and inadequate ventilation as the main problem. To address this, they recommended installing an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) to improve indoor air quality and a sump lid to prevent radon entry. This eager client is ready to safeguard the health of his loved ones, agreed to the solution. With Iowa Radon Defense's expertise, their home became a safer haven, free from radon worries and humidity worries.

This was originally designed as a 1 point system before the radon test results came back. The results shown levels of 20-21 from a post short term test. The customer called and asked what they should do so we added an additional extraction point to their project. It’ll be in the same room and still same system designed but Rusty, our Lead Technician will need to make a judgement call on where to put the second point in - reason why we recommend radon professionals for this. The client's husband was just diagnosed with lung cancer so they’re especially sensitive to this and every detail.

This installation was referred by one of satisfied clients, they needed help as their home does not have much space to place a system but they know we can work something out. We didn't disappoint once we saw the client's 3-chamber home. The client's crawlspace was decent enough to work with and did not give us a difficult time on how it should be placed. They even requested crawlspace encapsulation on the spot. Everything went well!