Precision-Driven Radon System for a Detail-Oriented Homeowner

This client takes pride in his home—and wanted to make sure every detail of his radon system met his standards. With a split basement and a pool room on one side, this two-point mitigation system was designed for both performance and discretion. One extraction point will be installed on the pool room side, carefully concealed to maintain future finish-out options. The second point will go in the utility room, with an exit line routed out the back of the house. We’ll seal the sump and a connected drain, ensuring all condensate lines continue working properly. Plexiglass will also be installed for a clean, professional finish.

This is a single point system in the basement that is fairly open and going out the back side of the home. It will need to go out through the rim joist on whatever looks best on the backside of the home. Carey - the Project Specialist was not able to get a photo of the back to two in the appointment was so it will be up to the client's judgment where it looks best. The team can make it work with her preference anyway due to the allowance in the room where the radon mitigation system will be set. There's no sump it downstairs so we can place it wherever for an extraction point. It was an easy install as the client was cooperative!

Are Radon Mitigation Systems Worth It?

This client was originally thinking about putting a system in a year ago but the contractor was some random company and told them it was a 5-6 month waiting process. Not with us! They also mentioned seeing us at the Iowa State Fair and wanted to give us a shot. They did say we priced higher but also offered other options and a better design based on their radon levels of 15. The installation was 2 point system that will be along wall walking down the stairs. It will then route out an exit through the tiny storage room to the left of the stairs and out the garage in the insert portion towards the back. The client was a super nice guy and wanted pure reassurance that the radon mitigation system is worth. He was happy how everything turned out!

Radon Mitigation in an Older Country Home with Open Basement Layout

This recently purchased older country home came with some familiar challenges; an open-concept basement, a large concrete shelf crack, and even exposed soil beneath an oil burner in the back room. While the homeowner chose to move forward with radon mitigation, they understood there would be no guaranteed radon levels due to the structure's condition. The Design Specialist designed a 2-point radon mitigation system to suit the home's layout. Because of the basement’s open design, the exact placement of extraction points wasn’t critical, giving our team the flexibility to maximize airflow and efficiency. The system will exit out the back of the home, which aligned well with the homeowner’s preference for discreet installation. This setup may not offer level guarantees, but it still provides radon reduction and peace of mind in an aging home, making it a smart step toward a safer indoor environment.

What is Radon in a House or Home?

Radon is a radioactive gas that has no smell, colour or taste. Radon is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in all rocks and soils. Radon can also be found in water. Radon escapes from the ground into the air, where it decays and produces further radioactive particles. Those particles can be exposed to humans and cause lung cancer in the long run. A radon mitigation is needed to have this prevented.