Progressive Cancer Client Recommended Radon Mitigation to Family

The client is the daughter of the homeowners we serviced across the street, they recommended us to her and she really liked how the radon mitigation system was installed in her parents place. They were nice and very flexible about everything -- as long as the system does the job right and no future issues. The team checked the home and saw that the sump is not perforated. Did a radon test and returned with levels 14-15, so a second point is needed either under the stairs but they preferred to have it at the right of the door leading into the additional room. The client's father was diagnosed with progressive cancer so she takes very seriously to full detail.  They also added in an ERV installation to circulate healthier airflow within the other center room. All services were done neatly and met expectations of client. They did mention they will recommend us to all their friends. 

ERV Installation in Old Farmhouse With Radon Levels of 7 and No HVAC System

This old farmhouse tested at 7 pCi/L, with multiple basement chambers and a large cistern, making airflow and radon control more complex. With no furnace or ductwork and only a boiler, improving indoor air quality required a different approach. An ERV system was installed along the west wall to bring in fresh air and reduce radon buildup. One vent exits through the rim joist at the front of the home, while the second will be cored through the foundation for proper airflow balance. This setup supports steady ventilation and helps lower radon levels in a structure without traditional HVAC.

This project will be a challenging one as a set of expectation. There is a super small portion of the basement that will need an extraction point and small slab that will need a horizontal extraction point that is towards under the stairs. The homeowner will start working from home so she needs all the protection she should get. The challenge was going to be the extraction point from outside the house. The technician will most likely be going to need to run a line through the crawl space hole and out through the far side of that. The good thing is that it is currently covered with clean space but is a tighter fit and uncomfortable. The homeowner didn't want much damage as it would cost her extra to repair and it no longer fits her budget. She was looking to see what the radon system could do before going down and encapsulation avenue. 

Radon Remediation in Adel, Iowa

This is a single 1 point system that will be run on the outside of the corner of the house. The only difference here is that we will need to tie into the existing waterproofing system that was in the home. That being said, she had received multiple quotes from competitors and thought about it a little, she did like what we could offer best. Carey, the tech, did have to battle this scenario a little bit but ultimately the client agreed and move forward. The client helped moving some things along the way and we discussed the ideal position of the system. The installation went smooth!

This is an interior system job and design changed a few times while the team was there. There is a closet to the bottom of the stairs that we will look to run an interior line up from. There is a closet in the guest bedroom on the upper floor to run up through and hide in. The radon fan will go through attic into back of home if possible, depending on crawl room in the attic. Not the largest attic space to get into and the access is in one of the bedrooms. Tricky project but the client is really nice!