Radon Testing and Mitigation Services in
Radon Gas Testing, Mitigation, Maintenance Services are provided throughout Northern Virginia. Radon Defense is a locally owned and operated company providing solutions for all Radon Needs. We employ the latest in technology, tools, supplies, and equipment. Our services are provided for Home Owners, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate Agents, and Home Inspectors. We are active members of AARST and NRPP. Radon Defense provides services in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Faquier County, Loudon County, Prince William County, and Stafford County. If you are in need of Radon Services call us at Radon Defense Today!
Radon Mitigation Dale City, Virginia
When it comes to family safety, you should evaluate the space they spend the most time in. Considering this, you should test your home for radon and take necessary precautions.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer if inhaled over long periods of time. Smoking adults and those with existing lung complications like asthma are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer from radon. Moreover, children are more sensitive to radon given their different breathing patterns.
The best way to determine whether or not your home has radon is through testing. Our professionals serving Dale City, VA offer these Radon mitigation services at reasonable prices. Do not hesitate to give us a call for pricing on our short and long term radon mitigation solutions.
How Does Radon Get into My Home?
Since it’s a gas, radon enters homes through cracks or holes in walls, floors, ceilings, and windows. When radon levels get high enough, it begins to seep into basements from the soil where it collects.
The problem with radon is that it doesn’t dissipate easily. The best way to prevent radon from entering your home is to seal any openings you may have.
This includes cracks in basement walls, crawl spaces, attics, and even doors and windows. But since radon is heavier than air, basements (or the lowest livable space in a house) have the highest radon levels. The fact that these spaces aren’t well ventilated doesn’t help.
The good news is that there are ways to detect radon in your home. A professional radon mitigation company serving Dale City will use special equipment to measure the amount of radon present in your home. Based on the results, the experts at Radon Defense will advise if radon mitigation is needed.
If you suspect radon in your home, contact your Radon Defense today!
Professional testing using Continuous Radon Monitoring
CR monitors designed for professional radon measurement come in three types:
- Scintillation
- Ionization chamber
- Solid-State detection
These monitors record real-time continuous measurements of radon. These devices require state-certified and trained testers in William County like Radon Defense.
While you may be tempted to use a radon test kit to determine your exposure to the dangers of radon, they come with a fair share of hindrances including:
- Some homeowners in Dale City may not interpret the results properly.
- It may take longer to complete a test than it would with a professional tester from Radon Defense
- If a home has been recently remodeled, you may miss some areas that could affect radon levels.
Will more testing be needed after the installation of a radon mitigation system?
Most radon reduction systems have monitors that alert you when the mitigation system requires servicing. But as a professional radon contractor in William County, we recommend testing your home after reducing radon levels in your home. This test should be within 24 hours and 30 days after installation and activation of the system.
Retesting your home ensures that the levels of radon gas remain under 2.0 pCi/L. This should be done every two years or according to the directive of Prince William County. We also recommend retesting buildings that undergo significant structural alterations.
How Do You Remove Radon From Water Sources?
While numerous devices can remove radon from well water at your water outlet, they are not the recommended radon mitigation systems. The ideal method of tackling the problem is getting rid of radon before the water gets to your home. This way, every water source in your home has safe radon levels, and not only filtered water.
The main radon removal methods from water sources include:
- Granular activated carbon – an activated carbon filter is installed outside the house to remove radon present in your supply of water, making water 95% safe from radon.
- Aeration – this process involves blowing air through the water and pushing the radon mixed vapor out of the home through a pipe.
Hire a Qualified Radon Remediation Specialist
The good news is that there is help for homeowners that live in Dale City or Prince William County. If you suspect radon in your home, call Radon Defense today!
As an experienced radon mitigation contractor, we can schedule test deployments as soon as tomorrow and have results a couple of hours after testing. We can provide you with our radon testing prices, and if the price sounds good, we can schedule a preliminary site confirmation to determine the best solution.
Our ARSST and NRPP certified experts use up to date technology and practices to achieve the best results.
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