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 Testing in Fredericksburg Virginia
If you live in Fredericksburg, Virginia, you may need a Radon Test. The Virginia Department of Health has determined radon as the leading cause of lung cancer, so getting a test is a good first step.
Radon Defense is a radon testing company that can provide this testing for your Fredericksburg home. Our professional testing specialists are certified, trained and use the latest equipment and practices to get accurate readings of levels of radon gas.
What is Radon?
Radon is an invisible, colorless, and toxic natural gas that is produced by the decay of uranium in rock and soil. It leads to lung cancer and other serious health problems when inhaled frequently. To avoid the risks associated with elevated levels of radon in your Fredericksburg Virginia home, you should get your home tested as soon as possible.
The EPA and Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor. To have your Fredericksburg Virginia home tested, contact a certified radon abatement company like Radon Defense. Our professional testers would be happy to answer your questions and help you determine the right mitigation solution for your home.
Radon Risk in Virginia
Virginia has three radon zones with high risks of radon levels. Some of the cities in Virginia with a high risk of radon levels include Arlington, Harrisonburg, Augusta, Fairfax, and several others. With the Virginia Department of Health linking 700 lung cancer cases in Virginia annually to exposure to radon, you’d better be safe than sorry. Even homes with a low risk for radon exposure, including Alexandria, should get tested.
Is a radon test required in Virginia?
While radon testing is not a requirement in Virginia, the EPA recommends that radon testing be done before you purchase a house. Remember, any home can be affected by high levels of radon regardless of how or when it was built, the materials used, and foundation type.
If you chose to conduct the test after the purchase and find elevated radon levels, there’s no reason to panic. Radon Defense will conduct an elaborate test and take necessary steps to mitigate the risk associated with elevated radon levels in homes.
Why use a professional?
Radon Defense is NRPP, and ARRST certified. Our radon contractors are experienced and trained to conduct radon tests accurately. With electrets, our technicians can measure different rooms in your home. This helps zero in on the problematic area so we can install a radon system exactly where it will do the most good.
With a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM), our mitigation contractors can determine if the humidity or weather systems affect indoor radon levels. Moreover, our radon test devices are regularly calibrated for accurate testing. Instead of shipping the test kit to a lab and waiting for weeks, you can have the results within a day of testing. This turnaround is especially great for real estate transactions.
How Radon Mitigation Works
Efficient and quality radon mitigation:
- Reduces radon gas concentrations in your home to below the recommended action level and vents it safely outside the house
- Removes radon gas from the foundation before it seeps into the house
The radon mitigation systems employed can be passive or active. These systems are often unobtrusive and minimally interfere with the home’s décor. They include:
Sub-slab depressurization/active soil depressurization
This is a common radon mitigation method. It uses a PVC pipe and a radon fan to siphon air from below the basement floor or under the slab and vent it above the roof.
Sub-membrane depressurization
For homes with exposed dirt in crawl spaces, the dirt is encapsulated with a plastic membrane and sealed to the foundation perimeter walls. Radon mitigation companies also seal the membrane around plumbing that goes into the dirt floor and around support columns. A collection pipe is sealed below the membrane and tied into the pipe connected to the vent stack and fan. This radon reduction system removes air and moisture from the soil.
Other components of these systems include:
- Vent pipes
- Radon fans
The type of radon mitigation system you pick to lower the dangerous levels of radon will affect the final cost of the radon abatement services.
Ready to call a Radon Mitigation Expert?
Reducing radon concentrations or preventing entry of radon is best done by a radon mitigation professional. Radon Defense has trained, and skilled experts equipped with high-tech equipment. We guarantee quality radon mitigation services at an affordable price.
Call radon professionals today and they’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you schedule a site visit for comprehensive inspection pending installation.
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Radon-Induced Lung Cancer PSA
Radon Gas is the largest cause of lung cancer among non smokers
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What is Radon?
Radon Gas is the largest cause of lung cancer among non smokers
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Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation is the process of removing radon gas from your home
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Radon Gas Testing, Mitigation, Maintenance Services provided throughout Northern Virginia
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