Radon Testing and Mitigation Services in

Germantown, MD

Are You Safe from Radon?

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!

Professional Radon Mitigation Germantown, MD

You cannot smell, see, or taste natural radon gas, but it can be a problem for you and your family. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates one in every fifteen homes in the US has levels of radon gas beyond the stipulated action levels (4.0 pCi/L).

Exposure to radon increases the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers and smokers alike. Based on a 1.3 pCi/L average radon concentration in American homes, the EPA estimates 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. Reducing the concentration of radon to below 4.0 pCi/L can reduce the harmful effects of radon by almost 50%.

We recommend testing your home for radon every two years and retesting it each time you make structural changes or move houses.

Since radon levels vary from house to house, you cannot rely on your neighbor’s radon test results. Instead, call Radon Defense for accurate testing and custom radon mitigation solutions to safeguard your Germantown home.

Radon Remediation Germantown

The first step to dealing with radon in your Germantown home is professional testing.

Testing your home for radon

Natural radon gas is best tested by a professional radon company in Germantown like Radon Defense. Our certified and skilled testers use the latest technology and equipment to test levels of radon gas in your home.

If radon gas levels are over 4.0 picoCuries per liter of air, we recommend mitigation solutions.

Our mitigation system installations are custom built for homes depending on radon levels, strength of emanation of radon, foundation type, square footage, and age of the house.

Our radon reduction systems are efficient and effective in removing radon gas from your house.

Determine where radon is entering into your home

Radon can find its way into your home through various locations. To create an effective radon mitigation solution, you need to identify the source. These can be:

Soil – Radon is naturally found in the soil in Germantown. The difference in air pressure inside your home and the soil outside creates a stack effect. This pulls the radon gas into your home through cracks and tiny holes in your basement walls or concrete slab foundation.

Radon Defense mitigation solutions will seek to equalize the atmospheric pressure outside and inside your home, stop the suction and reduce indoor radon levels. One effective method is the Sub-Slab Depressurization which uses a vent pipe and fan to remove radon gas to the outside of your home.

Ground Water – Aside from the surrounding soil and foundation, radon can enter your home through groundwater. If you use well water, you are at higher health risk. If you suspect your well water is contaminated, we can send an expert radon tester to determine how bad the situation is.

Depending on radon testing results, a radon removal company determines the ideal radon mitigation systems, including aeration and granular activated to remedy the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a radon mitigation system cost?

The cost of radon mitigation systems varies depending on the size of your home and the number of rooms that require remediation, the solution you need and the state you are in. Price quotes usually include installation, equipment, labor, and materials.

The best way to determine the cost of radon remediation in your home is to speak to our professional radon mitigation service providers. Contact Radon Defense and our radon contractors will be happy to answer your questions on costs and the best radon reduction methods for your home.

In the long run, the cost of running a radon abatement system is roughly the same as running 75-watt bulb 24 hours a day, which is around $100 annually.

Will a radon mitigation system hurt my home’s sale value?

Buyers want to purchase homes their families are safe in. A radon-tested house with low levels of radon is more desirable than a home with radon gas above the action level.

If you are worried about how the radon mitigation system will affect your home’s appearance, highly rated local experts in Germantown like Radon Defense do it subtly without creating an eyesore that affects its resale value.

Building code for radon-resistant new construction

According to the International Residential Code (IRC), in Montgomery County, every home built after 1995 should have a barrier to radon entry and leave room to accommodate post-construction of complex radon removal systems when the need arises.

The IRC lists requirements for the construction of building foundations, sealing building envelope penetrations, and installing passive infrastructure that allows the installation of active radon mitigation systems.

Hire a professional radon abatement service

Since Germantown, MD is rated radon zone 1, it’s imperative to have your home tested for elevated radon levels by a radon professional. Since no home is the same, we go the extra mile and design radon reduction systems for optimum efficiency.

Call us today and talk to a friendly expert who’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you schedule a preliminary radon inspection to determine the best solution for your home.

Customers Served

Jorge C.

Excellent Service! Had a great experience. Customer service on point and knowledgeable. Awesome company! - 8/18/2023

JP H.

The entire team of Radon Defense, from setting up the appointment to the inspection and repair, was on their A-game. It's what you'd hope and expect from a professional team... read more - 8/03/2023

Renee S.

After determination was made for where to place the system and after consultation with us as the homeowners, the system was installed. The team was professional and kept us... read more - 7/28/2023

Christopher B.

If you need any assistance with Radon in your home, call Radon Defense. The team consulted and installed a Radon mitigation system in my home in less than a few... read more - 7/04/2023

Debra D.

Great experience. Office staff very responsive. Install crew was on-time, polite, efficient, and knowledgable. Initial pressure test result was suboptimal, so they sealed basement cracks and retested... read more - 6/09/2023

The D.

Still the best: came back after 3 years to fix a vibration - best crews ever! We have put in two radon systems in other homes so I knew basically... read more - 5/02/2023

Fawn W.

I rarely leave reviews, but Radon Defense was truly phenomenal from the office staff to the tech crew which installed our mitigation system. Responsive, knowledgeable, and professional all around.... read more - 4/15/2023

Nate R.

The technicians just left my house and I wanted to let you know I was very impressed. They showed up on time, explained everything they were going to install, and... read more - 3/02/2023