Job Stories

Installing a Radon Mitigation System When this client learned their home had high radon levels, they were worried. They called in a trusted mitigation team -- Radon Defense Midwest, who installed a system with the particular design they want and to vent the gas safely out. Days later, the results showed a significant drop in radon levels - about 80%. The whole family felt relieved, celebrating their healthier, safer home with newfound peace of mind.

Radon Mitigation in George, Iowa Solomon and his wife are a young couple that bought the house this past year. It was an old house with brick foundation and radon levels of 8.5. The installation will start with a sub slab extraction point next to plumbing stack on back wall, route out side of house and core through wall, route up. They wanted everything to be prepared before they move on to their next chapter in life. 

After putting off mitigation for some time, this homeowner in a brick walk-out ranch was ready to take action. With radon levels at 14 pCi/L, it was clear that a more effective and permanent solution was needed. There was no sump pit, only exterior drain tile and pea gravel beneath the slab, plus a hidden passive pipe that proved unreliable. To deliver reliable radon abatement, we designed a 2-point sub-slab extraction system along the north wall, spaced 15 feet apart (disregarding the outdated job drawing). The system will exit through the block wall and brick, with a fan and muffler installed on the side of the home, carefully routed around the soffit for a clean finish.   They currently operate an ERV system with geothermal HVAC, which we encouraged them to run more consistently. A custom Breathe EZ (29x25) unit with L brackets is part of the plan, replacing the awkward filter stack they currently use (16x25x2 + 14x25x2). Sealed 25 feet of visible slab cracks near the HVAC system and finish with duct cleaning and standard fogging; creating cleaner air and real radon reduction.

Jeff and his wife built their dream home in 2007 and intended to stay in it forever. When they learned about radon prevalence in Iowa, the couple worried about their general health and safety in the home but they were especially concerned about the basement guestrooms where their children and grandchildren stay while visiting.  Jeff did a fair share of research on radon and mitigation companies, searching for a financially reasonable, trustworthy company backed by a real warranty. After talking to our team at National Radon Defense Midwest, he felt confident that we were the business he was looking for.  We installed a one-suction point system that's backed by our warranty and flows with the rest of the couple's dream home so they, and their family, can stay in it safely for as long as possible.

After learning about the dangers of radon gas, this homeowner wastes no time in getting a radon mitigation system installed in her home by contacting Radon Defense Midwest. With peace of mind, she creates a safe haven for her family, knowing they can breathe easy. She is really happy with her decision as this is a lifetime commitment of safety!

Doug knows his way around a house—he's owned seventeen. So, when moving into his most recent house in Cherokee, Iowa this past year, Doug knew to check for radon. After testing the house himself, Doug was planning on setting up his own mitigation system until questions and complications led him to consult the experts.  We worked hand-in-hand with the Iowa homeowner to implement an efficient mitigation system that fits his specific needs and works with his other home improvement plans because we might be experts in radon, but our customers are experts in their homes. Working together, we can create mitigation systems that are effective in every way.  

This was a newly bought home by this lovely family which had a good access from the basement and the team run a decent length of pipe to locate the fan on the side of the house. It was a pretty simple installation and everything was cleaned up after. Clients were amused of that act! 

To its owner, the farmhouse held an irreplaceable charm, and preserving its legacy became an utmost priority. The farmhouse's custodian, Mrs. Thompson, cherished the abode that had been a sanctuary for her family for decades. As time passed, however, concerns about the indoor air quality began to trouble her. Determined to protect the health and well-being of her loved ones, Mrs. Thompson embarked on a quest to create a haven of clean and rejuvenating air within her cherished farmhouse.   She sought out experts who understood her attachment to the old farmhouse and her desire for healthy indoor air. With their guidance, Mrs. Thompson obtained her very own state-of-the-art air purification system, designed to eliminate allergens, pollutants, and contaminants from the air she held so dear.   With careful precision, the system was installed, its components blending seamlessly with the farmhouse's rustic aesthetic. As the gentle hum of the air purifier filled the rooms, a sense of tranquility settled upon Mrs. Thompson. She knew that her beloved farmhouse would continue to be a sanctuary, now not only for cherished memories but also for the gift of pure, healthy air.

High Radon Levels in Elk Horn, Iowa Radon Mitigation in Elk Horn, Iowa   This client was concerned about her home as she didn't know how to do the radon test herself. She called us and asked for a free estimate. The team offered her a radon testing assistance and was relieved! The radon levels turned out to be 9.4 pCi/L which is really high. The home had a partially finished basement. The installation was a sub slab extraction point in the HVAC room along side the wall adjacent to the shelves. The system will exit the home through rim joist and route up and around soffit. Installation was a success!

This school's gym radon tested around 3 times for the owner to convince himself that it really needs to have a mitigation system. There's a system on the main school building and a second one that looks like it goes into the ground outside the storm shelter. The team decided to place the fan on the backside of the shelter and have it elevated closer to the roof. In that way it reaches the outlet for power. This was a challenge as it took a long to figure out how to arrange the structure of the system without adjusting any other infrastructure piping. Nevertheless, the installation was a success! Team never felt better!