Job Stories

Tucked away at the bottom of a steep gravel drive, a beautiful two-story log cabin overlooking the lake was experiencing elevated radon levels of 11.6. With no warranty on levels and a fully finished basement, the homeowner took proactive steps to ensure the safety of the space. A single sub-slab extraction point was installed in the HVAC room, with careful planning around washer/dryer placement to maximize effectiveness. The system was routed discreetly—cored through the poured wall and run behind exposed exterior logs to preserve the cabin’s rustic charm. Though no one was home during the installation, everything was carefully coordinated. The homeowner also invested in a 20x25 BreatheEZ filter and UVC light system for their primary residence in Des Moines.

Justin and his wife had owned their home for about a year when radon became impossible to ignore. Their basement was half dirt, half concrete, and even after encapsulating the dirt side, the levels stayed high. With indoor air quality already a concern from a past home, they decided it was time to fix the problem, not chase it. A one-point radon mitigation system will be installed beneath the vapor barrier near the sump, then routed up and out the east exterior wall. A little extra taping may be needed where the barrier meets concrete, but the layout is simple, effective, and built to bring levels down. Sometimes one smart step changes everything. Here, it’s clean air, lower radon, and peace of mind finally settling in.

When Mark and Alice bought their Spirit Lake home several years ago, they knew right away it had some moisture problems. An inspection of their crawlspace revealed their fears were correct and motivated a radon test as well.  The radon test confirmed a need for mitigation and our team was able to collaborate with waterproofing efforts to install a system that would keep their home radon-free while saving the Spirit Lake homeowners time.

With radon levels ranging from the mid-20s to low-30s, this install required a 3-point mitigation system to effectively draw down levels throughout the home. We’ll be exiting through the rim joist on the far corner, providing a direct and efficient route for airflow and pressure reduction. The homeowner also requested a new sump pump with a full discharge line run, so the team will need to bring materials to complete the PVC line and cap the existing sump discharge. Because indoor air quality mattered just as much as radon, especially with the client being a registered nurse, she added a 16x20 Breathe Easy filter upgrade for healthier, cleaner air moving forward.

A call of worry from this couple needed our help as they were worried to be poisoned by radon. We educated them the signs and symptoms and so far they weren't experiencing any of it. They decided to get their own radon mitigation system to prevent any health issues in the future. They know that it has been all over the news since a few years ago so they wanted to make sure it does not happen to them.

Radon Pump System Installation This client had tested for radon a few years ago but did not mitigate. Thinking that it would affect his whole family's health in a latter time, he decided to check with Radon Defense Midwest again if he could get the initial offer he got. The team gave him the best options for his home's structure and he was happy about the price point along with the 10-year warranty that comes with the system. He was happy he made this decision!

Andrew did a great job with this 2 system mitigation install. The customer's levels were at a 33 when they tested!! Now they can have peace of mind knowing that their home and indoor air quality is much safer after the install was done!! 

John did a great job installing an exterior mitigation system for our customer as well as encapsulating a crawl space to help lower their radon levels in the home. Our customer was wanting to make their home as safe as possible for them and their family. 

This customer bought a new home and was concerned about their radon levels being at a 8.9. Andrew was able to get in there and install a radon mitigation system that will help this customer lower his radon levels and make the home safe.

The crew did a great job with this customer's encapsulation. They recently lost their spouse and wanted to take care of the radon levels in their home to make it as safe as possible. Our crew was able to lift that worry by encapsulating this crawl space giving them overall better indoor air quality.