Trusted Radon Contractor in Richland, MI

Why the Mitigation System?

Selling a home in Richland, Michigan hit a snag for one homeowner – high radon levels. Radon gas, a naturally occurring health hazard, can significantly impact property value and discourage potential buyers.

Why ALS Radon & Environmental?

The homeowner sought a reliable and personalized solution, choosing ALS Radon & Environmental for our:

• Expertise: Our team has extensive experience identifying and mitigating radon gas, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for future residents.
• Personalized Approach: We take the time to understand each client's unique situation and design a customized mitigation plan, maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption.

The Culprit: Unwanted Radon Guests

Our thorough inspection identified potential entry points for radon gas, including cracks in the foundation and the sump pump pit, a common culprit if left unaddressed.

The Solution: A Multi-Layered Defense

To address these concerns, we implemented a comprehensive mitigation system:

• Meticulous Crack and Penetration Sealing: We meticulously sealed any cracks or openings in the foundation, preventing future radon gas intrusion.
• Strategic Pipe Placement: The radon pipe was strategically installed throughout the basement or crawlspace for optimal radon removal.
• Powerful Radon Fan Installation: A powerful yet energy-efficient radon fan was strategically placed to continuously draw radon gas from beneath the foundation and vent it safely outside the home.
• Manometer Monitoring: A strategically placed manometer provided a visual indication of the suction power, allowing for ongoing monitoring and system optimization.

What Made This Unique?

This project highlights the importance of a personalized approach. While foundation cracks are a common source of radon, addressing the potential issue of the pipe placement demonstrates ALS Radon & Environmental's commitment to comprehensive solutions, ensuring long-term peace of mind for the homeowner.

Client Satisfaction Speaks Volumes

The homeowner's satisfaction speaks volumes about our service. With a radon-free home, they can now confidently move forward with a faster sale, knowing their property value has increased.

1. Why They Needed a Radon Mitigation System:

A health-conscious homeowner in Richland, Michigan, suspected potential radon concerns in their basement. Radon gas is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that can seep into homes through cracks and foundation openings. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels increases the risk of lung cancer. Testing likely revealed the presence of radon gas in the homeowner's basement, prompting the need for a mitigation system.

2. Why the Customer Chose ALS Radon & Environmental:

The homeowner prioritized a company known for meticulous care and personalized service. ALS Radon & Environmental impressed them with the following:

• Free, No-Obligation Email Quote: This convenient service simplified the initial assessment process.
• Prompt Response and Clear Communication: The company's quick response to inquiries and clear explanations fostered trust with the homeowner.
• Reputation for Meticulous Process: The homeowner valued ALS Radon & Environmental's commitment to thorough inspections and customized solutions.

3. The Cause of the Problem:

The presence of radon gas in the surrounding soil and foundation was the root cause of the problem. Radon gas can migrate into basements through cracks, foundation imperfections, or openings around sump pumps (if present).

4. How We Fixed the Problem:

Our certified specialists implemented a comprehensive radon mitigation system tailored to the homeowner's specific needs, determined through a meticulous inspection. The system typically involves:

• Manometer Monitoring: This process measures pressure levels within the home to identify the optimal location for radon extraction.
• Strategic Pipe Placement: A network of pipes is strategically installed throughout the basement to effectively capture radon gas.
• Powerful Radon Fan Installation: A high-performance radon fan is installed to efficiently remove radon from the home's environment and vent it safely outdoors.

5. Client's Feedback:

The homeowner expressed satisfaction with ALS Radon & Environmental's meticulous care and personalized approach. The clear communication throughout the process and the expertise demonstrated by the certified installers further solidified their positive experience. 

Lorri K reached out to ALS Property Associates, Inc because her home tested high for radon. Doug met with Lorri to inspect her home and help develop an action plan to properly mitigate the radon issue in her home.

The home had a small Michigan Basement along with a large dirt floor crawlspace. This crawlspace was under the living area, master bathroom, and bedroom. The radon levels were also reading double digits in the living room on the main floor. Doug and Lorri worked together to design a mitigation system that would efficiently improve the radon levels in the home.

ALS Property Associates installed drainage matting along with 20 MIL Clean Space Vapor barrier throughout the entire crawlspace. The vapor barrier was properly sealed up the foundation walls to help make the barrier airtight. They then created an extraction point in the main slab and connected both the vapor barrier and the basement slab to on exterior radon fan. This created negative pressure under both the basement and the barrier located in the crawlspace safely venting the radon gas up and away from the home. This system was also installed with an exterior aesthetic system for looks and a fan moisture guard (10-year warranty). ALS also installed a Breathe EZ Air filter in the HVAC to filter radon decay products along with other indoor air particulates. Following the installation of the mitigation system, the radon levels have dropped dramatically under the EPA action level and the indoor air quality greatly improved.