Tony was very nice and spoke highly of our company from reaching out to the office, our reputation and reviews, and the appointment. He is a retired police officer from KC. His wife is from Clarinda and they moved there in March. They have allergies and asthma and a 4 yr old daughter so were very concerned about health effects. Levels of 16. Two inaccessible crawlspaces. Lot of severe floor cracks. Extraction point near plumbing stack and second along wall where ERV will go. They liked all of our solutions. Tony had already tried to clean the ducts himself as far as he could and thought they were pretty bad. They also have a chocolate lab.

Andrew and John did a great job with this encapsulation, making sure our concerned customer's radon levels are as low as possible!

Managing Humidity and Radon: Smart Mitigation Plan for a Challenging Crawlspace

During inspection, we found very high humidity and an inaccessible crawlspace, with radon levels around 6 pCi/L in this home, though not fully accurate since the basement windows were open during testing. Our tech's plan includes sealing 60 feet of floor cracks and installing a sub-slab extraction point near the plumbing stack, exiting through the rim joist with the fan mounted on the back of the home. This setup will significantly improve airflow and reduce radon accumulation within the space. 

Protecting The Kids’ Health: Why the Clinton Family Chose Radon Mitigation

The Clinton family always prioritized a healthy living environment, especially with young kids at home. After learning about the dangers of radon gas, they decided to schedule a professional radon test. To their surprise, the results showed high radon levels around 23 pCi/L, which can increase the risk of lung cancer. Concerned for their children’s safety, they reached out to us for a radon mitigation system. Our team successfully reduced the radon levels, creating a safe and breathable home. Now, the Clintons have peace of mind, knowing their family is protected from this invisible, health degrading gas. 

From Surprise to Solution: Tackling High Radon in a Home with Additions

After 15 years in their home, this family was shocked when a radon test revealed fluctuating levels between 10–25 pCi/L—despite having a passive system. Their children’s bedrooms are in the lower level, so health concerns were top of mind. The homeowner had already taken initiative by adding a fan to the passive system, but discovered it wasn’t addressing two key radon chambers in the home’s large rear addition.

Radon Defense Midwest stepped in to design a two-point mitigation system for the addition, along with an ERV for improved air circulation. With thoughtful placement and homeowner collaboration, this project reflects what’s possible when experience, concern, and the right team come together.