Protect Your Home from Radon with a Mitigation System

Radon, sometimes known as a “silent killer,” is an odorless, tasteless gas that is emitted from the earth. Long exposure to radon has been shown to be dangerous to your health, and it’s important that you have your home tested for radon. In Peoria, Radon gas testing and mitigation can be one of the best investments you can make.

Levels of 4.0 pCi/L or higher of radon mean that you are potentially exposed to hazardous levels of this gas, and professional mitigation is advised. MidAmerica Basement Systems is proud to be a leader for radon testing and radon mitigation in Peoria, and we can help!

The Harmful Impacts of Radon

Radon is a naturally-occurring gas that comes from soil and rock in the earth, but just because you can’t see it or smell it, doesn’t mean it isn’t harmful. Radon contains radioactive particles that can get into your lungs and cause negative health effects, including lung cancer. Radon exposure is thought to be the #2 cause of lung cancer nationwide, killing thousands of people every year.

Protect Your Home from Radon with a Mitigation System

Radon typically makes its way into a home by diffusing into a basement or lower level. Our professional team in Peoria uses radon mitigation systems that are designed to capture that radon before it can accumulate inside, and move it back out. MidAmerica Basement Systems has a great team of Peoria radon specialists, who can install a PVC pipe system running from the ground out past your roof. The system includes a fan, which pulls air into a pipe to safely disperse the radon into the outdoors.

Because removing radon is a round-the-clock job, you’ll want to know that your system is working well. We install a gauge in each of our mitigation systems, so you can see that it’s working. You can look at your gauge, and get in touch with us if you see the readings are off, and our Peoria radon mitigation team can also use that gauge to measure proper system operation.

Want to protect your home and your family from the dangers of radon? You’ve come to the right place. Get in touch with MidAmerica Basement Systems in Peoria today and ask for your free estimate.