My existing radon mitigation system was installed incorrectly by another company. Can you fix it?

If your existing radon system was not installed to EPA standards, or if the other company did not come back after installation and retest your air, or even if you simply don't like the way it looks on the outside of your house, we can help. Call us and let us know what your situation is, and we'll find a solution for you.

What will the system look like on the outside of my house?

We make every system look as clean and simple on the exterior of your home as possible, with minimum wiring and casing. See here for some examples.

I live in a duplex or townhome. Can you still help me?

Yes, we can install a mitigation system under just the part of your building that you own. You may want to talk to the other residents of your building to see if they would be interested in sharing the cost of mitigating the entire building, which would most likely reduce the cost for each unit.

What happens if you re-test after installation and the radon level is still too high?

It hasn't happened yet, but if it does, we will come back and make adjustments to your system at no cost to you. That's our guarantee.

Who in your company will actually do the work on my house?

Company owner Kelly Wada works on each job personally to guarantee the system is installed correctly. Some company owners never see the job site and send poorly-trained subcontractors who aren't concerned about the job they do. We will never do that.

The radon level in my house is right on the line. What do you recommend?

The EPA recommends mitigation if your radon level is 4 picocuries per liter or higher (or 2 pCi/L if a smoker lives in your home). That doesn't necessarily mean that level is "safe." You should always do what you are comfortable with. Knowing what we know about lung cancer, our personal choice if it were our home would be to mitigate.

Also keep in mind that when you sell your home later, your new buyer may require you to install a mitigation system anyway, so you may wish to install now and reduce your own family's risk of exposure.

Should I get a long-term or a short-term radon test? What's the difference?

A short-term radon test takes about 2 days. A long-term test takes 12 months. You should get a short-term test to determine if you need mitigation. Thirty days after your mitigation system is installed, we will do another short-term test to make sure the system is working properly. You are welcome to do a long-term test during the year following installation to check your new average levels, but it is optional.

Isn't this whole radon thing a bunch of baloney?

Not to the people who have gotten lung cancer as a result of exposure to it. The World Health Organization, the US Surgeon General, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Lung Association, among others, have all provided press releases and fact sheets on the dangers of living with radon.

Radon is a radioactive gas proven to be the second leading cause of lung cancer. And if you're in Northern Colorado, it's probably in your home right now. The survival rate of people with lung cancer is low; are you willing to risk it? See our radon facts page for more information about radon and links to studies of the health risks.

What should I consider when hiring a mitigator?

There are a number of questions you need answered before choosing a mitigator. See our checklist for some examples.

How much will it cost?

The cost of a new mitigation system depends on the area being mitigated, the complexity of the exhaust system, and the size of the fan needed. Be cautious of any company that can give you a quote over the phone without being able to see what is involved.