Radon Mitigation Services in St. Paul

About Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas stored deep below the Earth’s surface and released into the air as uranium decays. However, as it rises, it can become trapped inside homes and businesses as it enters through cracks and openings in a building’s foundation. While radon outdoors is normal and isn’t typically a cause for concern, trapped radon can concentrate inside your home and pose a serious threat to your health — lung cancer.

How do you protect your household from radon? The experienced technicians at SWAT Environmental are here to help. We are dedicated to servicing our neighbors in St. Paul through accurate testing and effective radon remediation, so you can live happily and safely.

We also service various other locations in Minnesota, including Minneapolis, Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Rochester, Rosemount and Osseo.

Radon in St. Paul

Although any home in America is at potential risk for high radon levels, Minnesota residents have an increased risk. The state is recognized as a radon gas Zone 1, with radon levels about three times higher than average. Because the gas is undetectable without testing, it is important to have your household’s radon levels measured and assessed at least every two years, even if you already have a mitigation system installed.

Am I at Risk?

Radon gas can be found anywhere in the United States, and while older homes are more likely to have higher levels of radon, it can impact any household. Radon gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless, so the only way to determine if your home is safe is through radon testing. As it collects in your home and has nowhere to escape, it becomes concentrated, and long-term exposure can increase your risk of developing serious diseases like lung cancer.

Speak with an expert today about radon testing in St. Paul.

Radon Mitigation and Testing in St. Paul

SWAT Environmental has been serving households and businesses for over 35 years. If your home has a radon level of over 4.0 pCi/L, we will help you take action. Some of our solutions include:

• Active soil depressurization (ASD): This method pulls radon gas from beneath your home’s foundation and redirects it safely outside.
• Sealing cracks and openings: Radon enters your home through cracks and holes in your foundation, so sealing these openings can be a good temporary solution for initially reducing radon levels in your home. However, it is best to install a radon mitigation system to ensure that the radon escapes and remains at safe levels.
• Improving ventilation: To help radon escape, wall vents, positive input ventilation (PIV) systems or heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are some methods used to help get more fresh, clean air into the home.

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