Radon Mitigation and Testing in Madison, WI

About Radon

Radon is a natural, radioactive gas released from the ground as uranium breaks down over time. As the gas is pulled from the Earth, it can enter homes, schools and businesses through foundation cracks and openings and get trapped.

Radon levels outside are normal and not harmful, as they are too diluted to cause any serious health risk, averaging at about 0.4 pCi/L. However, long-term exposure to high levels of concentrated radon in your home can increase your risk of developing harmful diseases like lung cancer. As such, radon testing is important for keeping your home safe.

SWAT Environmental professionals make it easy to test and treat your home for radon gas with our radon mitigation systems. We will work fast and effectively to protect your family from the harmful effects of radon and give you comfort with a clean interior environment.

Want to test for radon yourself? We offer at-home radon testing kits!

Why Test for Radon in Madison?

Homeowners and business owners in Madison should consider radon testing for several reasons, including:

• Elevated risk in Madison: High radon levels are present in about 10% of Wisconsin homes, making it good standard practice to check for radon levels.
• Real estate: Testing a home for safe levels of radon is strongly recommended before a real estate transaction. Sellers who address radon levels or any radon treatments can also increase the value of the property.
• Health risks: There is a strong correlation between radon gas exposure and lung cancer, a life-threatening disease. Regularly testing your home for radon every two years can help you address the issue from the source and keep your family healthy.

Radon is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas, so radon testing is the only way to know for sure if you are at risk. We offer both radon testing and mitigation systems in Madison, WI, and will help you through the full process of achieving safe air in your home.

Solutions for High Radon Levels

Based on your radon test results, we will offer various solutions based on your needs. Some of our solutions include:

• Active soil depressurization (ASD): This is a common radon mitigation system that works by redirecting the gas. It pulls radon from the ground beneath your home’s foundation by sucking it up and venting it outside, where it can disperse safely.

• Sealing cracks and openings: Radon enters the home through cracks and holes in your foundation. Sealing works best in addition to active soil depressurization or other radon mitigation systems.

• Improving ventilation: Wall vents, positive input ventilation (PIV) systems or heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are some methods used to get more fresh air into your home, helping reduce radon levels. This method is most effective with a radon mitigation system.