Do-It-Yourself projects are a great way to save a little cash, and learn a new skill. There are few greater feelings of accomplishment than successfully installing a faucet, or patching drywall damage to a seamless finish. But while there are even more complex DIY projects that most homeowners can complete successfully with a little research, there are other projects that are best left to professionals. Radon mitigation is one of those projects.
To properly reduce radon levels in your home, Thrasher's specialists go through extensive training - like the one pictured on the left. All of our radon mitigation experts are state certified.
Radon is Sneaky
The major risk of a DIY radon mitigation fix is an actual INCREASE in radon levels after an improper installation. Radon can seep into your home from multiple sources:
- Open, unsealed sump pits
- Exposed bare soil
- Concrete slab and foundation cracks
- Poorly done mortar joints, and many others
If your DIY install doesn't take all of those sources into consideration, or your bore into the concrete to access under the slab isn't properly sealed, you can actually be letting MORE radon into your home than was originally seeping in.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Most DIY radon mitigation kits are standardized. You'll get the standard fan, standard piping, and other standard components. One thing we've learned is that there's no such thing as a "standard" radon mitigation. The type of foundation that you home was built on also comes into play. Different foundations need different solutions. Radon levels can vary greatly from home to home on the same block, so why would you be able to install the same radon system in every home? We take your home's unique situation into account when designing your radon mitigation system - including aesthetic options that can completely disguise any venting.
Ultimately, it comes down to your decisions as a homeowner. We highly recommend consulting with a professional radon mitigation company if for no other reason than your family's health. According to the EPA, Radon gas is connected to more than 20,000 deaths annually in the United States. When the stakes are that high, we believe a professionally certified and trained installation team is the way to go.
Scheduled your free, no obligation appointment with Thrasher today, and get radon levels back to safe levels in your home! Call 800-827-0702 for more information.