Radon Mitigation and ERV Installation for Farm Home With Exposed Soil and Odor Issues

This farm property was referred to us after a local radon company couldn’t take on the project. The homeowners already mailed their check to our Nebraska office and installation is set for December 2nd. With radon concerns, basement odors, and exposed soil under the stairs, the home needs a strong, well-planned solution. We’re installing a two-point mitigation system: one extraction point on the old basement side near the stairs and a second through the wall into the new addition, exiting out the back. An ERV will boost fresh air and improve radon reduction, especially with unknown footer locations and old drill holes from past pressure testing.

Radon Mitigation and Indoor Air Quality Improvements for Home Sale and Health Relief

Paul is a widower living with cerebral palsy and has ongoing indoor air quality concerns. He has already invested nearly $15,000 in solutions including an electronic air filter, UV light, regular duct cleaning, and multiple air purifiers throughout the home. Despite these efforts, he is still looking for meaningful relief and better overall air quality. He may also be preparing to sell the home, making radon mitigation an important step for both health and resale value. The plan is a straightforward single-point radon system, exiting on the northwest corner with fan placement and exhaust on the back or north side of the home to reduce radon levels and support a healthier living environment.

Why do you need a radon mitigation system at home?

This home is an old ranch farm house with radon levels of 12 in basement and 6 upstairs above the crawlspace. It also has a two-chamber basement with a large dirt crawlspace, and an old garage that is being renovated as an extended living room area. The client was a referral from a friend who had an installation with us and they were really happy so they spread the word! The client also added a Breathe EZ for extra protection along with a crawlspace encapsulation. 

Andrew did a great job encapsulating this customer's crawlspace to help lower their radon levels