OUR PROCESS
While EPA and Ohio Department of Health regulations and codes must be adhered to, we at CSI Radon, firmly believe that the client should be intimately involved in the mitigation process. We don’t TELL you how the system will be installed, we ASK you what you would like. That’s why our process begins with a short meeting at your home to survey the details of your house and inform you of your options. We will provide guiding advice regarding the type of system that may be best for your home (sump drain tile, sub slab, etc.), but you will be part of all decisions. We don’t make every home fit into the same standard installation plan. Many of the choices can be yours, such as whether to have an internally or externally installed fan. Your satisfaction with the system is as important to us as reducing your radon to safe levels. After we jointly agree on the details and type of system that will be employed, we will provide you with an accurate estimate and give you scheduling options.
INSTALLATION
On installation day we will arrive promptly at the scheduled time. Depending on the details of the project/system, installation is generally complete in 3-6 hours.
We clean up and leave your home free from any trash or debris.
COST
The overall details of your individual project will dictate much of the cost. Historically 80+% of our systems cost between $1,000 – 1,200.
We INCLUDE a post-test with all of our installations to ensure effectiveness of our systems.
GUARANTEE
We guarantee our systems to effectively reduce your home’s radon levels below the EPA’s recommended 4.0 pCi/L of air, but we usually achieve results much better (often below 1.0). All fans are warranted by the manufacturer for 5 years and additionally, CSI warrants other parts and labor for 10 years.
TEST RESULTS
Radon testing is conducted to detect safe levels of radon in homes, buildings, or offices. If the test results show levels exceeding 4.0 pCi/L, it is recommended to implement radon mitigation measures. There are two types of testing devices: passive and active. Passive devices do not require electricity and collect radon samples for analysis in a laboratory. Active devices, on the other hand, require power and provide continuous monitoring of radon levels. Concerns about indoor health and the impact on real estate transactions have led to an increase in pre-sale home inspections for radon. Extensive research has provided numerous recommendations for radon mitigation, with the EPA emphasizing the need to address average levels of 4.0 or higher.
To ensure accurate results, it is important to maintain "closed conditions" in the home or building both before and during the testing period. While you can occupy the spaces being tested under normal living conditions, it is crucial to keep windows and openings closed throughout the entire duration of the test.
During active radon testing, our home radon inspector will strategically place short or long-term monitoring devices in appropriate areas for accurate data collection. The recorded averages of radon presence will be carefully documented and presented to you once the testing is complete.
