What Lancaster County homeowners should know
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through cracks, gaps, sump pits, crawl spaces, floor drains, and other openings in the foundation. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. The only way to know your home's level is to test.
A radon mitigation system is designed to reduce the amount of radon entering the living space. In many local homes, that usually means an active soil depressurization system: a pipe, fan, and venting setup that pulls radon from beneath the foundation and vents it above the roofline.
Before requesting an estimate
Gather the test result, test location, foundation type, basement/crawl space details, sump pit information, and any inspection or settlement deadline.
Before hiring anyone
Confirm PA DEP certification, ask where the fan and piping will go, review the warranty, and ask whether post-mitigation testing is included or recommended.