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Radon Gas Mitigation in Greater Winston-Salem

If you believe that radon gas is intruding into your home, it's time to take action against it. Tar Heel Basement Systems of North Carolina and Virginia can help you, by providing radon testing and a quote on the cost of a radon mitigation system in your home.

Factors That Lead to a Radon Problem:

  • How potent the radon source is
  • How easily the radon enters in
  • The building's ventilation rate

It's easier than ever to get your home tested for a radon problem! Tar Heel Basement Systems can perform an inspection and conduct a radon test in your home in as little as two days!

To contact us, call or contact us online today! We serve North Carolina and Virginia, including Galax, North Wilkesboro, Mocksville, Clemmons, King, Burnsville, Marion.

Radon Facts

  • Naturally produced by uranium decay in soil
  • Found in every state
  • Homes with crawl spaces a high risk for radon issues.
  • As cancer-causing as tobacco smoke & asbestos, causing 15,400-21,800 deaths yearly.
  • Radon level at which a mitigation system is needed: 4 pCi/L
  • Low doses of radon over time is worse than periods of high doses
  • Radon concentrations are up to ten times higher during the winter.

Your Radon Mitigation System Installed

Tar Heel Basement Systems's radon mitigation systems use sub-slab depressurization to reduce radon levels.

Radon Mitigation System in a Galax, NC and VA house

How Mitigation Systems Work

  • PVC pipe collects soil gasses
  • Radon is piped upwards in the building
  • A radon depressurization vent forces radon out from your house

If you also have a wet basement, Tar Heel Basement Systems can also install a waterproofing system that will be compatible with your radon mitigation system.