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Radon Mitigation
Indianapolis Metro area & Central Indiana Professional Radon Mitigation Services
At ALARA Property Services, we install highly effective radon mitigation systems to reduce your risk of lung cancer and help ensure that your home is as safe as possible for your family.
We utilize advanced radon reduction techniques and comprehensive Pressure Field Extension (PFE) diagnostic testing during installation of each system, which allows us to build the most effective radon mitigation systems possible.
The key to installing an effective radon mitigation system is to create a negative pressure differential under your entire home. The only way to know if we’ll be successful in achieving this is to perform advanced diagnostic testing during the installation process.
For example, if we install a primary suction point in an unfinished area of the basement, we need to verify that the system’s vacuum reaches all other areas of the basement. If it does not, your home is not being properly mitigated for radon. This diagnostic verification process ensures that everyone in your home is protected from exposure to elevated levels of radon, no matter where they are in the home. Our diagnostics testing sets us apart from most other mitigation contractors, who simply won’t invest the time and effort required to complete proper diagnostics.
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Our team is highly trained, NRPP certified and fully licensed to perform Radon Mitigation in Indiana.
Radon mitigators are required by law to be certified and licensed in the State of Indiana. When choosing a radon contractor, always be sure to request and verify their Indiana Radon Mitigator License # and status. Indiana Professional licensing can be verified by calling the Indiana Radon Hotline at (800) 272-9723 or online by visiting: https://www.in.gov/pla/license/free-search-and-verify/
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends homes be fixed if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or more. Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, EPA also recommends that Americans consider fixing their home for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L. However, most radon mitigation contractors only guarantee that their systems will reduce indoor radon levels to below the EPA action limit of 4 pCi/L. At ALARA, we hold ourselves and our radon reduction systems to a much higher standard. Because we genuinely want to protect you and your family, a result of 4 pCi/L is simply not good enough for us.
Our advanced mitigation techniques and extensive diagnostic testing processes allow us to attain the lowest radon levels achievable. You can breathe easy knowing your home and family will be protected from the increased risks of lung cancer associated with exposure to elevated levels of radon gas.
ALARA Property Services guarantees our radon reduction systems to be free from mechanical defects caused by faulty materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of installation. Our radon fans carry a five-year manufacturer’s warranty. All warranties are assigned to the property address and are fully transferable with the sale of the property.
Our promise is to reduce your home's radon levels to As Low As Reasonably Achievable or "ALARA" (often below 0.5 pCi/L). We stand by that promise with a Guarantee to Reduce Radon Levels to 1.9 pCi/L or below.*
Learn more about our radon mitigation services by contacting us today!
Certified as a Radon Mitigation Specialist by the National Radon Proficiency Program:
NRPP Certification #: 113330-RMS
Indiana Radon Mitigator License #: RTM01208
*1.9 pCi/L Radon Level Guarantee:
ALARA Property Services LLC guarantees that the annual average radon level in the client's home will be 1.9 pCi/L or less for five years, beginning on the installation date, so long as all items on the bid are selected. (The 1.9 pCi/L guarantee does not apply to homes with sub-slab ductwork, aftermarket drain tile, untreated crawl spaces, multi-family homes, or inaccessible air leaks to the soil. Other restrictions and conditions may apply, please refer to your contract & guarantee for details.)
Radon Mitigation FAQs:
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I am purchasing a home that has tested high for radon. How can I be certain the seller will choose a quality radon mitigation contractor?Often, home sellers will choose a contractor with the lowest bid rather than choosing a quality contractor when making this decision. ALARA Property Services is not interested in taking shortcuts or corner-cutting to be the lowest bid, when it comes to the health of you and your family. We mitigate your home as if it were our own, aiming to reduce indoor radon concentrations to the lowest level achievable. As a home buyer, you should insist that ALARA install a personalized mitigation system in your new home so you can be confident in the safety of your family for years to come. Another option may be to request that the seller reduce the price of the home so that you may have a top-quality radon reduction system installed.
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Will ALARA Property Services perform diagnostic testing to determine an ideal suction point location and correct fan and pipe sizes?Yes. The key to getting and keeping indoor radon levels low is to create a negative pressure differential under your entire home. ALARA performs comprehensive diagnostics often overlooked by other contractors called Pressure Field Extension (PFE) testing. To test PFE, we create suction points and drill a few small holes through the concrete slab in multiple areas around your home's foundation. We utilize a specialized digital micromanometer gauge which measures differential pressure under your home’s foundation to verify that we’ve created enough vacuum in that area of the home. This tool helps us to determine: ● The ideal location for the primary radon suction point ● If additional suction points will be necessary ● Vent pipe size requirements ● Which radon fan is best suited for treating your home
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Will I be provided with a contract?Yes, ALARA will provide a written estimate & contract to be signed before work begins.
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Do you provide a warranty on materials and workmanship? If so, for how long?ALARA Property Services LLC guarantees your radon reduction system to be free from mechanical defects caused by faulty materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of installation. Our radon fans carry a five-year manufacturer’s warranty. All warranties & guarantees are assigned to the property address and are fully transferable with the sale of the home
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What will ALARA do if post-mitigation radon levels are not below U.S. EPA's recommended action level?With diagnostic testing, we are able to design highly effective radon mitigation systems based on science, not guesswork. If post-mitigation radon testing reveals elevated levels, ALARA will recommend additional sealing, suction points, and/or fan upgrades.
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Is the quoted price guaranteed?We prefer a phased approach when cost estimating and designing radon systems. This allows us to save you money by not mitigating areas such as crawl spaces that may not be sources of high radon levels.
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Do you offer radon system accessories?Yes, we offer several accessories, including: ● Low airflow alarms (included with system purchase) ● Fan Covers ● Noise suppressors ● Digital radon monitors
10 Step Guide to the Radon Mitigation Process
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I am purchasing a home that has tested high for radon. How can I be certain the seller will choose a quality radon mitigation contractor?Often, home sellers will choose a contractor with the lowest bid rather than choosing a quality contractor when making this decision. ALARA Property Services is not interested in taking shortcuts or corner-cutting to be the lowest bid, when it comes to the health of you and your family. We mitigate your home as if it were our own, aiming to reduce indoor radon concentrations to the lowest level achievable. As a home buyer, you should insist that ALARA install a personalized mitigation system in your new home so you can be confident in the safety of your family for years to come. Another option may be to request that the seller reduce the price of the home so that you may have a top-quality radon reduction system installed.
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Will ALARA Property Services perform diagnostic testing to determine an ideal suction point location and correct fan and pipe sizes?Yes. The key to getting and keeping indoor radon levels low is to create a negative pressure differential under your entire home. ALARA performs comprehensive diagnostics often overlooked by other contractors called Pressure Field Extension (PFE) testing. To test PFE, we create suction points and drill a few small holes through the concrete slab in multiple areas around your home's foundation. We utilize a specialized digital micromanometer gauge which measures differential pressure under your home’s foundation to verify that we’ve created enough vacuum in that area of the home. This tool helps us to determine: ● The ideal location for the primary radon suction point ● If additional suction points will be necessary ● Vent pipe size requirements ● Which radon fan is best suited for treating your home
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Will I be provided with a contract?Yes, ALARA will provide a written estimate & contract to be signed before work begins.
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Do you provide a warranty on materials and workmanship? If so, for how long?ALARA Property Services LLC guarantees your radon reduction system to be free from mechanical defects caused by faulty materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of installation. Our radon fans carry a five-year manufacturer’s warranty. All warranties & guarantees are assigned to the property address and are fully transferable with the sale of the home
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What will ALARA do if post-mitigation radon levels are not below U.S. EPA's recommended action level?With diagnostic testing, we are able to design highly effective radon mitigation systems based on science, not guesswork. If post-mitigation radon testing reveals elevated levels, ALARA will recommend additional sealing, suction points, and/or fan upgrades.
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Is the quoted price guaranteed?We prefer a phased approach when cost estimating and designing radon systems. This allows us to save you money by not mitigating areas such as crawl spaces that may not be sources of high radon levels.
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Do you offer radon system accessories?Yes, we offer several accessories, including: ● Low airflow alarms (included with system purchase) ● Fan Covers ● Noise suppressors ● Digital radon monitors