If These Walls Could Talk…They Would Say Radon Mitigation is Needed

Oh, the stories they would tell…what may seem old to the eye becomes a piece of the community’s history. This is the place where families gathered, memories have been made, joy, pride, grief, and even sometimes loneliness are felt within those walls.

When I’m asked to review a historic home, the first thing I do is put down my tools and just take it all in! This is a home that surely will be unique, hold a few surprises (sometimes a few too many!), challenge construction methodology, and surely tell me how this job is going to go!!

Radon mitigation in homes all have some of the same elements…..suction point(s) (i.e., drill points), pipe, radon fan, sealants, etc. However, when we have an old home, often there is more to the story. The additions, the extra foundations we may find, the limestone, brick, and wood! We would be challenged to afford the same materials today for building! Often, a home of this caliber will require more work and care than a newer property. Remember, we never get to work with the pretty stuff above ground ~ we are working with the organic material(s) underneath the home.

Radon mitigation for older homes can be successful with the right engineering, skilled team, and experienced installers.  Unlike many others, we’ve seen our share of “hard to handle” cases every year, and we’ve developed processes during installation that are designed specifically for vintage homes. We’re always happy to talk. We’ve worked with homeowners in the Chicagoland area for 18+ years, including Oswego, Plainfield, Aurora, and Naperville, IL, to keep their homes, both old and new, safe from the dangers of radon gas. Give our office a call at (630) 768-9836 and see what solutions Guardian Radon Mitigation has for your home.

Christopher Bice is the founder of Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services LLC. He is a sought-after speaker in his field, has been invited for podcasts, and is a well-respected educator and radon advocate. Since 2008, he and his team have been keeping Chicagoland homes in Oswego, Aurora, Plainfield, and Naperville safe from the dangers of radon.