Radon Abatement

Industry Facts Regarding Radon Abatement

Like any home contracting business, the Radon Abatement Industry has some questionable providers doing work for people. These service providers need to be avoided at all costs. Sometimes, it's hard to spot them. But, if you heed the advice below, you will have a much better chance of dealing with a reputable firm.

Radon abatement service companies are everywhere, in every community in the U.S. Some are very capable of providing high quality radon measurement, and/or mitigation and abatement services. High quality radon services work for existing homes and businesses as well as new ones. Radon gas can affect both equally.  It should be noted that this is somewhat of a new industry.

The government agency that is the most involved is the EPA. Through their work, they have been involved with builders, building inspectors, federal, state, and local code authorities, and school officials, to improve radon abatement services.

Here are some good ideas you should consider before hiring a radon abatement or mitigation firm.

• First, evaluate them thoroughly; ask other homeowners in your neighborhood or community about the firm in question.
• Contact the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce to check their credentials.
• Do they have a permanent business location? What's their reputation like?
• Don’t do business with a radon abatement firm that asks for a large down payment in cash.
• Do they have the proper insurance and liability in case there's a problem?
• Get a few estimates; compare them with each other. See that they describe all of the work that is being planned.
• Does the contract include all oral promises that were made? Be sure of it.
• Who is responsible for getting the building code permits and licenses? Who is paying for those? This is an important issue.

Finally, get your radon levels tested after the work is done. You should have decreased levels. If not, then challenge the radon abatement firm. You need the work done right, the first time.