Mitigate Your Home - What to Expect
A Homeowner’s Guide to Installation Day and Long‑Term Confidence
Mitigation is a straightforward process when you know what should happen and when. Because every home is different, a properly designed and professionally installed system is the most reliable way to reduce radon levels. This page walks you through what to expect during installation, how to recognize quality workmanship, and when to complete your post‑mitigation test so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
What to Expect
The contractor will:
- seal key openings in the foundation
- drill a hole through the lowest level floor
- drill a hole in the foundation and run pipes from the interior to exterior of the house
- install a vent pipe that runs to the roofline,
- place a fan outside or in an attic to keep radon moving safely out of the home.
Mitigation is a straightforward, one‑day process for most homes. You can expect some brief drilling, a few hours of work inside and outside, and a clear explanation of how the system operates before the contractor leaves.
Once the system is running, a simple follow‑up test confirms that your home’s radon levels have been reduced.
What to do
- Review the system design agreed to in your bid
- Make sure the contractor explains the installation plan
- Observe key steps of the installation process
- Learn how to read the system’s manometer
- Insist the Contractor completes a post‑mitigation test to confirm performance
Why it matters:
A well‑installed system and a proper post‑test are the only reliable ways to confirm your home is protected — not assumptions, shortcuts, or verbal assurances.
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