Radon mitigation systems are being installed each month by visitors to our site and store. The best thing is that these systems are being installed successfully!
Radon levels are going down to well within the acceptable levels established by the EPA and WHO. The systems are also being installed in line with mitigation standards. This translates to safe and energy efficient systems all over the United States and Canada.
Are you a do-it-yourselfer thinking to mitigate your radon levels? Are you a little unsure if you can do it?
No need to worry! Check out the long list of experiences below by homeowners just like you that have installed radon mitigation systems successfully.
You can see additional customer comments here.
In an effort to encourage others and to provide alternative approaches and ideas, I would like to show case your projects.
I'm not just looking for a "thanks Val for all the help", but would like to hear your insight and ideas that you learned installing your radon system.
Having been involved in the building trades for most of my life, I'm always amazed by what I continue to learn as I help others to install their radon systems.
So brag a bit and send me a photo of your work too. I will respect your privacy or I can include your name if you want me to. Detailed submissions will end up with their own web page. Which you can link to and show off to your friends and family, if you'd like.
Your testimonial is not just for us but will provide help for others to confidently tackle their own mitigation. So share your insights and knowledge.
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Radon Mitigation by Adding Radon Fan (RP140) to Passive System 
Since radon was prevalent in the area where I built my new house, I had the builder place a 3" PVC pipe into the perforated drainage pipe installed around …
Radon - Good Riddance
After finishing the basement in our 1925 era home with new windows and spray foam insulation I knew I had a very tight basement. I did however, also know …
Successful Radon Mitigation in Alberta, Canada
Big shout out to Val and his team. I installed a quickly purchased radon system from Amazon a year ago. Was very marginal and failed after less than a …
Passive to Active Radon System
I recently upgraded from a Passive to an Active Radon System, leveraging my Sump Cover, that was previously installed when the house was built in 1995. …
Hamilton, ON - Canadian Installation - High radon levels mitigated
We had extremely high Radon levels in our (new to us) house. (4x the allowable limit.) This was confirmed by our Safety Sirens Electronic Radon monitor …
Covering a pedestal sump pump, using foam core PVC pipe
My newly purchased townhouse condominium in Columbus, Ohio came with a radon level of 8.6 in the finished part of the basement.
I dislike submersible …
Radon Mitigation using a French Drain
Three or four years ago, I measured the radon levels in my newly constructed house with a lab test kit and it measured 19pCi/L. I stuck my head in the …
Adding a fan to my Passive Radon System
Hi Val,
My house originally tested at 35pCi/L with the electronic meter. I was
absolutely shocked - my house had a passive radon pipe! How could it …
Radon System Installed by myself - Easy and Worked!!
After much research of Radon Mitigation Systems, I decided to take on the project myself. Indoor Air Health Advisor offered everything I needed, and had …
Great Homemade Radon Sump System Cover
Val,
Well, I told you I'd send results after installing my radon system. I've enclosed my pit making a box out of acrylic. The box can be removed without …
Radon Sump Mitigation = Very Effective.
After testing and finding out I had a radon problem, I decided to tackle the mitigation myself.
Val's website has all the info you need to complete …
RADON IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Hello all! Well I first learned of RADON when I purchased my house and the Realtor said "RADON is everywhere and nothing u can do about it" So i signed …
Successful Radon Mitigation In Denver CO
It Works!
Radon levels down from 44 pCi/L (pre-fix) to a safe 3.3 pCi/L after fan on
for about 3 days (per my Safety Siren PRO SERIES 3 Radon Gas …
All-In-One Radon Site
After learning our Radon levels were very high I Goggled for information about Radon. This site is full of great information about radon mitigation systems. …
Radon Level From 15pCi/L
to 0.3pCi/L!
Did a radon test of my basement and found out that it was 15.7. Dropping that level down was a must, so I started doing some research. Val was a wealth …
Radon Mitigation DIY Project in West Dundee, Illinois
THE RESULTS Monitor reading for Nov. 17, 2009 is 0.5, in the basement! System cost= $440. A professional installer quoted me $1100 for a, …
Side Wall Radon Mitigation Technique in Maryland
Val,
My radon remediation system finally is completed and tested. Photos are attached.
INITIAL CONDITIONS
The installation was motivated by …
Radon Failure Not rated yet
I emailed Val after a radon specialist wanted to dig holes in the basement to determine why my radon mitigation system was not working. The radon level …
Radon Level From 21pCi/L to 3pCi/L Not rated yet
I own a 1966 ranch house in Northern Iowa. Finally decided it was time to wrap my arms around the health hazard of Radon. Did a First Alert test to see …
Custom sump cover Not rated yet
Needed a clear sump cover for radon, sound and moisture. Val worked with me to see what I needed and to confirm measurements. Cover is perfect with drainjer …
Fantastic Results, and Fast Not rated yet
When we moved into a new home, radon was the last thing on our mind. But our inspection revealed very high levels. Continuous monitoring showed 20-30 pCi/L. …
We did what should have been done when the house was built. Not rated yet
Our neighbor first told us about radon issues in their house. We were surprised! We're built on at least 18 feet of sand! However, research with the State …
Sixteen Hours Later.... Not rated yet
Val – Just wanted to share.
Got my radon system installed over the weekend took me roughly 16 hours for entire system.
I’ve attached some pictures. …
Radon Level from 36pCi/L to less than 0.3pCi/L!! Not rated yet
Val,
Thank you for your terrific website, personalized advice and one-stop shopping through your store with very reasonable prices. We've needed a …
Easier than I thought - One Day Radon Mitigation install for Minnesota House Not rated yet
With a little upfront planning and consultation from Mr. Riedman, my Radon Mitigation system was installed and functioning in about 8 hours. I ran the …
Great empowering information and motivating stories Not rated yet
The full term of the project took me a month from thinking of the idea till 90% complete (now). I did it step by step by myself (my son helped a little) …
Success, Without mitigating the crawl space Not rated yet
My basement is 2200 sq.ft. of concrete, plus a 200 sq. ft. gravel covered crawl space. The crawl space has very little head room, and would have been extremely …
Installed radon system 7 years ago - still going strong Not rated yet
I installed a radon mitigation system myself 7 years ago with products and information obtained from this website. It's been running non-stop since then …
Radon Reduced from 14.0 to 1.3 Not rated yet
After periodic testing showed our radon levels to be averaging 14 or so, we knew we needed a remediation plan. I had several local firms provide estimates, …
Healthier living thanks to Val! Not rated yet
With the great help from Val I installed an attic fan/ subslab suction system in a few evenings. Fortunately my 1988 house had a sump with drain tile …
Works wonderfully Not rated yet
After purchasing our 1950's home, I decided to finish the basement. However, when I tested it, our basement had a radon reading of 6.4 (I wish I had tested …
Radon system by exiting a window Not rated yet
It was a bit of work but it’s finally complete. Working off and on through the summer months I’ve installed our Fantech HP190sl outdoor system. Due to …
Contractor goes overboard on his Radon System Not rated yet
My project was instigated by finding out I had a radon level in my basement of 10.9. That was due to a 12 x 12 area of exposed earth in my 123 year-old …
Fuel Oil Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Not rated yet
I just wanted to let you know how well the Radon fan and accessories are performing. Everything is installed and works as advertised. I had a bit of …
Central IA Radon System
31.1 pCi/l to 1.2 pCi/l Not rated yet
My wife and I recently bought a lake home, and tested the levels before the closing and found after testing twice we had a 31.1 reading and were amazed …
Coring a 5" hole for a Radon Pipe Not rated yet
I installed my complete system for around $400, including the rental of a rotary hammer drill and a 5" coring bit from the Home Depot. Val made the process …
Plan, plan again and then install your Radon System Not rated yet
With Vals help, I am operating a very efficient system at just 15 watts with a static pressure of 0.6" with constant radon level of 1.3.
Tip - When …
New Jersey Radon DIY Not rated yet
I built my home 35 years ago. Our house was about to sell but failed the radon test at 14 pCi/L.
Under my basement floor is hard pan and shale and I …
Olathe, KS Radon Mitigation on Sump Not rated yet
Our neighbors across the street recently sold their house. Right before the sale I noticed a white pipe and fan pop through their wall as a result of the …
7 pCi/L in NE Indiana - down to 1 pCi/L post mitigation Not rated yet
Our house was about to sell but failed the radon test at 7 pCi/L. A passive system had been installed 25 years ago by the prior owner which was doing …
Radon Mitigation as easy as 1-2-3 Not rated yet
I never thought about radon until my wife was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010 (44 years old). We do not know if there was any correlation with radon, …
Jack of all but Master of None
Radon Fan Help Not rated yet
Hello,
My radon is about a 7 and my basement is dry.
I lived in my new house for 10 yrs and never had any water collect in my basin system that the …
Diy Radon Abatement Broomfield, CO Not rated yet
We purchased a house at the end of April 2010 and didn't get a radon test prior to purchasing. A few months we by and I saw the radon testing kit at Home …
Radon reduction in upstate N.Y. Not rated yet
Tests in 2006 and 2007 showed radon levels in our 1955 Ranch in Ithaca, N.Y. were between 3.5 and 4.7 pCi/L . Lung cancer took my mother-in-law's life …
Radon Fix
Duncannon PA Not rated yet
After some light prodding from my wife, I tested my basement for radon using a mail-in tester. Since my home's construction was fairly new, I was amazed …
Answer to radon problem! Not rated yet
My parents came to me upset one day, they had their radon tested and it came back as 50pCi/L which they mentioned was very high. I suggested they get an …
Family Safety Products Pro Series 3 Review Not rated yet
Val,
I just wanted to send a note to let you know that I'm very pleased with the Pro Series 3 Radon Detector (for reasons I'll explain), and to follow-up …
Radon Level Down In Warsaw Indiana Not rated yet
Val,
I wanted to thank you again for all of your good advice regarding my radon mitigation project. I went ahead and installed the fan in the attic …
My succesfull story Attica, NY Not rated yet
Had an initial reading of 31.0 PANICKED I started research. Found Val's site with a wealth of info. Bought a Pro series meter. Readings of 21.3 pre mitigation. …
Radon Mitigation Knoxville IL Not rated yet
Val
I got the Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Detector before I started the radon fan. It read 15.8 two days later. I started the fan and after two days …
Radon Problem in Kentucky Not rated yet
Recently, we measured our house for radon and had levels of 10. The accepted rate of the EPA is 4.0. So, we were over twice the limit. Kentucky in particular …
Radon Mitigation in Alabama - Thanks Val! Not rated yet
I had radon levels of 8.8 in my finished basement and over 6 in the main level of my Huntsville, Al home. I was quoted a price of over $1500 by a local …
Radon fan attic installation in Herndon VA Not rated yet
The online instructions were great. The parts arrived quickly. The top of the sump pit was uneven so I extended the sump cover far enough to get a good …
Radon Fix - Omaha NE Not rated yet
My initial radon test came back at 14+ pi/l. I contacted Val and told him what I was up against. He walked me through it and got me the right parts and …
Colorado Radon Madness Abated Not rated yet
When I purchased my home I had two types of testing. A professional had come in with a big boxed system and left it in the basement for 48hrs. It showed …
Radon Be-Gone with you Not rated yet
Short term and long term radon tests showed radon levels at just over 7 pCi/l. I did some studying online about radon mitigation and found this site. …
No More Radon Problem Not rated yet
Val hooked me up with just what I needed and help with radon questions all along way. I started with 8 pci/0L after Val's recommended system I tested at …
Excellent Radon Mitiagtion Results Not rated yet
Radon levels dropped from 20+ pCi/L to under 1 pCi/L (~0.6) very quickly. Very pleased with results and DIY savings.
Installed the radon fan in a basement …
Creative Radon Sump Cover Not rated yet
Thank you for your help in specifying the size and type of equipment to use in my radon mitigation system (see attached picture of the vented sump crock). …
Radon down from
38pCi/L to 1.0pCi/L Not rated yet
Radon levels down from 38 pCi/L (pre-fix) to a safe 1.0 pCi/L after fan on for about 1 week. I used Safety Siren PRO SERIES 3 Radon Gas Detector and am …
Radon Sealed Sump Cover Not rated yet
We recently had our radon level checked, and it was just above the 4 piC/L; so, we opted to try some simple passive mitigation steps. We sealed all the …
Satisfied Fort Collins CO
Radon Mitigation DIYer Not rated yet
My radon levels have been creeping up from 5 pC/L when I purchased my house in 2002 to over 18 pC/L in 2010. I test both floors annually during the winter, …
RadonAway RP140 Replacement Not rated yet
When my attic radon fan started making strange noises, a little research revealed that it needed to be replaced. After inspecting the fan and how it was …
Our Radon Level Is Now 1.5pCi/L Not rated yet
Val, I appreciate all the help you gave me through this process. Also appreciate the fair price you have on the equipment. Got my post mitigation reading …
Radon install easy with excellent results! Not rated yet
A friend of mine called me one day and told me he was picking up some radon tests and wanted to know if I was interested in testing my basement. I said …
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