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Radon Testing & Radon Mitigation in El Paso County, CO
Your local radon and indoor air quality contractor
50% of Colorado homes have high radon levels
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Did you know 50% of Colorado homes have high levels of radon gas? This comes from the CO Department of Public Health & Environment. In fact, El Paso County is in "Zone 1" with a potential for high radon levels, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And as a tasteless, odorless, cancer-causing gas the only way to detect it is through reliable radon testing. That's why homeowners in our community need to be ever more vigilant in protecting their houses from hazardous radon gas!
Why choose us for radon testing & mitigation?
- Licensed radon testing & radon mitigation company
- Reliable radon testing using a continuous radon detector & radon mitigation systems
- Trained & knowledgeable radon gas and indoor air quality specialists
- Free, no-obligation, in-home radon mitigation & indoor air quality consultations
Luckily, Purple Mountain Radon is your trusted radon testing and radon mitigation company providing reliable solutions in protecting homeowners throughout [city_page:state]. To learn more, call 1-719-642-6581 or click below to schedule a radon test or a free radon mitigation estimate!
Causes of high radon levels & indoor air quality problems
The primary causes of indoor air quality problems in homes are indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles. Such sources include radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold, dust mites, and pet dander. When there's not enough fresh outdoor air let into the home, the level of indoor pollutants can increase. This can contribute to or worsen allergy and asthma symptoms. Some pollutants at high levels, including radon, can contribute to cancer and other serious health conditions. Don't ignore potential radon or indoor air quality issues in your home. Purple Mountain Radon is a qualified El Paso County radon contractor in the National Radon Defense network, providing expert radon testing, radon mitigation, and indoor air quality solutions.
Contact us today to schedule a radon test or request a free estimate!
What is radon and how is it tested?
Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium found in soils, rock, and water. El Paso County is in "Zone 1" with a potential for high radon levels (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Radon can seep through the soil, into the air, and through cracks and openings in home foundations, walls, and floors that are in contact with the ground. The only way to know if your home has a radon problem is with testing. There are several methods to test for radon. At Purple Mountain Radon, we typically use a continuous radon monitor to measure radon levels for 48 hours.
Our Process & What to Expect
- Your professional will conduct a radon test in your home to accurately measure the radon level.
- If the results of your radon test confirm elevated radon levels, we'll then provide you with a free estimate for radon mitigation and install your system.
- We can perform future inspections of your radon system to ensure it's working correctly to reduce radon in your home.
- You'll enjoy peace of mind knowing you and your family are protected against radon exposure at home.
Our Radon & Indoor Air Quality Services in El Paso County, CO
- Radon Testing: Continuous monitoring for accurate measurement of radon levels
- Radon Mitigation Systems: Single-family and multi-family systems
- Dehumidifiers: Effective moisture control to prevent mold and mildew growth
- Indoor Air Cleaner: Breathe EZ Air Cleaner filters smaller particles, including radon decay products, unlike a standard air filter
- Air Purifier: Aspen Air Purifier is a professional-grade air purifier that removes pollutants 10,000 times smaller than a human hair
- Energy Recovery Ventilation: Replaces stale, polluted indoor air with fresh outside air
- Vapor Intrusion Mitigation: Prevents harmful volatile organic compounds in the soil from entering the home through vapor intrusion
Don't wait to improve your indoor air quality!
Better indoor air quality starts here. Purple Mountain Radon provides radon testing and free estimates for radon mitigation systems and indoor air quality solutions in El Paso County. Contact us today and let us know how we can help!
Look For Those Hidden Areas.
After pulling a stacked washer & dryer away from a basement wall, we found an access panel to the bathroom plumbing where there was quite a bit of exposed soil; exposed soil is potentially a high source of radon. A can of spray foam was used to seal the exposed soil (and the cracks and crevices around the foundation and tub) to reduce the amount radon gas emanating from the soil.
Earlier this year (2023) we mitigated a house in Calhan, CO. The original part of the home was built in the 1940's while the new addition was built in the early 2000's. Because the home had two separate basement systems, where one of those basements had a sump pump and exterior drain tile, the other did not. We originally planned to install a perimeter drain tile depressurization system (from the new addition) and connect with the sub-slab depressurization system (from the original side of the home). The risers from both extraction points would then connect in the attic and have a single fan treat both areas.
On the day of installation, however, the home owner suggested a mitigation system using the sump pit (located in the basement) instead of digging down to the footing to reach the drain tile. He directed us to the location where the plumbing went through the basement sub-floor and inside the bathroom wall where the shower plumbing was located. We drilled through thefloor and inserted the pipe through the wall and up into the attic. Unfortunately the trusses used for the vaulted ceiling left very little room to safely traverse the attic between the old side and new side of the home.
We ultimately installed a sump depressurization system that went up through the bathroom wall from the basement. But instead of traversing the attic as we originally planned, we installed a second radon fan and penetrated the roof.
When we were called in to mitigate this home, the homeowner had recently experienced a flooded basement from all the previous rain; although he had a sump pump. Upon our inspection, it turns out that the discharge pipe was damaged which wouldn't allow water to be discharged. The homeowner called in a plumber and the pipe was repaired. For added protection, Purple Mountain Radon installed a Water Watch Alarm in the sump basin to alert when water levels were too high.
During the next rain fall, the Water Watch Alarm began alerting the home owner that water levels were reaching high levels. He called the same plumbing company who repaired the pipe and investigating further they discovered that drain tile was filled with debris. This was preventing the sump pump from discharging (and that damaged the pipe from the previous rainfall). The home owner called us to let us know that the addition of the Water Watch Alarm helped to prevent the flooding of his basement.
