Colorado Springs is in EPA Zone 1 — the highest radon risk category. Professional radon testing, mitigation system design and installation, and post-mitigation verification to protect your family and your property value.
From initial testing through system installation and verification, we handle every step of the radon mitigation process for Colorado Springs homes and buildings.
Professional short-term and long-term radon testing using calibrated continuous radon monitors (CRM). Accurate results with detailed reporting for your records.
The most common and effective mitigation method. A sealed pipe through the slab connected to a fan pulls radon from beneath the foundation and vents it safely above the roofline.
For homes with interior or exterior drain tile systems, we tap into the existing drain tile to draw radon from beneath and around the foundation.
When a sump pit is present, it can serve as an effective suction point for radon mitigation. We seal the sump lid and connect it to the mitigation system.
Homes with crawl spaces require different approaches — either sub-membrane depressurization with a sealed vapor barrier or crawl space encapsulation combined with active ventilation.
Radon testing is standard practice in Colorado real estate transactions. We provide certified testing with results that are accepted by buyers, sellers, and real estate agents.
After system installation, we re-test to confirm radon levels are below the EPA action level. We provide documentation of before and after results.
Every system includes a manometer to verify the fan is operating correctly. We also offer electronic monitoring options that alert you if the system stops working.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms from the decay of uranium in soil and rock. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it, but it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking, according to the EPA. It enters homes through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, sump pits, and anywhere the soil contacts the building envelope.
Colorado Springs sits in EPA Radon Zone 1, which means the area has the highest predicted average indoor radon levels in the country — above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), which is the EPA's recommended action level. El Paso County consistently ranks among the highest radon counties in Colorado, and Colorado itself is one of the highest-radon states in the nation. The reason is geology: the Pikes Peak region is underlain by Pikes Peak granite, which has naturally elevated uranium content. As that uranium decays, it produces radon gas that migrates upward through the soil and into buildings.
It is not uncommon for homes in Colorado Springs to test at 10, 20, or even 40+ pCi/L — well above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. Levels vary significantly from house to house, even on the same street. The only way to know your home's radon level is to test it.
There are two main approaches to radon testing: short-term and long-term. Short-term tests run for 2-7 days and give a snapshot of radon levels. They are commonly used during real estate transactions because they provide quick results. Long-term tests run for 90 days or more and provide a more accurate picture of your home's average radon exposure over time.
We use continuous radon monitors (CRM devices) for our professional testing. These electronic monitors take hourly readings and produce a detailed report showing how radon levels fluctuate throughout the testing period. CRM testing is more accurate than charcoal canister tests because it is tamper-resistant, records data continuously, and accounts for environmental variables. For real estate transactions in Colorado, CRM testing by a certified professional is the standard that buyers and their agents expect.
Testing should be conducted in the lowest livable level of the home with doors and windows closed (except for normal entry and exit) for at least 12 hours before and during the test. This is called "closed-building conditions" and it ensures the test reflects actual living conditions rather than diluted readings from open windows.
The most common radon mitigation method for Colorado Springs homes is active sub-slab depressurization (ASD). The system consists of a PVC pipe inserted through a hole cored in the basement slab or into the sub-slab gravel layer, connected to a radon-rated fan that runs continuously. The fan creates a slight vacuum beneath the slab, drawing radon-laden air from the soil before it can enter the home. That air is routed through the pipe and vented above the roofline where it disperses harmlessly into the outdoor air.
For homes with crawl spaces instead of basements, we install a sub-membrane depressurization system. This involves laying a heavy-duty polyethylene vapor barrier over the crawl space floor, sealing it at the edges and around penetrations, and connecting a suction pipe and fan to draw radon from beneath the barrier.
The typical process is straightforward: we test first to establish the baseline radon level, then design the system based on the home's foundation type, size, and soil conditions. Installation usually takes half a day. After the system has been running for at least 24 hours, we perform a post-mitigation test to verify that radon levels have been reduced below 4 pCi/L. Most systems reduce radon levels by 80-99%.
Radon testing has become a standard part of real estate transactions in Colorado. Most buyers request a radon test during their inspection period, and elevated results are a common negotiation point. If you are selling a home, having a mitigation system already installed eliminates a potential deal obstacle. If you are buying, insisting on a professional radon test protects your family's health and gives you leverage if levels are elevated.
We work with homeowners, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents throughout Colorado Springs on radon testing and mitigation. Our test results are accepted by all parties, and our mitigation systems come with documentation and a post-installation verification test.
If you want to test your home for radon or need a mitigation system installed, call us at (719) 747-6466. We also handle residential plumbing and gas line installation for homes across the Colorado Springs area.
Call before noon and we can often start a radon test the same day. Mitigation installations are typically scheduled within a week.
We quote the job before we start. The price we give you is the price you pay — no surprises on the invoice.
If something isn't right, we come back and fix it at no extra cost. Our work is guaranteed, period.
Every technician on our team is state-licensed, background-checked, and carries full liability insurance.
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Testing is quick, affordable, and the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels. We handle everything from testing through mitigation system installation and verification.
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