Reducing Radon in Slab Homes

Radon Mitigation for Slab-on-Grade Foundations

In order to reduce radon in slab homes, one of four types of soil suction methods are employed: subslab suction, drain-tile suction, sump-hole suction, or block-wall suction.

Reducing radon in slab homes employs one of 4 methods.

Active subslab suction — also called subslab depressurization — is the most common and usually the most reliable radon reduction method. One or more suction pipes are inserted through the floor slab into the crushed rock or soil underneath. They also may be inserted below the concrete slab from outside the home.

The number and location of suction pipes that are needed depends on how easily air can move in the crushed rock or soil under the slab and on the strength of the radon source. Often, only a single suction point is needed.

A radon vent fan connected to the suction pipes draws the radon gas from below the home and releases it into the outdoor air while simultaneously creating a negative pressure or vacuum beneath the slab. Common fan locations include unconditioned home and garage spaces, including attics and the exterior of the home.

Understand the Proper Methods of Radon Mitigation for Your Home

Every home is uniquely built and requires the right method for reducing radon. Whether your home is built on a crawl space or slab, call Cook’s Radon today to schedule a Free consultation and analysis. Get the facts about radon and get a radon test kit, too.

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Needed a mitigation system installed and they were absolutely fantastic to work with. Cook’s came out on time and worked diligently to install the system (took about 5 hours total). They were great at explaining to me step by step what they were doing and even let me check parts of the system during the install. They made sure I understand how the system works and how to make sure it’s continuing to work down the road. After the install they gave me a follow up radon test to use to verify the radon levels are down. I’ll be recommending them to anyone I know who needs radon management.

Patricia and Marty Sharpe

Extremely pleased from quote process with all the questions, through execution of the mitigation system. We were at 6.9 picoC/l and dropped to 0.64. They were able to keep my finished basement clear of the system and still make the mitigation work. Excellent communication and customer service. Highly recommended.

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posted 3 months ago

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They installed our radon system 4 years ago, and it’s still going well. They offer a 5-year warranty too. Great customer service even 4 years later when we sold our home, and requested the original paperwork for the buyer.

Radon Mitigation for Slab-on-Grade Foundations

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