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A resident in Wilmington, Delaware reached out to Lawson Home Services seeking assistance with a radon mitigation system installation due to concerns about prolonged exposure to radon.

When evaluating a property for potential radon mitigation system installation, our initial focus is on identifying any open penetrations and cracks in the basement or crawl space.

Additionally, we consistently ensure that our sump pits are tightly covered and sealed during our inspections, as evident in the image.

If you're worried about radon levels in your home, you can have it tested. If the levels are high, you can take steps to reduce radon gas starting with having your home tested.

Without radon mitigation measures in place, homeowners may remain unaware of the radon levels in their homes. This lack of awareness can lead to prolonged exposure to elevated radon levels, exacerbating health risks for occupants over time.

After coming across information about radon on social media, a concerned homeowner in Wilmington, Delaware, contacted Lawson Home Services for assistance in ensuring their home's safety. Our dedicated radon experts conducted thorough testing, uncovering alarming levels that posed a danger to the household's health.

Following a careful assessment of the property, our team swiftly installed a radon mitigation system to address the issue effectively.

The homeowner expressed relief knowing that proactive steps had been taken to mitigate radon exposure and improve indoor air quality. With the installation of the radon mitigation system completed, the household can now breathe easier, confident in the expertise provided by our radon testing company and the dedication of our radon inspectors and mitigation contractors. Our commitment to providing reliable radon testing services and effective radon mitigation installations ensures a safer environment and peace of mind for all our clients.

Radon fans are silent guardians in the fight for healthy indoor air. These crucial components of a radon mitigation system continuously remove harmful radon gas from beneath your home (often from the sump pit) and safely vent it outdoors. Regular monitoring with a manometer ensures the radon fan maintains proper suction force. However, a faulty radon fan can render the entire radon mitigation system ineffective, allowing radon to accumulate in your home's breathable air.

A properly functioning radon fan typically produces a low hum. If you notice a sudden absence of this sound, or if your manometer shows no water movement, these could be signs of a malfunctioning radon fan. In such cases, it's crucial to contact qualified radon mitigation experts immediately.

Recently, a homeowner in Wilmington, Delaware, noticed the telltale signs of a faulty radon fan. Recognizing the importance of a healthy home environment, they promptly contacted Lawson Home Services. Our team of knowledgeable and professional radon experts responded quickly, providing clear explanations and efficient service. The homeowner was highly impressed with our expertise and streamlined process.

If you need radon service, do not hesitate to contact Lawson Home Services via phone or website. 

A lot of the attics we go in require you to walk across joists or unsecure planks of wood to access air handlers, duct work, and attic fans. To the inexperienced individual it can be a dangerous area to walk and climb across.  Other attics have entrances and areas that aren’t securely blocked off from insulation.  This can cause insulation and dust to spill into unconditioned areas of your finished home.  

At Lawson’s we install secure, durable dams and decking. (1) We insulate the deck to make sure we are not sacrificing insulation and (2) we create a safe and secure way to enter the attic and if necessary service your air handler or other equipment located in that area.  As an addition we can even expand the decking for extra storage.

Back in 2020, Laswon Home Services were called to address foul odors coming from the crawlspace of this Camden Wyoming, DE home. Our Energy Auditor went into the crawl space and found that it had only a thin layer of black plastic, which had been laid directly onto the dirt floor of the crawlspace. This plastic was not sealed to the edges of the walls, and, in fact, you could actually see the dirt around the edges of the plastic. Ground moisture was evaporating and traveling around, and even through the thin black plastic, ending up raising the relative humidity of the crawlspace air and then condensing on and being absorbed into the wood structures supporting the first floor. The evidence was clear to see: mold was growing all over the wooden floor joists.
Lawson Home Services removed the musty damp insulation, pulled out the ineffective black plastic and installed the Dr. Energy Saver CleanSpace™ Crawlspace Encapsulation System and a Sedona™ SaniDry Crawlspace Dehumidifier. 

This homeowner made the wise decision to set up an annual maintenance schedule with Lawson Home Services. A technician now returns annually to perform a number of things, among them inspecting the CleanSpace liner and servicing the Sedona™ SaniDry dehumidifier, and makes sure everything continues to function as good as it did the day it was installed. This home passed the 2023 inspection with flying colors. We'll see them next year.