This new construction project in Durango, Colorado, required a comprehensive, professionally designed radon mitigation system integrated during the building phase to ensure long-term indoor air quality protection. Due to the size of the home and the combination of a full basement and crawlspace foundation, our team installed a large-scale Sub-Membrane Depressurization (SMD) system with strategically placed collection piping to effectively capture radon gas beneath both foundation types. Two dedicated discharge points were routed cleanly through framing and wall cavities, terminating above the roofline to meet EPA and industry radon venting standards while maintaining the architectural integrity of the property. In addition, we installed a separate sub-slab radon mitigation system in the detached casita, ensuring that every livable structure on the property was protected. By incorporating radon mitigation during new construction, this Durango, CO property now benefits from proactive radon control, reduced long-term risk, and verified compliance with recommended radon safety guidelines.
No. In fact, newer homes can sometimes have higher radon levels because modern construction is more airtight. Radon comes from the soil beneath your home — not from the age of the house.
Yes. A mitigation system is often seen as a proactive improvement and can simplify future real estate transactions by eliminating radon concerns during inspections.
Radon is invisible and odorless — there’s no way to detect it without testing. Even homes next door to each other can have completely different radon levels. The only way to know is to test.
Most professional tests run for 48 hours to ensure accurate results. After testing, we review the findings with you and explain exactly what they mean for your home.
Most mitigation systems are installed in a single day. You can remain in your home during installation.
No. Modern mitigation systems are quiet and discreet. The vent stack is typically placed along the exterior of the home, and the fan operates with minimal noise.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the #1 cause among non-smokers. Long-term exposure increases risk — which is why early detection matters.
Costs vary depending on your home’s layout and foundation type. After testing and evaluation, we provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
If radon levels exceed EPA recommendations (4.0 pCi/L), we design a mitigation system tailored to your home’s structure. Most systems reduce radon levels by up to 99%.
