Radon Gas Mitigation Photo Album: Removing Radon in Finished Basement in Woburn, MA

A homeowner in Woburn, MA, who spends a lot of time in their finished basement, tested their home for radon gas and discovered levels at 7 pCi/L, exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s hazard threshold of 4 pCi/L. Concerned for their safety, the homeowner contacted us to install a radon mitigation system. Following our installation, the homeowner can now rest assured that their home is protected from radon gas. You can view our installation process in this photo gallery.

Radon Extraction Point

An extraction point was made in the foundation floor of the basement to allow radon gas to be drawn out from soil underneath the home. PVC pipe was then constructed to the extraction point and routed to the exterior of the home. The radon manometer in the upper right corner of the photo gauges the suction being drawn from the radon fan, providing a visual representation that the system is operating correctly.

Additional Extraction Point

Due to how big the basement space is, we installed an additional extraction point to ensure that radon is properly removed from underneath the home's foundation. The PVC pipe from the two extraction points are then connected.

Protecting Finished Basement Space

Our crews are always courteous of our customers' homes. We proceeded with caution when installing the PVC pipe close to the drywall.

Radon Fan

As the PVC pipe reaches the exterior of the home, then radon fan is then installed. The radon fan safely draws radon from underneath the home's foundation, all without allowing it to enter the home.

Releasing Radon Gas Above Roofline

Additional PVC piping was then extended from the fan to above the roofline, ensuring that radon gas is safely vented far away from any entry points of the home.