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RADON REMOVAL

BINGHAMTON, NY
 
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Radon Mitigation in Binghamton, NY

  • Our local radon installation team has installed over 2,000 systems during the last 20 years! 
  • Reliable reduction techniques have been developed that effectively control radon in buildings. We specialize in residential and commercial radon systems in Binghamton, NY. 
  • Having a radon removal system in Binghamton, NY installed is affordable and effective. On top of that, it may enhance future resale value. Radon can be reduced and made to a safe level in any property! 
  • A professionally installed mitigation system will actively draw gases from beneath a building and exhaust it safely outside. With the help of Binghamton Environmental & Construction Group your property will only be enhanced with a properly designed and installed radon mitigation system.
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Top 5 Reason for Radon Mitigation in Binghamton, NY

  • Soil beneath your home can be a major factor leading to radon exposure within a home or business. If radon is present in the soil under your building, the gas can easily rise up through cracks, gaps, or porous areas.
  • Stone and rock can lead to an elevated radon in Binghamton, NY as well. Both stone and rock contain radioactive matter that can decay or break down into radon gas off gassing into your building.
  • Cracks and gaps within a building can be a troubling aspect leading to the presence of radon. Because cement is porous, voids within the basement or slab can greatly contribute to elevated levels of radon within your home or office.
  • Natural stone that is present inside your dwelling can also lead to radon exposure, and elevated levels. Radium and uranium are commonly found in natural stone such as granite countertops.
  • Another source of radon in the building can comes from well water. The water in a well is in direct proximity with rock, stone, and soil which can filter into the indoor water source.

How long does it take to install a Radon Reduction System?

  • On the day of Radon Mitigation, our expert crew of radon mitigation professionals will be ready to start and finish most basic mitigation systems in the same day. An average residential install can take anywhere between 2 to 3 hours. Commercial radon jobs can be highly involved and may take several days to complete.
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Radon being removed from the basement of a home.

What is the average cost of a Radon System in Binghamton, NY?

  • Average cost for a standard Radon Mitigation System in Binghamton, NY will cost between $1,300.00 to $1,900.00.
  • In Binghamton, NY, you can expect to pay between $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 for a Radon Vapor Barrier in a crawlspace.
  • Commercial properties will vary greatly in cost depending on the size of the building and the scope of work involved. For the most part, most Commercial Radon Mitigations in Binghamton, NY will be significantly higher in cost.
  • Average costs of radon mitigation, can rise in cost when multiple systems are required within a building of larger size and footprint. An example of multiple systems within a building could average anywhere between $3,400.00 to $6,000.00.
  • HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) systems are used to increase ventilation within a building. Hence, an increase in ventilation can equate to greatly reduced radon levels. The average cost of an HRV or ERV installation in Binghamton, NY is between $3,500.00 to $6,000.00.
  • Home Radon System Cost: $1,300.00 to $1,900.00
  • Radon Fan Replacement Service: $500.00 to $900.00
  • Radon Sealant to Foundation Cracks: $600.00 to $1,200.00
  • Garage Radon System Installation: $1,900.00 to $3,200.00
  • Sump Cover for Radon Removal: $500.00 to $900.00
  • Attic Radon System Install: $1,900.00 to $3,200.00
  • New Construction Radon System Cost: $800.00 to $2,600.00
*Cost data is based upon historical average/typical costs. Each project has unique aspects, costs will vary.
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Components of a Professional Radon Installation in Binghamton, NY

  • Prior to the start of your service, it’s imperative to have all areas of treatment clear of items or debris. In the case of Radon Systems in Binghamton, NY, work areas in a basement along the wall system where a suction point will be created are of importance. Having your home ready and accessible, will improve the efficiency of our mitigation team.
  • Basic radon mitigation installations usually involve the creation of a suction point area in the slab. PVC pipe is placed in the hole and sealed. The PVC typically runs up a basement wall system and exits the home through the sill plate. The fan is attached to the PVC that exits the house. From there, PVC is placed in the top of the fan and runs up your siding to the roof line. All radon extracted from under the basement slab is vented out above the roof.
  • To improve the radon mitigation results in Binghamton, NY, other measures may be taken. Sealing floor cracks, covering and sealing a sump pump area, and vapor barrier usage are used for optimum functionality depending on the need and accessibility.
  • In Binghamton, NY, advanced solutions for non-traditional mitigation services are prevalent. In cases where dirt flooring or crawl spaces need to be sealed to create proper suction, vapor barriers are utilized in the plan to mitigate your radon issues.
  • Call today to speak with one of our certified radon inspectors in Binghamton, NY today for an evaluation of your needs! 
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WHAT IS RADON? WHY SHOULD I INSTALL A RADON SYSTEM IN BINGHAMTON, NY?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into your home or business through cracks or holes in the basement walls and floor. Radon gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Much of the Binghamton, New York region has elevated levels of radon due to high amounts of granite bedrock. Risk depends on how much and how long you have been exposed to radon gas, which is believed to be the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

HEALTH RISKS & HAZARDS OF RADON IN BINGHAMTON, NY

  • Lung cancer
  • Irritation of eyes, nose and throat
  • Damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system
  • Increased risk of a respiratory disease, such as asthma & allergies
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness & nausea

HOW DOES RADON ENTER MY HOME OR BUILDING?

It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your building through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your building traps radon inside, where it can build up. Radon levels in buildings can fluctuate. Levels can be affected by a number of factors, including weather, soil moisture, and air pressure. Differences in the air pressure inside the building compared to air pressure outside of the building can create a vacuum, called an air pressure differential, which draws radon into the building. Normal activities such as using the furnace, the bathroom fan, a whole house fan, or the clothes dryer will pull air into the building, which contributes to air pressure differentials. Radon has been found in all types of properties, including:
  • Old and New Buildings
  • Well Sealed & Energy Efficient Buildings
  • Drafty & Leaky Buildings
  • Buildings with Basements
  • Buildings with Slab Construction
  • Buildings with Crawlspaces

LUNG CANCER AND RADON EXPOSURE IN BINGHAMTON, NY

Radon represents a far smaller risk than cigarette smoking for this disease, but it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Scientists estimate that 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year are related to radon. Exposure to the combination of radon gas in Binghamton, NY and cigarette smoke creates a greater risk of lung cancer than exposure to either factor alone. The majority of radon-related cancer deaths occur among smokers. However, it is estimated that more than 10 percent of radon-related cancer deaths occur among nonsmokers.

MEDICAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF INDOOR AIR RADON POLLUTION IN BINGHAMTON, NY

Indoor air pollution can affect you at home, work, or even places you visit. It can increase your risk of a respiratory disease, such as asthma, allergies, and lung cancer. Indoor air pollution can be worse in winter, when windows are shut tight and less fresh air can circulate. Chemicals can enter the body through three major pathways (breathing, touching or swallowing). This is referred to as exposure. No matter how dangerous a substance or activity is, it cannot harm you without exposure. Whether or not a person will have health effects after breathing in VOCs or RADON depends on:
  • The toxicity of the chemical (amount of harm that can be caused by contact with the chemical).
  • How much of the chemical is in the air.
  • How long and how often the air is breathed.
Differences in age, health condition, gender and exposure to other chemicals also can affect whether or not a person will have health effects. Short-term exposure to high levels of some VOCs can cause headaches, dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, nausea, and eye and respiratory irritation. These effects usually go away after the exposure stops.

RADON AND BUILDING MATERIALS | CAN YOU SMELL RADON?

Some natural building materials, such as granite, stone and some concrete products, can give off very small amounts of radon. However, building materials rarely cause radon problems by themselves. Radon gas in soils is the primary source of radon in buildings. If your building has natural building products, including granite countertops, it will generally not contribute a significant amount of radon to the air in your building. If you still wish to test your granite countertops or other material, there are specific granite test kits that can be performed.

RADON AND WATER | TREATING WATER FOR RADON IN BINGHAMTON, NY

It can also dissolve into our water supply. While most radon-related deaths are due to radon gas accumulated in houses from seepage through cracks in the foundation, 30 to 1,800 deaths per year are attributed to radon from household water. High levels of dissolved radon are found in the groundwater in some areas flowing through granite or granitic sand and gravel formations. If you live in an area with high radon in groundwater it can get into your private well. Showering, washing dishes, and laundering can disturb the water and release radon gas into the air you breathe.

WHAT IS EPA'S ACTION LEVEL FOR RADON AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Radon in air is ubiquitous (existing or being everywhere at the same time). Radon is found in outdoor air and in the indoor air of buildings of all kinds.  EPA recommends homes be fixed if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (picocurries per liter) or more. Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, EPA also recommends that Americans consider fixing their home for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.

The average indoor radon concentration for America’s homes is about 1.3 pCi/L. It is upon this national average indoor level that EPA based its estimate of 21,000 radon-related lung cancers a year. The average concentration of radon in outdoor air is .4 pCi/L or 1/10th of EPA's 4 pCi/L action level.

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