# Radon Mitigation & Testing in Des Moines, IA | Central Iowa > Radon testing and mitigation for Des Moines IA and surrounding Central Iowa communities. Residential, commercial and new construction systems, testing and repairs. URL: https://radonmitigationdesmoines.com/ ![Des Moines home with a radon mitigation pipe on the side wall](/images/misc/two-story-des-moines-home-at-d-1793203349996-rz6y42.webp) Local Radon Experts Since 2016 # Professional Radon Mitigation in Des Moines & Central Iowa Radon testing and mitigation for Des Moines and surrounding Central Iowa communities. Schedule An Estimate [/free-estimate/ →](/free-estimate/) Call (515) 218-7447 [tel:+15152187447 →](tel:+15152187447) - Certified Radon Techs - 5-Year Warranty - 24/7 Support Know the risk ## Radon Is a Serious Risk for Des Moines Homeowners High radon is the norm in Central Iowa, not the exception. You can't see it or smell it, so a comprehensive in-home test is the only way to protect your family. If that's not enough, here are four reasons it deserves your attention. - 01 ### EPA Zone 1 Des Moines and every city we serve carry the EPA's highest radon rating. 71% of Iowa homes test above 4.0 pCi/L. - 02 ### Cancer-Causing Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and years of breathing it add up. - 03 ### Worse in Winter A running furnace and frozen ground pull soil gas up through the basement slab all winter long. - 04 ### Delays Closings High radon levels can delay a real estate closing and result in unexpected costs to sell your home. Want the science behind it? Read why radon is so high in Des Moines [/guide/why-is-radon-so-high-in-des-moines/ →](/guide/why-is-radon-so-high-in-des-moines/) , or browse all of our radon guides for Iowa homeowners [/guide/ →](/guide/) . Our services ## Radon Testing and Mitigation for Homes, Schools and Businesses From a residential system to a multi-suction system for a school wing, at Radon Mitigation Des Moines, we handle it all! ![Radon mitigation pipe and fan installed on the exterior of a two-story Des Moines home](/images/misc/white-pvc-radon-mitigation-pip-1793203573543-rlr2sd.webp) Residential Radon Mitigation We size the system to your foundation: basement sub-slab, crawlspace, exterior or vapor intrusion. View service → [/residential-radon-mitigation/ →](/residential-radon-mitigation/) ![Continuous radon monitor placed in the lowest lived-in level of a Des Moines home](/images/misc/continuous-radon-monitor-sitting-on-a-small-table-.webp) Radon Testing We run CRM, short-term, long-term, real estate and post-mitigation tests with credentialed testers. View service → [/radon-testing/ →](/radon-testing/) ![Commercial radon mitigation system on the exterior of an Iowa school building](/images/misc/radon-mitigation-pipes-and-fans-mounted-on-the-ext.webp) Commercial Radon Systems We test and mitigate schools, HUD multifamily, offices, warehouses and vapor intrusion sites. View service → [/commercial-radon-systems/ →](/commercial-radon-systems/) ![New construction home in a Des Moines suburb with a radon pipe stub set before the slab pour](/images/misc/new-construction-home-framing-in-a-waukee-subdivis.webp) New Construction Systems We rough in passive systems for builders, test after move-in and upgrade passive pipes to active. View service → [/new-construction-radon-systems/ →](/new-construction-radon-systems/) ![Technician replacing a radon fan on the exterior pipe of a Des Moines-area home](/images/misc/radon-technician-on-a-ladder-replacing-an-old-rado.webp) Radon System Maintenance We fix fan alarms, error codes, pipes and joints, and maintain and inspect radon systems from any installer. View service → [/radon-system-maintenance/ →](/radon-system-maintenance/) ![Technician cleaning a main supply duct in a Des Moines basement with a rotary brush and vacuum hose](/images/hero/technician-cleaning-a-main-supply-air-duct-trunk-l.webp) Air Duct Cleaning We clean the supply and return ducts in Des Moines homes and leave a written quote before any work. View service → [/air-duct-cleaning/ →](/air-duct-cleaning/) Not sure which service fits? Tell us your result and foundation type and we'll point you in the right direction. Schedule An Estimate [/free-estimate/ →](/free-estimate/) Our team ## Certified Radon Professionals A local team that has tested and mitigated homes across Des Moines and central Iowa since March 2016. ![The Radon Mitigation Des Moines team](/images/misc/radon-mitigation-des-moines-te-1793203073687-p9o6j5.webp) Ryan Ruiz founded Radon Mitigation Des Moines in 2016 and still leads every job from Des Moines. Eddie Gilroy runs scheduling and installs, and Hillary Jennings answers the phone day or night. The technicians we work with are local, and each one holds the Iowa HHS radon credential plus NRPP, NRSB, CERTI or ICA School training. They measure first, design for the house in front of them, and prove the result with a post-mitigation test. - Serving Des Moines and 25 nearby cities since 2016 - Every technician credentialed by Iowa HHS - Every system verified with a post-mitigation test Meet the team → [/about/ →](/about/) Why choose us ## Why Your Neighbors Trust Radon Mitigation Des Moines Every job completed by the Radon Mitigation Des Moines team comes with these six commitments to you. ### 24-hour customer support Book, ask about a result or report a fan alarm any time, day or night. A real person answers and gets you scheduled. ### 5-year warranty Every system and install is covered for five years. If a covered system doesn't perform, we come back and adjust it. ### Credentialed, trained technicians Every technician we work with holds the Iowa HHS radon credential plus NRPP, NRSB, CERTI or ICA School training. ### Proof with a post-mitigation test We don't call a job done until a post-mitigation test confirms your level dropped. You get the before-and-after numbers. ### Designed for your foundation Basement, crawlspace, slab, split-level or a mix. We measure and design for your home instead of using one template. ### One company, every radon need Testing, residential, new construction, commercial and maintenance under one roof, so nothing falls between contractors. How it works ## How We Lower Indoor Radon Levels Four steps from first test to verified result. Most single-family homes are finished in one day. 1. 1 ### Test Start with a valid number. Send your result or book a 48-hour continuous radon monitor test. ![Continuous radon monitor on a small table in a Des Moines home](/images/misc/continuous-radon-monitor-sitting-on-a-small-table-.webp) 2. 2 ### Diagnose & design We review foundation type, slab sections, sump pits and suction reach, then pick the right system. ![Technician checking the slab and cracks in an older Des Moines basement](/images/features/radon-technician-sealing-cracks-in-an-older-des-mo.webp) 3. 3 ### Install Credentialed techs install active soil depressurization, seal entry points and add a manometer. Most homes take one day. ![Finished radon mitigation system with white PVC pipe on the side of a home](/images/features/finished-radon-mitigation-system-with-white-pvc-pi.webp) 4. 4 ### Verify A post-mitigation test, run after the fan has worked at least 24 hours, proves the system lowered your level. ![U-tube manometer on a radon pipe showing steady suction](/images/misc/close-up-of-a-u-tube-manometer-on-a-white-radon-pi.webp) Pricing ## What Factors Impact the Cost of a Radon Mitigation System? We quote each home after reviewing it, because a 900-square-foot ranch and a split-level with a crawlspace need different systems. These six factors decide the price. ### Foundation type A single basement slab is the simplest. Crawlspaces need a sealed membrane, and split-levels can have two or three slabs. ### Suction points Gravel under the slab often needs one. Tight clay, interior footings or extra slabs may need more. ### Pipe routing Interior through a garage or closet into the attic, or exterior up the side of the house. ### Fan model Matched to your soil and pipe run. Bigger isn't better if it just raises your electric bill. ### Sealing scope Floor cracks, the floor-wall joint and an airtight sump lid. Older block walls take more work. ### Electrical Most fans need an outdoor-rated disconnect or dedicated outlet near the fan location. Every quote includes the post-mitigation test and our 5-year warranty. For more detail, read how much radon mitigation costs in Des Moines [/guide/how-much-does-radon-mitigation-cost-in-des-moines/ →](/guide/how-much-does-radon-mitigation-cost-in-des-moines/) , or estimate running cost with our radon fan cost calculator [/tools/radon-fan-operating-cost/ →](/tools/radon-fan-operating-cost/) . Schedule An Estimate [/free-estimate/ →](/free-estimate/) Reviews ## Reviews From Des Moines Families Who Lowered Their Radon ★★★★★ > "Our Beaverdale house tested high during the inspection and the sale was on hold. They got a sub-slab system in quickly, the post-test came back low, and we closed on time." Megan T. · Des Moines ★★★★★ > "Our new build in Waukee came with a passive pipe but still tested above 4. They added the attic fan and manometer in one visit and explained the readings." Chris L. · Waukee ★★★★★ > "Fan alarm went off on a Sunday night. I called the 24-hour line, got answers right away and a fan replacement booked for Monday." Dana R. · Urbandale Read our reviews on Google → [https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJRTO3QJee7ocRgEpZOJOW_-U →](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJRTO3QJee7ocRgEpZOJOW_-U) Service areas ## Serving Des Moines and 25 Nearby Cities From Des Moines, we cover Polk, Dallas, Warren, Story, Jasper, Marion and surrounding counties. ### Metro cities - West Des Moines [/service-areas/west-des-moines/ →](/service-areas/west-des-moines/) - Urbandale [/service-areas/urbandale/ →](/service-areas/urbandale/) - Clive [/service-areas/clive/ →](/service-areas/clive/) - Waukee [/service-areas/waukee/ →](/service-areas/waukee/) - Johnston [/service-areas/johnston/ →](/service-areas/johnston/) - Ankeny [/service-areas/ankeny/ →](/service-areas/ankeny/) - Altoona [/service-areas/altoona/ →](/service-areas/altoona/) - Grimes [/service-areas/grimes/ →](/service-areas/grimes/) - Pleasant Hill [/service-areas/pleasant-hill/ →](/service-areas/pleasant-hill/) - Norwalk [/service-areas/norwalk/ →](/service-areas/norwalk/) ### Also serving - Bondurant [/service-areas/bondurant/ →](/service-areas/bondurant/) - Polk City [/service-areas/polk-city/ →](/service-areas/polk-city/) - Adel [/service-areas/adel/ →](/service-areas/adel/) - De Soto [/service-areas/de-soto/ →](/service-areas/de-soto/) - Greenfield [/service-areas/greenfield/ →](/service-areas/greenfield/) - Indianola [/service-areas/indianola/ →](/service-areas/indianola/) - Carlisle [/service-areas/carlisle/ →](/service-areas/carlisle/) - Pleasantville [/service-areas/pleasantville/ →](/service-areas/pleasantville/) - Ames [/service-areas/ames/ →](/service-areas/ames/) - Newton [/service-areas/newton/ →](/service-areas/newton/) - Knoxville [/service-areas/knoxville/ →](/service-areas/knoxville/) - Oskaloosa [/service-areas/oskaloosa/ →](/service-areas/oskaloosa/) - Ottumwa [/service-areas/ottumwa/ →](/service-areas/ottumwa/) - Osceola [/service-areas/osceola/ →](/service-areas/osceola/) - Creston [/service-areas/creston/ →](/service-areas/creston/) View all service areas → [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) FAQ ## Radon Testing and Mitigation Questions, Answered Straight answers to the questions Des Moines homeowners ask us most. ### The EPA recommends mitigation at 4.0 pCi/L or higher and suggests considering it between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. The World Health Organization uses 2.7 pCi/L as its reference level. We help you read your result and decide the next step. ### Iowa is an EPA Zone 1 state, and about 71% of Iowa homes test above 4.0 pCi/L. Glacial soils release radon, and in winter the stack effect in heated homes pulls that soil gas up through the foundation. ### Cost depends on your foundation type, the number of suction points, interior or exterior pipe routing, the fan model and how much sealing is needed. We give a written quote after reviewing your home, and every system includes a 5-year warranty. ### Yes. Every system and install carries a 5-year warranty. If a covered system doesn't perform, we come back and adjust it. ### Yes. Every technician who tests or mitigates in your home is credentialed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and carries at least one national training certification: NRPP, NRSB, CERTI or ICA School. ### Most single-family installs are finished in one day. Homes with crawlspaces, several foundation sections or complex routing can take longer. A post-mitigation test follows to confirm the result. ### Yes. A continuous radon monitor test runs a minimum of 48 hours, and we schedule it to fit inside your inspection period. You get an hourly report that real estate parties accept. ### Not always. Iowa HF 2297 requires passive systems in new homes, but a passive pipe doesn't guarantee a level below 4.0 pCi/L. Test after move-in. If it's still high, we activate the pipe with an attic fan and manometer. ### Under Iowa HF 2412, every public school attendance center must be tested by July 1, 2027, and buildings above 4.0 pCi/L must install mitigation within two years. ### Check that the fan's breaker or outlet is on and look at the manometer. If the liquid levels are even, the system has no suction. Call our 24-hour line and we'll book a repair or fan replacement. Still have a question? Our support line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Schedule An Estimate [/free-estimate/ →](/free-estimate/) Call (515) 218-7447 [tel:+15152187447 →](tel:+15152187447) Free estimate ## Get Your Radon System Quote Submit your request and we will reply within one business day. **Thanks, we got your request.** We'll reply within one business day. For anything urgent, call our 24-hour line.