# Radon Mitigation and Testing in Drake, Des Moines

> Radon testing and mitigation for Drake neighborhood homes, duplexes and student rentals. Durable systems, tamper-resistant manometers, landlord compliance.

URL: https://radonmitigationdesmoines.com/service-areas/drake/

Des Moines neighborhood: Drake

# Radon Mitigation and Testing in Drake, Des Moines

The trusted local radon experts in Drake since 2016.

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Last updated October 27, 2026

![Radon Mitigation Des Moines service van parked in front of a central Iowa home](/images/misc/radon-mitigation-des-moines-se-1793203436759-ee84j6.webp)

-   Certified Radon Techs
-   5-Year Warranty
-   24/7 Support

Know the risk

## Radon Risks in Drake Homes

High radon is the norm in Central Iowa, not the exception. Here is what that means in Drake.

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    ### EPA Zone 1
    
    About 71% of Iowa homes test above 4.0 pCi/L. Your neighbor's number says little about yours. A 48-hour test is the only way to know.
    
-   02
    
    ### Worse in Winter
    
    When the furnace runs and the ground freezes, warm air rises out of the house and pulls soil gas in through the slab.
    
-   03
    
    ### Delays Closings
    
    A high radon test during inspection can hold up a sale. We test and install inside your inspection window.
    

Our services

## Radon Services in Drake

Radon testing, mitigation, new construction, commercial systems and maintenance in Drake.

Residential Radon Mitigation We size the system to your foundation: basement sub-slab, crawlspace, exterior or vapor intrusion. View service →

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Radon Testing We run CRM, short-term, long-term, real estate and post-mitigation tests with credentialed testers. View service →

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Commercial Radon Systems We test and mitigate schools, HUD multifamily, offices, warehouses and vapor intrusion sites. View service →

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New Construction Systems We rough in passive systems for builders, test after move-in and upgrade passive pipes to active. View service →

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Radon System Maintenance We fix fan alarms, error codes, pipes and joints, and maintain and inspect radon systems from any installer. View service →

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Air Duct Cleaning We clean the supply and return ducts in Des Moines homes and leave a written quote before any work. View service →

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Every job completed by 

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 in Drake gets a system designed for the foundation, installed by certified technicians and tested when it is done.

Why choose us

## Why Drake Homeowners Choose Us

On every job in Drake you get:

-   Foundation-matched design
-   Credentialed installers
-   Clean, quiet installs
-   Post-mitigation test on every system
-   5-year warranty on systems and installs
-   24/7 booking and support

![Technician sealing cracks in an older Des Moines basement](/images/features/radon-technician-sealing-cracks-in-an-older-des-mo.webp)

How it works

## How We Lower Radon in Drake Homes

Most homes are finished in one day. We test every system before we call it done.

1.  1
    
    ### Test
    
    A 48-hour continuous radon monitor test in your home, or send us an existing result.
    
    ![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
    
    ### Design
    
    We review your foundation, slab sections and sump, then pick suction points and routing.
    
    ![Technician running pressure field extension diagnostics in a basement](/images/features/technician-running-pressure-field-extension-diagno.webp)
3.  3
    
    ### Install
    
    We install the system, seal the 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 proves the level dropped. The system has a 5-year warranty.
    
    ![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)

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Reviews

## Reviews From Drake Homeowners

★★★★★

> "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

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Local knowledge

## Radon in Drake

RADON HERE

### Built for Rentals and Turnover

Rentals near Drake University change tenants often. A system that's easy to switch off, a sump lid that gets left open or a manometer nobody checks can all undo the fix.

We install durable systems with tamper-resistant manometers, label every component, and give landlords a simple retest schedule. Testing between tenants is easy to set up with our 24-hour booking line.

LOCAL HOMES

### Homes and Rentals Near Drake

**Older single-family and duplexes.** Early 1900s basements often have cracked slabs, old block or brick walls and open sumps.

**Student apartments.** Ground-floor units in larger buildings may fall under multifamily testing standards.

**Durable design.** Exterior or garage-mounted fans, sealed and secured sump lids, and visible manometers make systems easy to verify.

Service areas

## Where We Work in Drake

### Property types

-   Early 20th century single-family homes
-   Duplexes
-   Student apartment buildings

### Landmarks

-   Drake University
-   Knapp Center
-   Varsity Cinema

### Main routes

-   University Ave
-   Forest Ave
-   31st St

FAQ

## Radon Questions From Drake

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Yes. We test between tenants and provide reports for landlord records.

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It's a U-tube manometer mounted so it can't easily be bumped or reset, giving landlords a reliable read on suction.

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Yes. Many duplexes share a foundation, and one system can often cover both units.

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Every two years, and after major renovations or foundation work.

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Call (515) 218-7447 any time or send our request form.

Still have a question?

Our support line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Service areas

## Other Des Moines Neighborhoods We Serve

-   Beaverdale
    
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-   Sherman Hill
    
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-   Waterbury
    
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Des Moines & Central Iowa

## Get Radon Mitigation in Drake Scheduled

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Call (515) 218-7447

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