Serving Pleasant Hill & nearby areas

Radon Mitigation and Testing in Pleasant Hill, Iowa

The trusted local radon experts in Pleasant Hill since 2016.

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

Know the risk

Radon Mitigation in Pleasant Hill: Common Problems

A newer Pleasant Hill basement finished before anyone tested.

  • 01

    Basements finished early

    Pleasant Hill grew by about 3,700 residents between 2000 and 2010, mostly in newer southeast neighborhoods where owners often finish the basement soon after moving in.

  • 02

    Radon behind the drywall

    Soil gas comes up through the slab, the sump pit and the floor-wall joint behind the new drywall, where nobody sees it and a pipe is hard to place.

  • 03

    Our fix in Pleasant Hill

    We put the suction point in a utility room or under the stairs and route the pipe outside or through the garage, so finished walls stay intact.

Our services

Radon Testing and Reduction for East-Side Homes

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

Radon mitigation pipe and fan installed on the exterior of a two-story Des Moines home
Residential Radon Mitigation We size the system to your foundation: basement sub-slab, crawlspace, exterior or vapor intrusion. View service →
Continuous radon monitor placed in the lowest lived-in level of a Des Moines home
Radon Testing We run CRM, short-term, long-term, real estate and post-mitigation tests with credentialed testers. View service →
Commercial radon mitigation system on the exterior of an Iowa school building
Commercial Radon Systems We test and mitigate schools, HUD multifamily, offices, warehouses and vapor intrusion sites. View service →
New construction home in a Des Moines suburb with a radon pipe stub set before the slab pour
New Construction Systems We rough in passive systems for builders, test after move-in and upgrade passive pipes to active. View service →
Technician replacing a radon fan on the exterior pipe of a Des Moines-area home
Radon System Maintenance We fix fan alarms, error codes, pipes and joints, and maintain and inspect radon systems from any installer. View service →
Technician cleaning a main supply duct in a Des Moines basement with a rotary brush and vacuum hose
Air Duct Cleaning We clean the supply and return ducts in Des Moines homes and leave a written quote before any work. View service →

Every job completed by Radon Mitigation Des Moines in Pleasant Hill gets a system designed for the foundation, installed by certified technicians and tested when it is done.

Why choose us

Why Copper Creek Homeowners Choose Us

In Pleasant Hill we are most often called for residential radon mitigation and radon testing. On every job you get:

  • Sub-slab systems designed for your basement
  • Sump pit and crack sealing included
  • Routing that protects finished spaces
  • Post-mitigation test on every system
  • 5-year warranty on systems and installs
  • 24/7 support
Finished radon mitigation system on the side of an Iowa suburban home

How it works

How a Finished-Basement Install Works

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

  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

  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

  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

  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
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Reviews

Reviews From Pleasant Hill Homeowners

★★★★★

"Our fan had gotten loud and rattly. They replaced it with a quieter model and added a condensation bypass. It's silent now."
Leah F. · Pleasant Hill

★★★★★

"High test, quick quote, one-day install. The before and after numbers speak for themselves."
Dave O. · Copper Creek

★★★★★

"They ran the pipe outside so we didn't have to touch our finished basement."
Kristen M. · Southeast Pleasant Hill

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Local knowledge

Radon Know-How for Newer and Established Basements

GETTING THERE

Serving the East Side

We reach Pleasant Hill from our office on I-235 east, then Highway 163 or East University Ave. Neighborhoods around Copper Creek Lake and southeast Pleasant Hill are a straightforward drive.

Call our 24-hour line to schedule a test, quote or install. We'll give you a clear arrival window.

LOCAL HOMES

Basement Homes in Pleasant Hill

Established basements. Many Pleasant Hill homes have full basements with a sump pit, floor cracks and a floor-wall joint that lets soil gas in. A sub-slab depressurization system with sealing is the usual fix.

Newer homes. Newer neighborhoods may have passive radon pipe. Test after move-in to see if it needs a fan.

Finished lower levels. If your basement is finished, we plan routing through utility areas or run an exterior system to avoid opening walls.

LOCAL FACTS THAT SHAPE THE JOB
  • Pleasant Hill is in Polk County and uses ZIP codes 50317 and 50327, with 50327 assigned in 2005. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Pleasant Hill was incorporated in 1956 and grew from 5,070 residents in 2000 to 8,785 in 2010. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Most of the city is in the Des Moines school district, while newer areas are in the Southeast Polk district. (en.wikipedia.org)

Service areas

Where We Work in Pleasant Hill

Areas served

  • Copper Creek
  • Southeast Pleasant Hill
  • Four Mile Creek area
  • Highway 163 corridor
  • East University Ave
  • Southeast Polk schools area

Landmarks

  • Copper Creek Lake Park
  • Four Mile Creek
  • Southeast Polk High School
  • Pleasant Hill Public Library

How we get there

We reach Pleasant Hill from I-235 east, then Iowa Highway 163 or East University Ave to the Copper Creek area and southeast neighborhoods.

ZIP codes: 50317, 50327

FAQ

Pleasant Hill Radon Questions

Usually. We place the suction point in an unfinished utility room, under the stairs or in a closet, then route through the garage or run an exterior system on a side wall.

A sub-slab suction point plus sealing is the usual answer. Before drilling, we run a quick diagnostic to confirm suction reaches the whole slab, which matters in homes with a finished lower level.

Yes. We cover Copper Creek, southeast Pleasant Hill, the Four Mile Creek area and neighborhoods along Iowa Highway 163 and East University Ave.

Yes. We replace failed or noisy fans on systems installed by any company, check the manometer and seals, and retest.

Call (515) 218-7447 any time or use our online request form. We will confirm an arrival window for the monitor drop-off.

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