Radon mitigation in Vermillion, SD became a priority for this homeowner after an at-home test measured 16 pCi/L—four times the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. Because long-term radon exposure can increase lung cancer risk, and because an elevated result can raise...
A homeowner in Reliance, South Dakota wanted a healthier, warmer crawl space and a more comfortable home above it. The crawl space had exposed ground and open surfaces that could allow moisture, musty air, and cold temperatures to affect the area. Because air from a...
Radon testing belongs on the fall home checklist. As cooler weather arrives and families spend more time indoors, it is worth knowing the radon level in the places you use every day, especially a basement bedroom, office, or playroom. Radon is a gas you cannot see or...
Crawl space encapsulation in Sioux Falls can help create a cleaner, more controlled space beneath a home. For this recent project in the Sioux Falls area, the existing ground covering was loose, worn and no longer providing dependable separation from the soil below....
A Gregory, South Dakota homeowner contacted Blackburn Foundation Repair after a radon test came back at 13.4 pCi/L. With retirement approaching, the homeowners wanted peace of mind about the air in their home and lasting protection for the concrete around it. The EPA...
A radon test can feel like a simple pass-or-fail moment: set out the test, wait for the result, and read the number. But radon levels are not fixed. A home can test lower during one season and higher during another, even when nothing appears to have changed. That does...
