Radon is an invisible, odorless, and radioactive gas that could be present in your home without you even knowing it. It’s a serious health hazard, as prolonged exposure to high levels of radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The good news? Radon mitigation can significantly reduce exposure, creating a safer living environment for you and your family.

Understanding Radon and Its Dangers

Radon is naturally occurring and seeps into homes from the soil. While low levels of radon are normal, when concentrations exceed 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), the risk of lung cancer increases dramatically. In fact, exposure to 4 pCi/L is equivalent to smoking 8 cigarettes per day. Ideally, your home’s radon levels should be below 2 pCi/L to minimize health risks.

Radon in Middle and East Tennessee

Radon levels can vary greatly depending on location. However, if your neighbor has high radon levels, there’s a high probability that your home does too. Some areas, like South Cookeville, have been recorded with dangerously high levels—exceeding 40+ pCi/L in some homes! While the EPA provides a radon risk map, radon levels can be unpredictable, so every home should be tested regardless of location.

How Do You Know If Your Home Has High Radon Levels?

Since radon is invisible and odorless, testing is the only way to determine its presence.

  • DIY Testing Kits – Available at Lowe’s and other retailers; these provide affordable at-home testing.
  • Professional Testing – A more precise method that provides results in 24 hours.

At Innovative Restorations, we do not provide radon testing, but we highly recommend homeowners test their radon levels before deciding on mitigation.

How Does Radon Mitigation Work?

If testing confirms high radon levels, radon mitigation is essential. Our systems are designed to bring radon levels below 2 pCi/L, ensuring long-term safety. Here’s how the process works:

  1. ​Vapor Barrier Installation – If the home has a crawlspace, a sealed vapor barrier is installed to trap radon.
  2. Negative Pressure System – A specialized powered fan creates negative pressure, extracting radon gas from beneath the home.
  3. Proper Ventilation – The radon is safely vented outside via a dedicated exhaust pipe.
  4. Electrical Considerations – The system requires a dedicated circuit and must be GFCI protected to function correctly.

A properly designed system can typically be installed in 1 to 2 days, but not all mitigation systems are equal. Homeowners should always ask for a detailed installation plan before hiring a contractor.

Common Misconceptions About Radon

Surprisingly, most homeowners don’t even know about radon, let alone its dangers. Another common issue is that many homeowners receive phone quotes without understanding what system is actually being installed—making it difficult to compare quality and effectiveness.

Benefits of Radon Mitigation

Investing in radon mitigation provides significant long-term benefits: ✔ Reduces Lung Cancer Risk – The most important benefit is protecting your family from a major health hazard. ✔ Improves Air Quality – Many homeowners notice that odors and mustiness in their homes decrease after mitigation. ✔ Protects Your Home Value – A home with a radon mitigation system is more attractive to future buyers.

Our Warranty & Financing Options

At Innovative Restorations, we stand by our work.

  • 2-Year Workmanship Warranty – All of our radon mitigation systems are backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty.

Yes! Innovative Restorations offers several financing options:

  • 0% interest for 36 months
  • 6 months same as cash
  • Longer-term financing at 8.99% for up to 10 years
  • We also accept credit cards and, of course, cash!

Link to financing pre-approval here

Take Action Today!

Don’t wait until it’s too late—radon exposure is a silent threat that can have deadly consequences. Test your home today, and if mitigation is needed, Innovative Restorations is here to help with radon mitigation and other types of biohazard cleanup.

📞 Call us or submit a quote today to schedule a consultation!

Josiah Kessie is the founder and owner of Innovative Restorations.  We started in 2005 in the home renovation space and are still improving homes today!  If you need home remodeling or improvements please reach out and see how we can serve you. 

Other resources:

TN.gov Radon

EPA Radon map