Radon Mitigation in Ledyard, CT: Finished Basement Installation Reduces Radon from 7.0 to 1.3 pCi/L

When installing a radon mitigation system in a finished basement, reducing radon levels is only part of the job. Homeowners also want a system that blends into their home without exposed piping disrupting the finished space.

On a recent radon mitigation project in Ledyard, Connecticut, our team installed a system that reduced the home's radon level from 7.0 pCi/L to just 1.3 pCi/L—while hiding the radon pipe inside an existing basement closet for a much cleaner installation.

Radon Levels of 7.0 pCi/L in a Ledyard Home

Testing at this Ledyard property showed a radon concentration of approximately 7.0 pCi/L. This is above the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L, making radon mitigation an important step toward improving the home's indoor air quality.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter Connecticut homes through cracks, openings, sump areas, and other pathways in the foundation. Because radon is invisible and odorless, testing is the only way to know the level inside a home.

Hiding Radon Mitigation Piping in a Finished Basement

Finished basements can present additional challenges when designing a radon system. Instead of simply running exposed PVC pipe through the finished living space, we look for ways to make the installation as unobtrusive as possible.

For this home, we were able to route the radon mitigation pipe through a basement closet, keeping the piping largely out of sight while still creating an effective system.

Careful pipe placement can make a significant difference in the finished appearance of a radon system, particularly in homes where the basement is used as a family room, office, playroom, bedroom, or other living space.

Radon Reduced from 7.0 to 1.3 pCi/L

After the system was installed, follow-up testing showed the home's radon concentration had dropped from 7.0 pCi/L to 1.3 pCi/L.

That's a reduction of more than 80%, bringing the home well below the EPA action level.

The project is a great example of how a professionally designed radon mitigation system in Ledyard, CT can provide strong radon reduction without sacrificing the appearance of a finished basement.

Need Radon Mitigation in Ledyard, Connecticut?

If your Ledyard home has tested high for radon, NE Radon Doctors can design a mitigation system around the layout of your property. Whenever possible, we look for ways to conceal piping and minimize the visual impact of the system while prioritizing effective radon reduction.

We provide radon testing and radon mitigation in Ledyard, CT, as well as throughout southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas.

Have you tested your home for radon? If your results are elevated, contact NE Radon Doctors to discuss your radon mitigation options and get an estimate.