Nelson Radon
Reduction
Helping you make your home safer for your family
8712 N Wildlife Dr
Hopedale, Illinois 61747
Mon - Fri: 7:00 - 5:30
Call Today : (309) 241-8104
About Us
Welcome to Nelson Radon
Hi, I’m Jim Nelson owner of Nelson Radon Reduction. I have been a small business owner for over 30 years providing solutions to problems. It is our goal to serve you by providing solutions, to reduce radiation in homes by using the most up to date radon mitigation technology. I provide radon mitigation services in Illinois including Peoria Illinois, Bloomington, Springfield, Galesburg, Canton, Macomb, Morton, Washington, Chillicothe, Pekin and all surrounding areas through out central Illinois.
Our Focus
We strive to install the highest quality of radon mitigation systems at a reasonable cost. In the planning of any radon mitigation system an understanding of the variables must be understood. These variables include cost of operation, the way a system looks, cost to the client, ease of repair, but the primary consideration is the effectiveness of reducing the radon levels below the target level. System design should provide for an effective sub-slab pressure differential, using specific target pressures, with a minimum cold weather difference of -.004 WC inches. This will accomplish the goal of protecting your health using a system that has long term sustainability and providing a low cost of operation. As smart house technology improves and becomes less costly, dynamic control systems can be included to improve the effectiveness and operation cost on Nelson Radon mitigation systems.
Schools and Commercial buildings present multiple challenges when designing and installing radon mitigation systems. Please visit our Schools and Commercial Buildings page for more details.
For additional information about radon visit the following links:
US EPA: http://epa.gov/iaq/schools/
IEMA Division of Nuclear Saftey: http://www.radon.illinois.gov/
Radon Controls: http://www.vapordynamics.com/uploads/1/4/7/3/14733700/
_applying_dynamic_controls.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, tasteless, odorless gas that is produced from the decay of Uranium and Radium.
In central Illinois most of the Radon gas is produced from rocks deposited from glaciers. When the glaciers moved over Canada, rocks with high amounts of Uranium where transported in the glaciers. When the glaciers melted those rocks became part of our soil structure
Radon gas breaks down very rapidly and produces radioactive particles. These radioactive particles can become trapped in the lungs and cause DNA damage which over a period of time can increase the chances of lung cancer. For more information about radon and lung cancer click the following link. (CanSar)
Radon gas enters through cracks in the floor, cracks in relief cuts, open earth areas like crawlspaces and open sump pits. The reason radon gas enters, through the cracks and open earth areas, is ground gas pressure is greater than the pressure inside of the home due to air being removed by: clothes driers, furnaces, central vac systems, range hoods and whole house fans. When the radon system installation is finished, radon levels will be dramatically reduced.
Radon testing in Illinois is the only way to determine if a home has high radon levels. A licensed radon measurement professional can test for these levels. For initial testing a home test kit can also be used.
In Illinois the state radon regulations requires a signed contract that includes the total cost of the radon system.
1) For most homes the cost of a radon system can range between $850 – $2,200 depending on the foundation type, the number of different types of foundations, and the design of the home.
2) For commercial buildings and schools the cost is based on the scope of the project.
For additional information about radon visit the following links:
[1] IEMA Division of Nuclear Saftey: http://www.radon.illinois.gov/
[2] Cancer Survivors against Radon: http://www.cansar.org/about/our-stories/
US EPA and Radon link: http://www.epa.gov/radon/
US EPA Radon Guide: http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
USGS radon link: http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/georadon.html
US GS radon geology link: http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/georadon/3.html
[1] IEMA Division of Nuclear Saftey: http://www.radon.illinois.gov/
[2] Cancer Survivors against Radon: http://www.cansar.org/about/our-stories/
US EPA and Radon link: http://www.epa.gov/radon/
US EPA Radon Guide: http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
USGS radon link: http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/georadon.html
US GS radon geology link: http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/georadon/3.html