Radon Mitigation in Ames, Iowa for Homes and Rentals
Ames is home to Iowa State University, with student rentals in Campustown and family homes across north, south and west Ames. We test between leases and install systems for homes and multi-unit buildings.
- Iowa HHS credentialed
- 24/7 booking
- 5-year warranty
- Iowa HHS Credentialed
- NRPP / NRSB Certified Techs
- 5-Year Warranty
- 24/7 Support
Radon Mitigation for Ames Rentals and Homes
The local problem
Student rental houses in Ames that turn over every August
What you notice: A rental near campus gets new tenants every year, and the owner has never seen a radon number for it.
Why it happens here: Iowa State students make up about half of the city's population, so many older houses near Campustown are rentals with constant turnover and no one tracking the basement.
How we fix it: We run radon testing during the summer gap and install systems with tamper-resistant manometers. Larger apartment buildings are handled by our commercial radon team.
Every Iowa county is EPA Zone 1
About 71% of Iowa homes test above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Your neighbor's number tells you little about yours, so a 48-hour test is the only way to know.
Winter makes it worse
When the furnace runs and the ground freezes, warm air rises out of the house and pulls soil gas in through the slab, sump and cracks.
High results stall closings
A failed radon test during inspection can hold up a sale. We test inside your contingency window and can install and verify a system before closing.
Radon Services for Owners, Landlords and Buildings
Testing, mitigation, new construction, commercial and maintenance from one credentialed team. The services most requested here are listed first.
Radon Testing
CRM, short-term, long-term, real estate and post-mitigation radon testing by credentialed testers.
View ServiceResidential Radon Mitigation
Radon systems matched to your foundation: basement sub-slab, crawlspace, exterior, waterborne and vapor intrusion.
View ServiceCommercial Radon Systems
Testing and mitigation for schools, HUD multifamily, offices, warehouses and vapor intrusion sites.
View ServiceNew Construction Radon Systems
Passive system installs for builders, post-construction testing and passive-to-active upgrades.
View ServiceRadon System Maintenance
Error codes, fans, pipes and joints, and inspections for existing radon systems, including ones we didn't install.
View ServiceMost local requests start with radon testing or residential radon mitigation. Every job is handled by the same Iowa HHS-credentialed crews behind our radon mitigation in Des Moines, with the same post-mitigation test and 5-year warranty.
How It Works
Most single-family homes are finished in one day, and every system is verified before we call it done.
- 01
Test
A 48-hour continuous radon monitor test in your home, or send us an existing result.
- 02
Design
We review your foundation, slab sections and sump, then pick suction points and routing.
- 03
Install
Credentialed techs install, seal and add a manometer. Most homes take one day.
- 04
Verify
A post-mitigation test proves the result, backed by our 5-year warranty.
Test Before the August Move-In
Send your result and foundation type for a written quote. Every system is verified with a post-mitigation test and covered by our 5-year warranty on systems and installs.
Why Story County Landlords Call Us
- Rental and landlord testing
- Durable systems for high-turnover homes
- Credentialed techs
- 5-year warranty
- 24/7 support
Reviews From Local Homeowners
"They tested four rental units between tenants and gave me a clean report for each."
"Professional and fast. Our basement went from high to low with one system."
Experience With Student Rentals and Family Homes
Local logistics
Reaching Ames
Ames is straight up I-35 from the metro. We use US Route 30 and US Route 69 to reach Campustown and north, south and west Ames, and group visits to keep scheduling simple. Call any time to book.
Local homes
Rentals and Family Homes
With Iowa State University students making up about half the population, Ames has a large stock of rentals. Landlords need durable systems with tamper-resistant manometers and retests on a schedule, ideally during the summer gap between leases.
Family homes across Ames usually need a standard sub-slab system after a high test.
Local facts that shape the job
- Ames is in Story County and uses ZIP codes 50010 and 50014, plus 50011 to 50013 for Iowa State University. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Iowa State had 30,177 students in fall 2023, about half of the city's population. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Campustown, south of the university, has many student apartments. (en.wikipedia.org)
- US Route 30, US Route 69 and Interstate 35 serve the city. (en.wikipedia.org)
Neighborhoods and Routes We Cover in Ames
Areas served
- Campustown
- North Ames
- South Ames
- West Ames
- Main Street district
ZIP codes we cover: 50010, 50014
Local landmarks
- Iowa State University
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Reiman Gardens
- Mary Greeley Medical Center
- Ames Main Street Historic District
How we get there
Ames is straight up I-35 from the metro, and US Route 30 and US Route 69 get us across town to Campustown and north, south and west Ames.
Ames Radon Questions
When is the best time to test a Campustown rental?
The summer gap between leases works well. A 48-hour continuous radon monitor needs closed-house conditions, which is easier with no tenants opening windows.
Do you handle apartment buildings near Iowa State?
Yes. Our commercial radon team tests and mitigates multi-unit buildings, while single-family rentals get a standard residential system.
Do you serve family homes in north and west Ames?
Yes. We reach north, south and west Ames on US Route 30 and US Route 69 and group visits on scheduled days.
Still have a question?
Our support line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Credentialed testing and mitigation with 24/7 booking, a post-mitigation test and a 5-year warranty on systems and installs.
- Iowa HHS credentialed
- 5-year warranty
- Post-mitigation test