Radon Mitigation in De Soto, Iowa
De Soto is a small Dallas County town on I-80 with older homes, many expanded over the years. We design systems that cover basements and crawlspace additions with one fan.
- Iowa HHS credentialed
- 24/7 booking
- 5-year warranty
- Iowa HHS Credentialed
- NRPP / NRSB Certified Techs
- 5-Year Warranty
- 24/7 Support
Radon Mitigation Challenges in De Soto
The local problem
A basement plus a crawlspace addition in an older De Soto house
What you notice: Part of the house sits over a basement and part over a dirt or gravel crawlspace, and the level stays high after one fix.
Why it happens here: De Soto has seen little new building, its population dipped between 2010 and 2020, so most homes are older houses that were expanded over time, often with a crawlspace addition beside the original basement.
How we fix it: We seal the crawlspace with a heavy membrane and tie it into the same fan as a sub-slab point as part of residential radon mitigation.
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 Older and Rural Homes
Testing, mitigation, new construction, commercial and maintenance from one credentialed team. The services most requested here are listed first.
Residential Radon Mitigation
Radon systems matched to your foundation: basement sub-slab, crawlspace, exterior, waterborne and vapor intrusion.
View ServiceRadon Testing
CRM, short-term, long-term, real estate and post-mitigation radon testing by credentialed testers.
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 residential radon mitigation or radon testing. 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.
Our Process
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.
Basement and Crawlspace? One Fan Can Do It
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 Western Dallas County Chooses Us
- Rural home experience
- Well water radon systems
- Crawlspace membranes
- 5-year warranty
- 24/7 support
Reviews From Local Homeowners
"Half basement, half crawlspace. They handled both with one system."
"They made the drive out and did it right. Good people."
Experience With Mixed Foundations
Local logistics
Serving De Soto
De Soto sits at the I-80 and US Route 169 interchange west of the metro. We reach in-town homes and rural Dallas County properties with a quick trip down the interstate.
Local homes
Older Homes, Mixed Foundations
The town grew up around the Rock Island railroad starting in 1868 and has stayed small. Many homes are older houses that were added onto, so a basement and a crawlspace often sit side by side.
We seal crawlspaces with a heavy poly membrane and pull suction from beneath it, tied into the same fan as the basement point. Homes on private wells should test water as well as air.
Local facts that shape the job
- De Soto is in Dallas County along Interstate 80 and uses ZIP code 50069. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The town got its start in 1868 with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The population went from 1,050 in 2010 to 915 in 2020. (en.wikipedia.org)
Neighborhoods and Routes We Cover in De Soto
Areas served
- In-town De Soto
- I-80 interchange area
- Rural Dallas County
ZIP codes we cover: 50069
Local landmarks
- De Soto water tower along I-80
- Former Rock Island rail line
How we get there
De Soto sits at the I-80 and US Route 169 interchange west of the metro, a direct run down the interstate.
De Soto Radon Questions
Can one system cover a basement and a crawlspace addition?
Often, yes. We seal the crawlspace with a membrane, run suction beneath it and tie it into the same fan as the basement point, which is common in older De Soto homes that were added onto.
Can radon come from my well near the I-80 corridor?
Yes, if the home is on a private well. Test the water as well as the air. We install waterborne radon systems when results call for it.
Do you serve rural homes outside De Soto?
Yes. We serve in-town homes and rural Dallas County properties reached from the I-80 and US Route 169 interchange.
Still have a question?
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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