Revised 6/9/11/18

 

Radon is a natural airborne compound found in the earth and ledge rock, and has been around for billions of years. But today, radon has become a sizable concern in North Carolina structures, as well as those in other states. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General, long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer and other respiratory issues.

 

Fortunately, there are ways to implement an abatement strategy so that long term Radon reduction is obtained in structures through a combination of mitigation and remediation strategies.

 

While no level of radiation is considered completely safe – it also cannot be totally eliminated. The World Health Organization’s International Radon Project has recommended that a nominal level of 2.7 pCi/l for Radon in the air is considered to be relatively safe. The EPA recommends that you take action to reduce a structure’s indoor Radon levels if your test results are 4 pCi/L or higher.

 

Radon mitigation is any process or system used to reduce radon gas concentrations in the indoor air of a structure. Air-borne Radon is an important contributor to environmental radioactivity. Mitigation of Radon in the air is usually accomplished through ventilation, either collected below a concrete floor slab or a membrane on the ground, by increasing the air changes per hour in the structure, or by installing a durable vapor barrier.

 

The primary benefit of Radon mitigation is reducing the risk of developing lung cancer. Standard radon reduction systems are usually effective within 24 hours and maintain low levels as long as the fan is operating. Another potential benefit of these systems is reduced infiltration of moist soil air with the radon, which may reduce the humidity level in the basement or crawlspace, reduce musty odors and make your crawlspace a cleaner environment for storing items.

 

 

6 STEPS OF SERVICE

 

Following the 6 Steps of Service:

• Meet the homeowner or tenant and listen to any concerns.

• Inform the customer of your general inspection plans.

• Let them know what you expect to be inspecting for and what the scope of services moving forward will include.

• Explain what they can expect from the inspection.

 

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Inspection:  (for a slab or basement)

• Inspect the slab or basement to find the “most effective” and “visually appealing” location for both the initial suction point, and possible additional suction points.

• Effective considerations:

  • Is the proposed location quarantined by footers?

  • Is the proposed location close to a power source?

  • Is the proposed suction point close to the initial test site?

• Visual considerations:

  • Is the proposed location in an unfinished area?

  • Is the proposed outlet location easily observable?

 

Approved Product List:

• Treatment Materials:

 

Mitigation Process:

• Drill the initial suction point approximately 4” away from the “exit” wall to avoid the footers.

• Examine the material under the slab to determine the size of the motor needed, and how many suction points are to be needed.

• Drill a hole through the exterior wall at a slight downward angle to provide downfall for condensation.

• If additional suction points are required, ensure they are drilled approximately 4” away from the wall to avoid the footers.

• Place all piping as close to the wall as possible in order to take as little space as possible.

• Connect all suction points together and to the exit piping. All connections need to be placed out of site as much as possible while maintaining a gradual fall toward the farthest suction point.

• Setup the motor on the exterior of the home and route the outlet pipe at least 10 ft. from any window.

• Install a vacuum gauge on the farthest suction point and label all piping. 

 

Other Notes:

• Prior to conducting any remediation, ensure all equipment and materials are available for job completion.

• While providing mitigation services, examine for termites and other pests living outside to recommend other A-1 services.

 

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6 STEPS OF SERVICE (continued)

 

Continuing to follow the 6 Steps of Service:

• Let the customer know what was found and what was done. If the customer is not available, leave a “Door Hanger” with written notes specifying what was found, what was done, and any recommendations deemed necessary.

• Inform the customer what to expect over the next few days, weeks, months, etc. Set clear expectations for upcoming visits.

• Ask the customer: “Do you have any other Pest Control needs I can take care of today?”

• If the customer does NOT already have a Home Shield service, ask them, “May I tell you about our routine service for continuous pest protection for your family?”

• Ask the customer, “If you feel that I provided you with good service today, I’d like to invite you to give us a positive online review – we’ll make it very easy for you.”

 

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WARRANTY – 1 Year (renewable annually)

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