After inheriting a home in Wilmington, DE, the new owner wanted to make sure the property was safe and market-ready before putting it up for sale. Built in 1979 and never lived in, the house had potential but needed extra attention. A short-term radon test came back at 3.9 pCi/L, which signaled the need for a mitigation system to protect future occupants and boost the property’s appeal to buyers. The homeowner chose Lawson Home Services for our trusted reputation, competitive pricing, and proven results. Our team carefully installed a mitigation system designed to reduce radon exposure risks while blending seamlessly with the home’s structure. Now, the property not only meets safety expectations but also offers peace of mind to prospective buyers — an important factor in today’s real estate market. If you’re preparing a home for sale or simply want to protect your family, Lawson can provide a tailored radon mitigation solution that makes your property safer and more valuable.
In Wilmington, DE, a homeowner contacted Lawson Home Services after discovering that their old radon mitigation system had stopped working effectively. Concerned about the potential health risks of radon exposure, they turned to our trusted team for a dependable fix. After inspecting the home, our specialists replaced the failing setup with a new sub-slab depressurization system designed for lasting performance and peace of mind. Now, the homeowner can breathe easier knowing their radon levels are safely reduced—reach out to Lawson Home Services today for expert solutions that protect your home and family.
Insulation Upgrade Equals a More Comfortable Wilmington, DE Home
Before: Old batt and loose insulation were no match for Delaware weather—drafty, inefficient, and outdated. After: A fully sealed, properly insulated attic with 17” of TruSoft™ cellulose, SilverGlo™ decking, and smart upgrades. Comfort restored—again!
St. Mark's Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten in Wilmington, DE, took a proactive step in ensuring a safe indoor environment by scheduling a radon test with Lawson Home Services. Testing was conducted in 14 rooms and 2 gym areas, with most spaces showing low radon levels. However, Room 14 had a reading of 4.6 pCi/L, exceeding the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, taking action is crucial to reducing potential health risks. Radon mitigation is a straightforward and effective solution to bring levels down, and Lawson Home Services is ready to help create a healthier space. If you're concerned about radon in your building, schedule a professional test today for peace of mind and safety.
Crawlspace Encapsulation in Wilmington, DE townhouse
Homes built in the last century, without basements, were typically built above dirt-floor crawlspaces which were ventilated to the outside. The floors above were insulated by pushing fiberglass batts up against the underside of the floor deck. But there are many problems with this type construction, some of which worsen over the years. For example the fiberglass begins to succumb to the effects of gravity, eventually pulling away from the subfloor deck, leaving it directly exposed to outdoor temperatures. As you might imagine, when this happens the floors above become very cold in winter. But the problems don't stop there. Changes in temperature and humidity result in the eventual growth of mold, which eventually leads to rotting of the floor deck. But even worse, this mold travels through small openings in the floor deck and makes its way into wall cavities on the first floor, infecting them with dangerous mold, which can grow in those spaces, and go undetected for years. Occupants often do not realize the gradual development of allergies and respiratory issues often come from inside their homes.
But years later we have a much better way of doing things. Its called "encapsulation". Lawson Homes Services specializes in the conversion of old traditional dirt floor crawlspaces, into modern, clean, well insulated crawlspaces. As you can see in the picture the crawlspace underneath this Wilmington, DE townhouse goes through a remarkable transition, from a musty creepy, moldy area, to a sparkling clean white space. The ventilation to the outside was blocked off, and new insulation has been installed on the walls of the foundation so that now, the crawlspace will remain at the same temperature as the rooms in the house above it.
NOTE: this crawlspace was extremely low. The fallen insulation is typically removed since with new insulation having been installed on the foundation walls, it is no longer necessary. However, this was left in place due to the tight working conditions.