Responsible Home Energy Audit & Insulation Company Camden Wyoming, DE

Why They Needed a Radon Mitigation System:

Radon, a naturally occurring gas, can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation. This colorless, odorless gas is a known carcinogen, posing a health risk to families. The EPA and health professionals recommend radon mitigation to create a safe living environment. A proactive Camden-Wyoming, Delaware homeowner, upon learning about the dangers of radon, decided to take action to protect their family. Their initial radon test revealed levels exceeding safe limits, necessitating a mitigation system.

Why They Chose Lawson Home Services:

The homeowner entrusted Lawson Home Services with this important task for two key reasons:

1. Trusted Expertise: Lawson Home Services' clear communication and detailed explanations throughout the process instilled confidence. The homeowner appreciated knowing exactly what to expect, from the initial assessment to the final test.
2. Customer-Focused Support: Positive client testimonials and the company's commitment to personalized solutions resonated with the homeowner. Lawson Home Services prioritizes customer support, providing peace of mind during this crucial decision.

What Caused the Problem:

Radon gas is the culprit. This naturally occurring gas can enter basements and crawlspaces through cracks in the foundation, accumulating to dangerous levels if left unchecked. The proactive homeowner in Camden recognized the potential health risks and addressed them promptly.

How We Fixed the Problem (Mitigation Process):

1. Thorough Assessment and Testing: Following the initial contact, Lawson Home Services conducted a comprehensive assessment. This included addressing the homeowner's concerns and meticulously evaluating the property itself. Transparency is key – a professional radon test confirmed the presence of radon and the need for mitigation.

2. Customized Mitigation System Installation: With a clear understanding of the situation, the homeowner readily accepted the free and detailed quote outlining the recommended course of action. Our certified radon mitigation specialists then began the installation process, using meticulous methods and high-quality materials. The customized system, designed specifically for the homeowner's needs, typically included:

   • Optimal System Placement: Considering the home's unique layout, our installers strategically placed the system for maximum effectiveness and long-term radon removal.
   • Meticulous Sealing (if applicable): All cracks and gaps identified during the inspection were meticulously sealed with a special sealant to prevent future radon gas intrusion. This included any cracks around the sump pump pit (if present).
   • Strategic Pipe Placement: The radon pipe was meticulously installed throughout the basement or crawlspace, ensuring proper connection to the rest of the system and reaching the designated exit point outside the home.
   • Powerful Radon Fan Installation: A powerful yet energy-efficient radon fan was strategically placed within the system. This fan continuously draws radon gas from beneath the foundation and vents it safely outside the home.
   • Manometer Monitoring: A manometer was strategically placed within the system to provide a visual indication of the suction power created by the radon fan. This allows for ongoing monitoring and system optimization.

3. Verification and Lasting Peace of Mind: Following installation, a follow-up radon test verified the system's effectiveness. The results were a success! The radon levels dropped significantly, providing the homeowner with lasting peace of mind, knowing their family is safe in their healthy haven.

What's Unique About This Situation?

This project emphasizes the family's proactive approach to ensuring a healthy environment in their home. It also highlights the importance of transparent communication and a personalized approach in the decision-making process.

Client's Feedback:

The client's decision to choose Lawson Home Services, their appreciation for the trusted expertise and customer-focused support, and the relief they felt knowing their family is safe all suggest a positive experience. 

Why They Needed a Radon Mitigation System:

The homeowner needed a radon mitigation system because elevated radon levels can pose health risks for potential buyers and negatively impact the property value of their Camden-Wyoming home. Real estate transactions can stall due to costly remediation requirements if radon isn't addressed before selling.

Why They Chose Lawson Home Services:

The client was impressed with Lawson Home Services' role in providing a proactive solution and a smooth selling experience. Faced with potential issues during the sale, the homeowner sought a company offering comprehensive services and qualified professionals.

What's Causing the Problem:

The presence of naturally occurring radon gas in the surrounding soil is the culprit. This odorless and colorless gas can seep into homes through cracks or foundation gaps, potentially accumulating to harmful levels. Without a mitigation system, elevated radon levels can become a concern for potential buyers.

How We Fixed the Problem (Mitigation Process – Not explicitly mentioned):

• Radon Testing: Accurately measuring radon levels within the home.
• Mitigation System Selection: Recommending the most effective system based on the home's needs.
• Professional Installation: Efficiently installing the chosen mitigation system.

What's Unique About This Situation:

The unique aspect lies in the homeowner's proactive approach. By addressing radon mitigation before listing the property, they ensured a healthier environment for future occupants and a smoother selling process. Lawson Home Services likely played a role in promoting this proactive strategy.

Jessica had just moved into this 1973 home in Camden, DE three weeks before when our Home Specialist, Troy Rowland, came to give her an estimate on a radon mitigation system. Testing showed the radon levels inside her home were averaging 5.3 pCi/l, which is well above the 2.0 pCi/l concentration level at which the EPA recommends homeowners consider taking action to reduce the levels of radon inside the home.  

Radon should be taken SERIOUSLY by everyone because it is a major cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoking. But it is different from smoking in that it is not cumulative - in other words its not how long you've been exposed to radon, but rather a "perfect storm", where a dust particle carrying a radioactive radon decay, got inhaled and lodged at just the spot in the lung, modified the DNA in just the right way to turn those lung cells into cancer cells. It only takes once!

Don't wait until it's too late. Get your home tested as soon as possible. If the test shows radon levels above 2.0 pCi/l you should consider installing radon mitigation equipment.

One last piece of advice: when it comes to your health and safety, going for the cheapest is like buying a cheap bike helmet for your child. Spend your money wisely here - go for the BEST protection. David Lawson of Lawson Home Services is the number one Radon Mitigation expert on the Delmarva Peninsula. You want his company doing your radon mitigation installation. Unlike other radon mitigation companies, Lawson's is guaranteed to do the job.

Here we see a Lawson Home Services Radon installer at work in this Camden Wyoming, DE home, installing a brand new radon depressurization system.

Lawson Home Services is the number one name in radon mitigation on the Delmarva Peninsula. We not only install new systems but inspect existing systems to determine if they are functioning as they are engineered, installed, and functioning as they are supposed to according to the national standards set forth by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.

A radon system is installed and designed to reduce radon levels inside the home below 2.0 pCi/l. Our inspector, David Lawson, too often discovers systems that were installed by second rate companies that are not simply not doing the job the homeowners paid for. If your radon system installer didn't re-test the radon levels inside your home within 48 hours of installing the system you may have been "taken". Call Lawson Home Services to inspect your system and conduct radon testing to see if your existing system is doing its job.

Here's another example, in Camden Wyoming, DE, of the quality of the duct cleaning and air sealing work done by Lawson Home Services' diligent crew. We could tell this homeowner likes things to be squeaky clean in his house, and we like to be able to show him how clean his duct work could be. Just look at the before and after pictures. 

When it was all finished we topped of the job with another service - air sealing the ductwork for improved efficiency and home comfort. Lawson Home Services uses a state-of-the-art process known as AeroSeal™, an ingenious process where the duct work is sealed from the inside out using the leaks themselves to automatically direct the sealing compound right into the cracks and gaps themselves. This is a dramatic improvement over the old fashioned tape and mastic used by HVAC contractors. 

Home comfort and energy saving measures had been installed by this wise Camden Wyoming, DE homeowner some time ago. He also makes the prudent choice to schedule Lawson Home Services for the annual maintenance.

The service for this home includes a thorough examination of the CleanSpace™ crawlspace liner to be sure no seams have failed and the liner continues to be properly secured to the crawlspace wall. This home also has a SaniDry™ dehumidifier and a Radon gas mitigation system located in the basement. These units were inspected closely to verify proper setting and operation. The SaniDry™ drain hose was inspected and cleaned as needed - this one needed very little attention. The HVAC system in this home is fitted with Dr. Energy Saver BreatheEZ™ air filtration. The old filter was removed and a new one installed. 

Everything looks A-Okay at this home. See you next year! 

Back in 2020 Lawson Home Services we called to this Camden Wyoming, DE home to address musty foul odors emanating from the crawlspace.

Lawsons Home Services' Energy quickly diagnosed the problems and prescribed  a Dr. Energy Saver solution: CleanSpace™ CrawlSpace and a Sedona™ SaniDry dehumidifier.

Lots of tedious work goes into the installation of the CleanSpace™ Crawlspace System and Lawson Home Services Crew are up for the challenge. 

This job turned out beautifully. Here you can see a crew member attaching the CleanSpace™ 20 mil liner to the SilverGlo™ rigid foam crawlspace insulation, which is installed against the foundation walls, a method far superior to putting fiberglass insulation between the floor joists, which eventually sags and falls away from resulting cold floors directly above. 

Robyn and David B. of Camden Wyoming found one day that their attic was poorly insulated and as a result of that was costing them money.  Desperate for answers, the couple began asking around for recommendations on a company.  They were referred to DES Delmarva by a coworker who just had their attic insulated.  Robyn and David contacted them that day.

The couple was met by DES representative Michael Alicknavitch at their Camden Wyoming home.  After introductions, Robyn and David showed Michael the attic.  After inspecting the attic, Michael agreed that the attic was poorly insulated and needed to be treated immediately.  Michael explained to the couple that the best course of action would be to insulate their attic with TruSoft blown-in insulation, which is a very effective type of attic insulation.  In conjunction with the insulation, the attic was sealed to keep all the heat in and keep it from escaping to the outside.

Both Robyn and David agreed that these suggestions were the best course of action and had Michael call in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the insulation process.  Now that their attic is properly insulated, the couple should no longer be losing money and should be enjoying their properly insulated home for years to come!

A well taken care of crawl space can take a house a long way in terms of value, efficiency and repair costs; yet the consequences of having a poorly maintained crawl space are dire.  When Camden Wyoming, DE homeowners Ray and Jeanne M. wanted an annual evaluation of their home they decided to contact the professionals at DES Delmarva, having heard good things about them from a family friend.

Shortly after, the Camden Wyoming couple was met by Delmarva representative Raymond Bremmerman at their home.  The couple explained what they wanted evaluated and Raymond did just that.  Upon closer inspection, Raymond realized that Ray and Jeanne’s crawl space was in deep trouble.  With a lot of humidity and water troubling their crawl space, the couple thought they would need a miracle to fix their basement.  Luckily for them, Raymond had the ideal solution.  To drain the water, Raymond recommended the installation of CleanSpace drainage matting which doubles as a solution and a preventative measure.  Coupled with this, Raymond suggested that the couple have  2” SilverGlo Rigid Foam with a Radiant Barrier installed.  This product keeps the crawl space well insulated while keeping the moisture out.

With the recommended products agreed upon, Raymond called in Delmarva’s very own Production Team One to install the products.  Thanks to the professionals at DES Delmarva, the couple’s crawl space is now something to be proud of and will continue its efficiency in the ongoing years.