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1. Why they needed a radon mitigation system:

A Dover, Delaware homeowner, prioritizing their family's health, took action after a radon test revealed a level of 3.9 pCi/L. Even though this level falls below the EPA's action limit for mitigation, the homeowner understood the potential health risks associated with any level of radon exposure. They sought a proactive solution to create a safer living environment.

2. Why the customer chose Lawson Home Services:

Lawson's reputation for excellence at a fair price resonated with the homeowner. They were looking for a company that balanced quality and affordability in their radon mitigation services.

3. What's causing the problem:

Radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive element, can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, around sump pump pits, or other basement openings. Silent and odorless, radon testing is crucial for any home, regardless of age or radon level, to identify potential health risks.

4. How we fixed the problem:

Lawson's certified radon experts implemented a sub-slab depressurization system, a proven method for mitigating radon gas. This system creates a negative pressure zone beneath the foundation, effectively drawing radon gas out of the soil and safely venting it outside the home.

Lawson's Multi-Step Approach for Long-Term Protection:

• Strategic Pipe Placement: A network of pipes is meticulously planned to efficiently capture radon gas with no escape route.
• Powerful Radon Fan Installation: A high-performance fan is installed to effectively remove radon gas while minimizing energy consumption.
• Manometer Monitoring: For long-term peace of mind, a manometer is continuously installed to monitor the system's effectiveness, ensuring optimal performance.
• Sump Pump Pit Sealing: Lawson ensured proper sealing of any existing sump pump pit to prevent radon gas entry.
• Post-installation Test Kit Placement: Lawson placed a post-installation test kit to verify the system's effectiveness and confirm radon levels are well below safe limits.

5. What's unique with this situation:

This situation highlights the importance of individual awareness and proactive measures regarding radon testing and mitigation. Even if levels fall below the EPA's action limit, some homeowners may choose to address potential health risks for an added layer of safety.

1. Why they needed a radon mitigation system:

James, a new homeowner in Dover, Delaware, recently moved into his dream home built in 2022. Despite the new construction, James prioritized his family's health. A short-term test kit revealed concerning radon levels exceeding the EPA's recommended limit (5 pCi/L). This prompted him to seek a solution to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.

2. Why the customer chose Lawson Home Services:

Lawson Home Services' reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction resonated with James. Positive reviews highlighted their expertise and commitment to resolving radon concerns. Knowing the potential health risks, James sought a reliable and experienced partner to address the issue swiftly.

3. What's causing the problem:

Radon gas, a naturally occurring health hazard, can seep into homes through various openings, including foundation cracks, around sump pump pits (if present), or other basement openings. Its silent and odorless nature makes testing crucial, even in new builds where basements might not have fully aired out yet.

4. How we fixed the problem:

Lawson's team conducted a thorough inspection to assess James' specific situation. Following a detailed evaluation, they implemented a customized sub-slab depressurization system:

• Strategic Pipe Placement: Experts meticulously planned a network of pipes beneath the basement slab for efficient capture of radon gas with no escape route.
• Powerful Yet Efficient Radon Fan: A high-performance fan was installed to effectively remove radon gas while minimizing energy consumption.
• Manometer Monitoring: For long-term peace of mind, a manometer was installed to continuously monitor the system's effectiveness, ensuring optimal performance.
• Sump Pump Pit Attention: If James' home had a sump pump pit, Lawson ensured its proper sealing to prevent radon gas entry.
• Crack Sealing: Identified cracks in the foundation were meticulously sealed with high-quality materials, creating a comprehensive barrier against radon intrusion.

5. What's unique with this situation:

New construction can sometimes have higher initial radon levels due to trapped gasses. Lawson's experience allows them to adapt their mitigation systems to address the specific needs of a new build like James'.

6. Client's feedback (implicit):

James' satisfaction is evident in the post-mitigation test results. Radon levels dropped significantly, registering at a safe level of less than 0.7 pCi/L, well below the EPA's action level. 

1. Why they needed a radon mitigation system:

A concerned Dover homeowner, prioritizing their family's health, learned about the potential dangers of radon gas. This invisible gas can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, posing a long-term health risk. Recognizing the importance of safe indoor air quality, they sought professional help to address this hidden threat.

2. Why the customer chose Lawson Home Services:

Lawson Home Services' reputation for creating healthy homes and their commitment to clear communication resonated with the homeowner. The thorough inspection, addressing all their concerns, and the transparent pre-installation radon test results instilled confidence. The detailed quote outlining the recommended solution solidified their decision to choose Lawson for their radon mitigation needs.

3. What's causing the problem:

Radon gas naturally occurs in the soil and can enter homes through various openings, including foundation cracks, around sump pump pits (if present), or other basement openings. Its silent and odorless nature makes testing and mitigation crucial for a healthy living environment.

4. How we fixed the problem:

Following the initial contact, Lawson's team conducted a meticulous inspection of the homeowner's property. This included a professional radon test to determine the need and scope of a mitigation system. Based on the findings, a customized solution was designed and installed:

• Strategic Pipe Network: Lawson experts meticulously planned a network of pipes beneath the basement slab to efficiently capture radon gas, leaving no escape route.
• Powerful Yet Efficient Radon Fan: A high-performance fan was installed to effectively remove radon gas while minimizing energy consumption.
• Manometer Monitoring: For long-term peace of mind, a manometer was installed to continuously monitor the system's effectiveness.
• Sump Pump Pit Sealing: If the homeowner had a sump pump pit, Lawson ensured its proper sealing to prevent radon gas entry.
• Crack Sealing: Identified cracks in the foundation were meticulously sealed with high-quality materials, creating a comprehensive barrier against radon intrusion.

5. What's unique with this situation:

Every basement has its own characteristics. Lawson's personalized approach tailors the mitigation system to address the homeowner's specific needs, guaranteeing optimal results for their unique home.

Why they needed a radon mitigation system: Worried about potential radon exposure in their Dover basement, a homeowner sought Lawson Home Services' expertise. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, posing a health risk.

Why the customer chose the company: The homeowner chose Lawson due to our commitment to healthy homes and our personalized approach to radon mitigation. They felt confident in our expertise and appreciated the tailored solution we offered.

What's causing the problem: The potential health risk stemmed from radon gas entering the basement, likely through cracks or gaps in the foundation. Basements are particularly prone to radon accumulation due to their location below ground.

How we fixed the problem: Our team conducted a thorough inspection to pinpoint radon entry points. We then designed and meticulously installed a customized system. This system typically includes strategically placed pipes to capture radon gas, a powerful yet energy-efficient radon fan to remove it, and a manometer for ongoing monitoring. If the basement had a sump pump pit, we ensured its proper integration with the system.

What's unique with this situation: Every basement has its unique characteristics, and our personalized approach ensures the mitigation system is tailored to address those specific needs. This ensures optimal performance and long-term effectiveness.

Client's feedback: Following the successful installation and confirmation through a short-term radon test, the homeowner can now breathe easy, knowing their basement is safe. This is a testament to Lawson Home Services' commitment to creating healthy and secure living environments for families.

Why They Needed a Radon Mitigation System:

A Dover, Delaware resident, concerned about indoor air quality and prioritizing her family's health, decided to address potential radon gas exposure. Radon gas is a naturally occurring, colorless, and odorless gas that can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation. Left unchecked, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of lung cancer over time. Radon mitigation was necessary to create a safe and healthy living environment.

Why They Chose Lawson Home Services:

The homeowner chose Lawson Home Services for two key reasons:

• Reputation and Testimonials: Lawson Home Services' established reputation for excellence and positive client testimonials instilled confidence in the homeowner, assuring her of quality service.
• Focus on Family Health: The company's clear commitment to prioritizing family health aligned with the homeowner's values.

What's Causing the Problem:

Radon gas is the culprit. This invisible gas can enter basements and crawlspaces through cracks in the foundation, accumulating to dangerous levels if left unchecked. The homeowner's proactive approach in addressing indoor air quality concerns demonstrates her commitment to preventing potential health risks for her family.

How We Fixed the Problem (Mitigation Process):

1. Expert Assessment and Transparent Communication: Lawson Home Services prioritizes your family's health. Following the initial contact, our team conducted a thorough assessment of the homeowner's residence. We believe in clear communication, so a detailed proposal outlining the recommended system and costs was promptly sent for review.

2. Prompt Action and Customized Solution: Impressed by our expertise and transparent pricing, the homeowner readily accepted the proposal. Our certified radon mitigation specialists then scheduled a convenient on-site visit and proceeded with the installation. This included:

   • Optimal System Placement: Our radon installers identified the most effective location for the system, ensuring long-term performance and efficient radon removal.
   • Meticulous Sealing: 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, 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.
   • Meticulous Installation: The entire system was meticulously installed, ensuring proper functionality and minimal disruption to the homeowner's space. Following installation, the work area was thoroughly cleaned, leaving the home spotless.

3. Verification and Lasting Peace of Mind:

The homeowner expressed immense satisfaction with the entire process, particularly impressed by Lawson Home Services' promptness, expertise, and clear communication. Knowing their family is now protected from the dangers of radon gas provided immense relief and peace of mind.

Older homes can be a challenge to heat and cool.  Energy was inexpensive at the time and money was tight in post depression times.  Because of this not a lot of importance was placed on insulation and air sealing. It's always easier to install the energy efficient measures when the house is built. When we go back to redo things afterwards a lot has to be torn away to get to the places where additional insulation is most needed. This homeowner in Dover, DE, wanted to make her basement warmer in winter. The house was built with a concrete block basement wall foundation. The rim band, which sits on top of the foundation wall, holds the floor joists in place. Often we find, even in newer homes, there was never any insulation at all installed along the rim band. Because the rim band sits above ground level, it is exposed directly to the harsh temperatures of the outside air at any given time. These structures also tend to be leaky and are one of the main sources where cold outside air intrudes through the foundation. The result can be a cold basement and cold floors and walls along the perimeter of the house.

Though there were many additional things that could have been done to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of this home, insulating and air-sealing the rim band was one of the most effective things to stop energy from leaking in and out of the basement. Lawson Home Services performed both the air sealing and the insulation in one step, applying closed-cell expandable spray foam to the rim band. 

Keeping air ducts clean, whether your air conditioning/heating system, or clothes dryer ducts, saves money, and can dramatically reduce the amount of dust and allergens blown all over your house through the registers. It can also make your home safer by reducing the risk of a fire cause by over heating of the clothes dryer.

Lawson Home Services recently did an HVAC duct and clothes dryer duct clean out at this home in Dover, DE. Have a look at the pictures below and see the difference for yourself. When Lawson Home Services performs an HVAC duct clean out the crew also cleans your heat exchanger coil which not only makes your AC and Furnace operate more efficiently. It also extends the life of the HVAC equipment and clothes dryer by reducing the load and stress. on them That's a two-for-one bonus. clean out services today.

So call Lawson Home Services today to schedule an energy saving duct clean out.

This Dover, DE homeowner was suffering from allergies and wanted to reduce allergens in the HVAC ductwork. Lawson Home Services performed our Platinum Air Duct Cleaning Service. Included in this service is an evaporator coil cleaning which makes the air conditioner and heat pump work far more efficiently and reduces energy expenses. The customer also had our crew perform our Dryer Vent Cleaning service which results in more efficient operation of your clothes dryer. Many do not know the clothes dryer uses more energy and is more expensive to operate than any other home appliance. So this is why it's so important to have your dryer vent cleaned on a regular basis.

A healthy crawl space leads to a happy owner.  When Dover homeowners Albert and Vee N. discovered a musty smell throughout their home, they decided it was time for a professional evaluation.  The couple immediately went online to search for contractors in the surrounding area, and they came across DES Delmarva.  Impressed with their credentials they decided to call them to come out.

The following week, the couple was met by waterproofing specialist Raymond Bremmerman at their Dover, DE home.  Raymond immediately surveyed the crawl space and what he found was massive amounts of moisture.  This moisture not only creates a musty smell, but over time it rots the wood supporting the home leading to massive structural problems.  Although the couple thought all was lost, Raymond reassured them that he had an ideal solution.  Raymond suggested the installation of CleanSpace Light Crawl Space Vapor Barrier.  This barrier is designed to be installed along the crawl space floor creating a moisture proof separation between the ground and the crawl space.  In conjunction with this, Raymond recommended a condensation pump, the SaniDry CX combo.  The SaniDry CX is a dehumidification system used to eliminate moisture and its aftermath such as the musty smell.  With the products and process proposed, Albert and Vee decided that this would be the best course of action and decided to go along with the installation process.

Production Team One was called in to complete the installation process and after a quick two day installation, the crawl space was better than ever and ready for action.  Thanks to the professionals at DES Delmarva, no crawl space is too damaged to fix.

During one summer, Dover, DE homeowners James and Frances H. found a musty smell circulating throughout their home.  After numerous home remedies, the couple was unable to find a permanent solution and knew they needed professional assistance.  After going through a number of mold remediation specialists, the couple came across Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva who they contacted to come for an estimate.

That same week, the couple was met by mold remediation specialist Michael Alicknavitch of Delmarva.  Michael immediately noticed a musty scent throughout the couple’s home, and asked to see the crawl space.  Michael quickly evaluated the crawl space and saw that it indeed had mold growth and moisture issues.  Once Michael explained the status of the crawl space to the couple, he began to explain possible remediation products.  In order to rid the space of moisture trouble, the root of all its problems, Michael recommended the CleanSpace drainage matting and encapsulation system.  This combination of products will drain any current water in the crawl space and prevent future moisture from penetrating.  To eliminate the musty smell, Michael recommended the installation of a SaniDry CX dehumidification system.  The SaniDry CX is designed specifically for crawl spaces.  With a coverage area of 2200 square feet, a removal rate of 109 pints of moisture a day, and the ability to operate at temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the SaniDry CX is an ideal solution for any problematic crawl space.  Michael also recommended a few other processes to complete the crawl space.

With the recommended products agreed upon, Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the installation and remediation process. With the products installed and working efficiently, the couple no longer has to worry about a lingering musty smell haunting their home.  The couple can now have friends and family over without being self conscious of the smell, all thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva.

Dover, DE homeowner Amanda F. decided that she wanted to install new windows in her home. Along with that she discovered that she was having problems with her HVAC system and one of her bedrooms was cold in the winter and hot in the summer.  Wanting answers, she began asking around her friends and family if they knew any contractors.  Amanda was soon referred to Delmarva by a neighbor who highly recommended them, so she contacted them that same day.

Shortly after contacting them Amanda was met by HVAC specialist Michael Brittingham of Delmarva to analyze her home and come up with a solution.  After examining the bedroom, Michael immediately felt there was a lack of insulation in that room which led to its dramatic temperature range.  Luckily for Amanda, Michael knew exactly how to change that.  In order to insulate the bedroom to its maximum potential, Michael recommended the installation of insulation in the attic of the bedroom and in the floor of the bedroom.  Along with this, Michael recommended air sealing the garage and the floors between levels, among other encapsulation and insulation steps.  

With the insulation process agreed upon, Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the installation process.  After the completion of the insulation upgrades, Amanda’s bedroom is now acceptably insulated and will no longer be a burden on her heating bills anymore!

Dover, DE homeowner Amanda F. decided that she wanted to install new windows in her home. Along with that she discovered that she was having problems with her HVAC system and one of her bedrooms was cold in the winter and hot in the summer.  Wanting answers, she began asking around her friends and family if they knew any contractors.  Amanda was soon referred to Delmarva by a neighbor who highly recommended them, so she contacted them that same day.

Shortly after contacting them Amanda was met by HVAC specialist Michael Brittingham of Delmarva to analyze her home and come up with a solution.  After examining the bedroom, Michael immediately felt there was a lack of insulation in that room which led to its dramatic temperature range.  Luckily for Amanda, Michael knew exactly how to change that.  In order to insulate the bedroom to its maximum potential, Michael recommended the installation of insulation in the attic of the bedroom and in the floor of the bedroom.  Along with this, Michael recommended air sealing the garage and the floors between levels, among other encapsulation and insulation steps.  

With the insulation process agreed upon, Michael called in Delmarva’s Production Team One to complete the installation process.  After the completion of the insulation upgrades, Amanda’s bedroom is now acceptably insulated and will no longer be a burden on her heating bills anymore!

Amanda F. contacted Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva because she was interested in window replacement and possibly gable vents in the attic.  She also described issues with her HVAC system and a bedroom that was uncomfortably cold in the winter and hot in the summer.  Luckily, a neighbor referred Amanda to the right place!

Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva’s energy expert, Michael Brittingham, inspected her home and determined that performing air sealing adding insulation to the whole house would have the most beneficial effects to overall comfort and interior temperature throughout the year. 

 Amanda no longer has to worry about rooms that are too cold in the winter or hot in the summer.  She can also take comfort in knowing that her utility bills will slowly decrease because the HVAC system will not have to work as hard to keep the house comfortable.  All in all, adding home insulation was the best choice for this individual problem, but may be the solution for your home too!

The Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva representatives certainly made an impression on William V. at the Dover Mall Craft Show.  After attending, William contacted Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva and Michael Tucker went out to determine what kind of energy changes would be best for his home. 

After the assessment it was clear to Michael that attic air sealing & insulation, garage air sealing & insulation, and a SmartKneewall Conversion System would be the best investments to make.  Adding insulation to your attic or garage is virtually worthless without air sealing first.  Sealing air leaks closes off your home’s exterior envelope and keeps your conditioned air in and the unwanted, unconditioned air out. 

Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva has the training and skills to access any place in your home to add more home insulation- even your hard to reach attic knee wall.  William V. can now enjoy a more comfortable and energy efficient home after these beneficial investments.