by Jacob Baker | Oct 1, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
A large house can need just one radon mitigation system when its suction reaches all the foundation areas that need treatment; separate foundation sections can require additional suction points or independent systems. The number depends on the foundation and measured...
by Jacob Baker | Oct 1, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
A radon mitigation system has no single replacement age: replace failed components and keep the system in service while testing confirms that it controls radon. In 2026, the practical distinction is between replacing a worn fan and replacing the entire installation; a...
by Jacob Baker | Oct 1, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
Yes, opening windows can lower radon levels temporarily by bringing in outdoor air, but it does not reliably control radon entering your home. Levels can rise again after you close the windows, and opening them during a short-term radon test can compromise the result....
by Jacob Baker | Sep 30, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
A radon mitigation installation in Michigan needs a permit when the applicable building or trade-permit rules require one for the proposed work; the answer depends on your address and installation scope. For a 2026 project, confirm requirements with the enforcing...
by Jacob Baker | Sep 30, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
Yes, radon problems can delay or prevent final mortgage approval in Michigan when the lender requires the problem to be corrected before funding. An elevated test result does not automatically disqualify you or make the property unfinanceable. The deciding issue is...
by Jacob Baker | Sep 30, 2026 | Michigan Radon Insights
A mild odor from freshly applied installation materials can occur, but a persistent, strong, sewer-like, or burning smell is not something to accept as normal. Radon itself has no smell, so a new odor needs its own explanation, and only a radon test can confirm...
