Radon mitigation in Burlington, North Dakota
Radon testing and systems for Ward County's oldest city, where the Des Lacs River meets the Mouse.
Burlington had 1,291 residents at the 2020 census, up from 1,060 in 2010, and is part of the Minot metropolitan area. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1884, it's the oldest city in Ward County and served as the county seat until 1888. It sits where the Des Lacs and Mouse rivers come together, which earned it the nickname "The Forks."
A town reshaped by the 2011 flood
When the Mouse River rose in 2011, about 80 percent of Burlington was evacuated. Most of the homes along the river were later torn down under a flood control plan. Whether your house came through the flood, was repaired after it or was built since, its basement and drainage may have changed, and that can change how radon gets in.
Why Burlington homes should be tested
All of North Dakota, Ward County included, is in EPA Zone 1, and ND DEQ reports about 63 percent of the state's homes above 4.0 pCi/L. River-valley soil, hillside lots and new subdivisions all need their own test. Older homes may have block walls, open block tops or several foundation sections, each a possible entry point. A newer house can test high too.
Radon work typical for Burlington
- First tests in homes that have never been checked
- Sub-slab systems in basements that were repaired or refinished after 2011
- Two-leg systems where an addition sits on a slab or crawl space
- Fan replacements on older systems
Common questions
Will a radon company come out to Burlington?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with one that covers Burlington.
My Burlington house was rebuilt after the flood. Do I still need a test?
Yes. Rebuilt and new basements can still let radon in. Only a test will tell you your level.
Services in Burlington
- Radon testingStore kits, long-term tests and professional continuous monitors, plus the follow-up test after a system goes in.
- Radon mitigation systemsSub-slab depressurization for basement homes: a suction pit, sealed pipe, a fan that never stops, and a gauge you can read.
- Crawl space radon systemsPlastic membranes with suction underneath for dirt-floor crawl spaces, and combined systems for houses with a basement and a crawl.
- Radon fan replacementSilent or noisy fans, flat gauges, iced-up pipe, alarms and retests for systems that are already in place.
- Real estate radon testsTests during the inspection window, systems installed before closing, and paperwork that answers a buyer's questions.
Nearby areas
Radon kit came back high, or your fan went quiet?
Call and we'll put you in touch with a radon company that works in the Minot area.