Radon mitigation in Minot, North Dakota
Radon tests and systems across the Magic City, in the Mouse River valley and on the hills to the north and south.
Minot is the Ward County seat and North Dakota's fourth-largest city, with 48,377 people at the 2020 census, up from 40,888 in 2010. Founded in 1886 as the railroad came through, it grew so fast it earned the nickname "Magic City." The Souris River, called the Mouse River locally, runs west to east through town.
Valley homes and the 2011 flood
In June 2011 the Mouse River crested about three feet above its 1881 record. Roughly 12,000 people were evacuated, more than 4,100 homes were affected, 2,376 were extensively damaged and 805 were beyond repair. Many valley houses in areas like Eastwood Park, Oak Park and West Minot have had basements rebuilt since. New floors, drain tile and sumps change how soil gas moves, so a radon test taken before that work doesn't tell you much about the house today.
North Hill, South Hill and newer construction
The city's housing units rose from 18,744 in 2010 to 23,447 in 2020 during a decade when Bakken oil drilling drew people to the region. Newer houses are tighter, often with finished basements, and a tight house can hold radon in. Minot State University sits at the base of North Hill, and the rentals around it see frequent turnover; landlords who test and keep the results have an answer ready for tenants.
Common Minot radon jobs
- Sub-slab systems in full basements, with pipe routed through an attached garage where possible
- Extra suction points or membranes for additions on separate foundations
- Sealing and suction planning around post-flood sumps and drain tile
- Continuous-monitor tests on home sale timelines
Common questions
Do you cover every part of Minot?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a radon company that works in your neighborhood.
Should I retest after flood repairs to my basement?
Yes. New floors, drain tile or a new sump can change how radon gets in. Test again after the work is done.
Services in Minot
- 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.