In Ottumwa, IA, safety starts with the air you breathe. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil and can enter homes and buildings through tiny openings in the foundation. Because it’s colorless, odorless, and tasteless, you may not even realize it’s there. But over time, high radon levels can pose serious health risks.
We help homeowners, schools, churches, and businesses across Ottumwa detect and reduce radon levels for cleaner, safer indoor air.
Learn more about our radon testing services by calling (641) 218-5006 now.
Iowa has some of the highest average radon levels in the country and Wapello County is no exception. Many homes in Ottumwa sit on soil rich in uranium, the element that naturally breaks down into radon gas. Once it enters your home, it can accumulate to unsafe levels, especially in basements and lower floors.
Even newer or well-sealed homes aren’t immune. The only way to know your radon level is through professional testing.
Milledge Construction offers:
Our team uses professional-grade testing equipment and provides clear, honest results. No guesswork, no confusion.
If your test results show elevated radon levels, don’t panic. Effective solutions exist. Milledge Construction designs custom radon mitigation systems that safely vent gas from beneath your foundation to the outdoors.
Our systems are:
Whether you live near Greater Ottumwa Park, close to Indian Hills Community College, or outside of town near Agency or Chillicothe, our team travels across the region to keep homes and workplaces safe.
We provide radon testing and mitigation for a wide range of properties, including:
We understand Ottumwa’s environment, which allows us to provide tailored radon services.
Radon can enter almost any structure through cracks or gaps that connect the soil to the indoor air. Common entry points include:
Even the smallest foundation cracks can become entry points for radon. As pressure builds in the soil beneath your home, the gas naturally looks for the path of least resistance. Hairline fractures that may seem harmless can allow radon to seep through continuously, especially in older Ottumwa homes with settling foundations or those built on clay-rich soil.
Openings created for water pipes, gas lines, or electrical wiring can also allow radon to enter. These gaps often expand slightly over time due to temperature changes or vibration, making them easy entry routes. Because these spaces connect the ground directly to your indoor air, sealing and mitigating them is an essential part of controlling radon levels.
Sump pump basins and floor drains are essentially open gateways to the soil below. As radon gas rises from the ground, it can flow freely through these pits and spread throughout your home. A properly installed radon mitigation system can safely vent this gas outside, preventing buildup in basements and lower levels.
Many homes in the Ottumwa area have crawl spaces or unfinished basements with exposed dirt floors or porous concrete. These areas allow radon to escape easily from the soil into the air inside your home. Sealing these surfaces and installing a sub-membrane depressurization system can drastically reduce radon infiltration.
While most radon enters through the soil, it can also dissolve in groundwater and be released when that water is used for showering, laundry, or cooking. Homes in rural areas around Ottumwa that rely on private wells may be more at risk. Testing both your air and water can ensure a full picture of your home’s radon exposure.
Don’t wait until radon becomes a problem. Testing is fast, affordable, and the first step toward protecting your family, employees, or students. If high levels are detected, Milledge Construction will guide you through every step — from system design to installation and follow-up testing.
Contact Milledge Construction today to schedule professional radon testing or mitigation in Ottumwa, IA. Breathe easier knowing your property is protected from Iowa’s silent health threat.
Please use the form on this page to email us. You can also call (641) 218-5006 to speak with us directly. Our team looks forward to hearing from you soon.
Milledge Construction is proud to serve Ottumwa and nearby Southeast Iowa towns like:
We provide trusted radon testing and mitigation services for homes, schools, churches, and businesses across the region.
As a certified Iowa radon contractor, Milledge Construction brings years of experience, proven results, and a commitment to protecting what matters most—your health and your property.
