Sioux City homeowners know the importance of maintaining safe, healthy indoor environments. But there’s one invisible threat that often goes unnoticed—radon gas.
Colorless, odorless, and tasteless, radon enters buildings through the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels. Long-term exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US.
At Milledge Construction, we provide expert radon testing, mitigation, and monitoring services in Sioux City and the surrounding communities.
If you’re a homeowner, landlord, school administrator, or business owner, our certified team delivers accurate testing and effective radon mitigation solutions in Sioux City to protect the people who matter most.
Learn more about our radon testing services by calling (641) 218-5006 now.
We proudly serve residential, commercial, and public properties throughout Sioux City, including homes, apartments, schools, churches, and government buildings.
Our services include:
No matter the size or type of building, our team has the expertise to provide reliable protection against radon.
Radon forms naturally in the soil as uranium breaks down, and Sioux City’s geology makes it especially important to test. The gas rises through the ground and can slip into your home or business through small openings. Once inside, it gets trapped and builds up over time. Since every building is vulnerable, professional testing is the only way to know if you’re at risk.
Common entry points include:
Even the smallest cracks in concrete slabs or basement flooring can create a pathway for radon to seep into your home. Over time, shifting soil and natural settling can widen these openings, making them a major source of radon entry.
Wherever pipes, wiring, or ductwork enter your home, small gaps are often left behind. These spaces provide a direct channel for radon gas to move from the soil into your living or working space. Construction joints—where building materials meet—are also prime areas for radon infiltration.
Unsealed sump pump basins and exposed crawl spaces act like funnels for radon gas. Because they’re in direct contact with the soil beneath your home, they can allow high volumes of radon to enter and spread throughout the lower levels of the building.
Once radon finds its way inside, it can travel through hollow walls or be circulated by heating, cooling, or ventilation systems. This means that radon entering through the basement can quickly spread to upper floors, exposing everyone inside the building.
In some cases, radon dissolves into groundwater and enters homes through private wells. When that water is used for showering, cooking, or laundry, the gas is released into the air and adds to indoor radon levels.
Radon is silent, but its effects are serious. Protect your family, employees, or tenants by scheduling professional radon testing today.
If high levels are detected, our team will design and install a mitigation system that reduces your risk and keeps your property safe for years to come.
Please use the form on this page to email us or call (641) 218-5006 to schedule radon testing and mitigation.
