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You do not need to know the system design before calling. Send the address, the radon result if you have it, and any deadline. Bill will help you sort out the next step.
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Call Bill directly. He will help you understand the process and figure out the right next step, including free or low-cost test options if you still need a number.
Mon-Sun 7am-7pm. No obligation. No pressure. Just a real conversation.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
We’ll ask about your town, test result, and any deadline. If you need mitigation, we’ll arrange a look at your home before final pricing.
Haven’t tested? We can explain kit options or point you toward a licensed measurement professional for a real-estate transaction.
If radon came up during a home sale, see our buying or selling guidance. Agents can use the buyer-side or listing-side realtor pages. Homeowners who want to understand install day can read what to expect during mitigation.
Already have test results and ready for mitigation? Send your info and Bill will call you →
Radon Testing Resources
American Radon Systems focuses on mitigation. If you need a radon test first, here are some options:
- Home test kits: available at many hardware stores and online. Follow the closed-house conditions on the package.
- Will County Health Department: periodically offers low-cost radon test kits. Check their website for current availability.
- Cook County Department of Public Health: may offer test kits or referrals to licensed testers. Check their website.
- State-licensed radon testers: for real estate transactions, use a measurement professional licensed by IEMA-OHS, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security. Ask your inspector or realtor for a referral.
- EPA Radon Guide: epa.gov/radon has guidance on testing and what results mean.
If your result is 4.0 pCi/L or higher, call us and we'll help you plan the fix.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If the report is confusing or the closing is soon, these answers cover the first decisions.
What is radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from soil and rock under the home. You cannot see it or smell it. The only practical way to know the level in a specific home is to test.
Is radon fixable?
Yes. Elevated radon is a common, fixable home issue. A properly designed mitigation system creates a lower-pressure path under the home so soil gas is pulled into a pipe and vented outside. Most installs are finished in one visit after Bill has looked at the home.
How do I test my home for radon?
You can use a short-term kit, a long-term kit, or a professional measurement. In Illinois, test each lowest structural area suitable for occupancy; that can include an unfinished basement that could be used regularly without renovation. Follow the exact device instructions and Illinois placement and closed-building rules that apply to the test. American Radon Systems does not sell testing. We publish guidance and can point homeowners toward appropriate measurement options. If you already have a result, call or text Bill.
Does American Radon Systems test for radon?
No. American Radon Systems specializes in mitigation. Illinois licenses testing and mitigation separately, and testing is handled by licensed measurement professionals. EPA also points out the conflict of interest when the same company tests a home and then sells the fix, so keeping the two apart is deliberate. Bill can help you understand a result and point you toward the right next step. If you already have elevated results, send them over with your address.
My home tested high for radon. What do I do next?
Stay calm. Note the number, where the test was placed, and any closing date. Then call or text Bill at (815) 370-9682 (that is his cell), or send your info on the contact form. You do not need to know what system you need. Bill looks at the home, explains the next step, and prices before work begins.
Is (815) 370-9682 Bill’s cell phone?
Yes. That is Bill’s cell. Call, text, or send a photo of your fan, manometer, or test result. It is not a call center.
I am buying a house that tested high for radon. What do I do next?
Call Bill with the inspection result, property address, and inspection deadline if you have one. He can walk through the number and quote the home under contract. That gives you a real number for the conversation with your agent and attorney — decisions about credits or concessions belong with them, and a firm quote makes that conversation easier.
What should a seller do if the buyer’s radon test comes back high?
Call early. Bill can look at the home, give a real quote, and help you understand the schedule. If you decide to install, the radon issue gets handled, documented, and removed as an open repair item instead of sitting as a negotiation problem near closing. Talk with your agent or attorney about the contract side.
What should I have ready when I call or send my info?
Property address, your radon result if you have one, and any closing date or deadline. Photos of an existing fan or manometer help for repair calls. You can call or text Bill’s cell at (815) 370-9682 or use the contact form.