Not Sure Where to Start?
Whether you just got a radon result, you're buying or selling, or you're still figuring out the process, Bill can help you understand the next step. If mitigation is needed, American Radon Systems has the crew and warranty behind the work.
Choose the situation closest to yours
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.
Talk to a Real Person
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
When you call, Bill picks up or calls you back promptly. He will ask a few simple questions: your city, whether you've had a test, whether you are buying or selling, and what is prompting the call. From there he will tell you what he thinks the right next step is.
If you already have results showing elevated radon, we can move toward a mitigation plan. If you haven't tested yet, we can point you toward free or low-cost kits and, for real estate, licensed measurement options. Either way, you get a calm conversation first.
Buying and thinking about a credit so you can choose the installer? Selling and wanting radon checked off the list? Tell Bill which side you are on. The advice is different.
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 tester licensed under Illinois IEMA. 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 house.
How do I test my home for radon?
You can use a short-term kit, a long-term kit, or a professional measurement. Place the device in the lowest lived-in level of the home and follow the kit or tester instructions, including closed-house conditions when required. American Radon Systems does not sell testing. We publish guidance and refer homeowners to licensed measurement options. If you already have a result, call or text Bill.
Does American Radon Systems test for radon?
No. We are a state licensed mitigation company. Illinois licenses testing and mitigation separately. We design, install, repair, and warranty mitigation systems, and we educate about testing. If you need a test, we can point you toward appropriate options. 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, quote the home under contract, and talk through options such as a seller credit or concession. That gives you a real number before closing and helps you understand the system you will own. Mitigation can often be done before or after closing depending on the deal and calendar.
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.
Can a buyer get a radon mitigation quote during the inspection window?
Yes. That is one of the best times to call. Bill can look at the home, explain the likely mitigation plan, and give a real quote before the inspection deadline so the buyer understands cost before closing.
What should I send Bill after a high radon result?
Send the property address, the radon test result if you have it, your inspection deadline, the closing date, and any useful photos of the basement, crawlspace, sump area, or outside wall where a system might route. You do not need to know what system the home needs. Bill can help figure that out.
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.