Radon Resistant New Construction in Columbus, Ohio

Build radon protection into your new home from day one. The most effective and cost-efficient way to manage radon risk in new construction.

Incorporating radon protection during construction is far less expensive than retrofitting a mitigation system after the home is finished. It also delivers cleaner indoor air, lower long-term mitigation costs, and added home value.

Our team works with Central Ohio homebuilders and homebuyers to design and install Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) systems, backed by the engineering expertise of Protect Environmental.

Overview

Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) is the practice of installing radon control features during a home’s construction phase. RRNC systems use a gas-permeable layer beneath the foundation, sealed slab penetrations, and sub-slab vent piping to safely redirect soil gases above the roofline, reducing radon exposure and lowering future mitigation costs.

Why Build Radon Protection In From Day One

Central Ohio sits in a region where elevated radon levels are commondue to the underlying geology and soil conditions. Building radon protection into a new home from the start is the most effective way to manage that risk.

Installing RRNC during construction is significantly less expensive than retrofitting a full mitigation system later. It also delivers cleaner indoor air from the day the home is occupied, helps protect the foundation from moisture vapor, and adds long-term value.

For homebuilders, RRNC is a simple way to deliver healthier homes and reduce future warranty and liability exposure.

How RRNC Systems Work

RRNC systems are designed to safely direct soil gases, including radon, away from the home before they can accumulate in occupied spaces. When properly designed and installed, these systems significantly reduce radon levels in new homes.

A complete RRNC system typically includes:

Gas-permeable layer beneath the foundation slab
Sealed slab penetrations and foundation joints
Sub-slab vent piping routed above the roofline
Passive or active radon venting based on home design
Post-construction radon testing and verification

Benefits of Radon Resistant New Construction

Lower costs, healthier air, and added home value when radon is addressed at the foundation stage.

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Lower long-term costs

Installing during construction is far more affordable than retrofitting a mitigation system after the home is finished.

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Healthier indoor air

Soil gases are redirected away from the home before they can enter living spaces, protecting occupants from day one.

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Moisture and mold control

The same design elements help reduce sub-slab moisture vapor, supporting better moisture management beneath the home.

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Added home value

Radon-protected homes appeal to buyers, support healthier-home expectations, and reduce future warranty exposure for builders.

How We Support Builders and Homeowners

From design consultation to post-construction verification, we work alongside your project team.

RRNC system design during the planning phase
Installation of passive radon venting infrastructure
Active mitigation system installation when needed
Sub-slab diagnostics and pressure field evaluation
Post-construction radon testing and verification
Builder consultation backed by Protect Environmental

Working With Builders, Architects, and Homeowners

Radon risk is increasingly being considered during the design and construction process as builders, developers, and property owners look for ways to create healthier homes while reducing long-term liability.

Our team partners directly with builders, architects, engineers, and homebuyers to incorporate radon-resistant strategies during the building phase. Designing radon protection early allows construction teams to address soil gas movement efficiently, avoiding the higher costs of retrofitting after a home is completed.

Through the national resources of Protect Environmental, our team can also support advanced diagnostics, engineering consultation, and mitigation design when projects require it.

Serving New Construction Projects Across Central Ohio

Central Ohio is in a region where elevated radon levels are common due to the underlying geology and soil conditions. Incorporating radon protection during construction helps ensure new homes are prepared to manage these risks from day one.

Our team supports new construction projects throughout Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio region, working closely with builders and homeowners to deliver practical radon solutions that protect occupants and add long-term property value.

What Our Customers Say

Team did a great job on my house. Radon levels are very low now. The technicians were kind and experienced.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 Stars! We truly appreciate your business and positive feedback!
Very professional, willing to work with and will definitely recommend 10/10
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive review and 5 stars! We're glad you're pleased with our team and services!
Like many people, I was reminded of radon as an issue by a recent series in the Columbus Dispatch. Our 100 year old home has a finished basement. Protect Environmental set up monitoring equipment and determined that we had levels of around 10 pCi/L, something confirmed by a consumer grade monitor I purchased independently. Shad Evans of Protect Environmental helped determine where to install a mitigation system and exhaust pipe, something complicated by our house’s window, dormer and exterior utilities placement. Lead technician Larry and his colleague explained what they were doing, were extremely neat, and installed the system in a few hours time. The exhaust pipe placement in particular was thoughtfully done. The result… within 24 hours, the radon level was below 1.0 pCi/L and has remained there since installation. Excellent company.
Response from the owner:Mr. Wheeler - Thank you for taking the time to leave the 5 stars and positive feedback. We're happy you're pleased with our team and services. We're passionate about radon mitigation and are glad we could help create a healthier home for you & your family. And we truly appreciate your business! ~The PE Team / Radon Be Gone
The company did an excellent job of installing and explaining the radon mitigation system. They were able to get the radon levels from a starting point of 27 to under 1 after the system was installed. I have already recommended them to a neighbor.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave the positive feedback about our team and services. We're so glad you're pleased and that the radon system is creating a healthier home for you & your family!! And thank you for telling your neighbor about us - we'll take good care of them as well! =)
Great communication, expert knowledge, easy explanation, easy to schedule, professional, very satisfied with update to my 14 year old system.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback and 5 stars! We truly appreciate it and are glad you're pleased with our services and team!
Great service. Got me the model of my old fan from a previous business's records.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-Stars! Let us know if you ever need anything else! PE
Setting up the appointment was easy and able to be done fairly quickly. The technicians for the pre-install, full installation, and follow-up visits were very knowledgeable, friendly, and very thorough in their work and in answering our questions. Their explanations of the system and how it works and what to watch for were very clear. They were also very careful working in our home, and cleaned up the work areas well. We recommend them highly for RADON Mitigation work!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the positive feedback and 5-star review! We'll pass it along to our team. We really appreciate your business!
If I could, I'd give them a 10! From start to finish with a radon mitigation system installation, they were all very professional, friendly, welcoming of questions without impatience, and very communicative by email and texts. They instilled confidence that they know their stuff. Four days after they installed our mitigation system, our radon level dropped from a scary 53 pCi/L to 0.9 pCi/L. This company is great!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the positive feedback & 5-Star review! We're so glad you're pleased with our services & team. We truly appreciate your business and are happy you & your family can breathe easier with the radon system in place! 🙂 ~The PE Team
I have a slightly more complex setup with a crawl, newer perimeter French drain, finished basement, and egress window and Protect Environmental got my levels down from 11 to 1.5! Portia in the office is super friendly and responsive, and Brad and his team are extremely knowledgeable and hard working. They beat three other quotes I received, too. Couldn't be happier and would HIGHLY recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the positive feedback & 5 Stars! We're thrilled you're happy with our team & services. We're passionate about reducing radon levels to help create healthier environments for our clients...and we truly appreciate your business! The PE Team
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We're glad you're pleased with our team and services! PE
Fine for installation but subsequent service is not the best. No idea when they will show up and communication is not the best.
Response from the owner:David - sorry to see your review. I have discussed the situation with our office staff and I know that we narrowed down the arrival window to 12 - 2 based off the number of appointments that our estimator had for the day, unfortunately we do not know how long each appointment will take and today the estimator was running ahead of schedule and was not able to meet you. We did however talk with and provide feedback to Michael in regards to our findings and recommendations for next steps. I would be happy to set a time to come out and discuss these findings in person, just let us know some time slots and I will make one of these work. Shad Evans - Columbus Branch Manager
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 Stars - we truly appreciate it!
noah and Ethan were very professional and friendly. I am 100% sure that the job that they have done will surpass anyone in the business. before they started they made sure all the details in the original estimate is what they are going to do. they informed me of the process and the time involved. they asked if I had any questions as they explained everything. once they finished they explained the operation of the system and checking of the sensor for me to observe regularly. they protected all the work areas with coverings. we're very satisfied and will recommend the company to others. thanks again. Michael Smerdell Delaware Ohio
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience and the 5 Stars! We’re happy to know our team provided excellent service and took great care throughout your project - we'll definitely pass the feedback along to Noah & Ethan. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your trust. ~The PE Team
From start to finish, Protect Environmental - Dyllon & Chris did a solid install job. Very courteous and professional.
Response from the owner:So glad you're pleased with Dyllon & Chris and their work! Thanks for taking the time to leave a 5-Star review...we really appreciate it! ~The PE Team
I was referred to Protect Environmental and the results was amazing. From the first call getting scheduled for a quote to installation. Everyone was professional, punctual, and friendly. I was told it would be 7-10 day turnaround from signing a contract to install but due to a project being completed sooner they were able to fit me in the schedule earlier than expected. The day of the installation went rather well was able to watch and ask questions the tech was friendly and made sure I understood everything before leaving. I will be referring people to this company going forward.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback and 5-Star Review! We're so glad you're pleased with our team and system. We truly appreciate your business and referrals! ~PE
Great job! Explained the whole process before they started and went over everything when they finished. Cleaned everything up nicely. Noah and Ethan both very professional and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:We're glad you're pleased with our team & services - thank you so much for the 5 stars and taking the time to leave a review. We'll definitely pass the positive feedback along! Sincerely, PE
Had Noah come in to work on internal installation with Ryan and Ethan working on external for a new radon mitigation system. We got three crawl spaces and a pump, and they did a great job working throughout the day to seal things up and explain the system to us. It'll be another day to come in and lay the plastic cover to finish sealing, but all the other work was done and it looks great so far. Noah did well explaining how we can check the system to ensure it works, where all the pipes are running, where the exits are, and they labeled well on the box where the switch is for the system so we can be aware. They let us know that if we run into issues we can call them and for the pump they put in a window held by three screws and sealed with a gasket so we can see whats going on in there without having to remove the seal. Great company to work with so far and we look forward to the finished system and getting to see it work. The fan is already running and it is quite pleasantly quiet so we're happy about that as well. I expected it to be louder than it is, so it was a nice surprise. We have wildlife in the area and they meshed the top to ensure no birds, bats, or squirrels get in there.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback & 5 Star Review! We'll be sure to pass it to your team!! PE
The service was excellent! Noah and Chris were very professional, thorough, and responsible! They worked hard and did an amazing job getting rid of the radon in my house!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback - we'll definitely pass it along to your team! We're glad you're pleased with their work and the results of the radon system. We truly appreciate your business!
We had Protect Environmental install a Radon mitigation system and sump pump. They were on time and did a good job in resolving my Radon issue.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review and 5 stars! We truly appreciate your business. ~The PE Team
Protect Environmental did an excellent job throughout the entire process of mitigating the radon level in my house. Brad was thorough, knowledgeable and professional. He explained the process and options when he came to my house to inspect it and give me an estimate. Noah and Ethan arrived early and were professional and knowledgeable. They explained the process and did an exceptional job installing the mitigation system and sealing cracks in the garage floor. Additionally they were polite and congenial, answering my questions. The job was completed within 2-3 hours and the clean up was immaculate. I highly recommend Protect Environmental.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback and 5 Stars! We're glad you're pleased and will definitely pass the feedback to Brad, Noah and Ethan. We truly appreciate your business!! PE We appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear Brad, Noah, and Ethan provided a professional and thorough experience from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thank you for trusting Protect Environmental to help make your home a safer place to breathe. – The Columbus Protect Environmental Team
Can't say enough wonderful things about Protect Environmental. They were thorough and thoughtful, effectively lowering our radon levels after another company gave up on us. I'm so grateful for their expertise.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback...we're so glad we were able to lower your radon level with diagnostics & additional mitigation. Sincerely, The PE Team
Protect Environmental has been a pleasure to work with. They made everything so easy. The communication is the best service. I had quite a few questions, changes, etc. and the service was always pleasant. The technicians that installed the system were so delightful and worked quickly and with great care. I appreciate all of the help in radon mitigation 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback & 5-Star review...we truly appreciate it!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-Star review!!!
Posted a review earlier but neglected to mention Brad who came to the house to evaluate the basement before the actual mitigation took place. He was professional, knowledgeable and friendly just like everyone else was. Thank you Portia, Alicia, Dylan, Ryan & Brad. I would highly recommend this company.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review and 5-Stars...we all truly appreciate your recognition! ~The PE Team

RRNC FAQs

What is Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC)?

RRNC is the practice of building radon control features into a home during construction, including a gas-permeable layer, sealed foundation joints, and sub-slab vent piping that routes radon safely above the roofline.

Yes. Installing RRNC during construction is significantly less expensive than retrofitting a mitigation system after the home is finished, because the components are integrated into the foundation while it is still being built.

No. Even with RRNC installed, the EPA recommends post-construction radon testing to confirm the system is working effectively and indoor levels are below the action level of 4.0 pCi/L.

Passive systems rely on natural airflow to vent radon out of the home. Active systems include a fan that creates negative pressure beneath the foundation. The right approach depends on the home’s design and radon risk.

Yes. The same design elements that control radon, like gas-permeable layers and sealed penetrations, also help reduce moisture vapor beneath the foundation, supporting better long-term moisture management.

Yes. We work with builders, architects, engineers, and homeowners to design and install RRNC systems during the construction phase, with engineering support available through Protect Environmental.

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