Radon mitigation in Larimore, North Dakota
Radon testing and systems for Larimore and the western half of Grand Forks County, near the Air Force Base and the Turtle River.
Larimore is a Grand Forks County town of 1,260 people at the 2020 census, about 28 miles west of Grand Forks by rail. It was founded in 1881 when the railroad arrived and was named for N. G. Larimore, who owned a large farm in the area. Jobs at Grand Forks Air Force Base and in Grand Forks have drawn commuters to live here, and Turtle River State Park is nearby.
Small-town houses, same radon risk
Rural and small-town homes aren't any safer. ND DEQ says radon is found throughout North Dakota soil and that 63 percent of the state's homes test above the action level. Many Larimore houses are older homes with basements, plus farmhouses outside town with additions built over several generations.
What radon work comes up around Larimore?
- Sub-slab systems in older basements
- Membrane systems where a crawl space addition meets the original basement
- Testing for buyers and sellers, including households tied to the Air Force Base
- Exterior pipe runs set up for wind and deep cold on open ground
Getting started
A free ND DEQ kit, while supplies last, or a hardware store kit is a fine first step. If the number comes back at 4 pCi/L or higher, call and we'll connect you with a radon company that drives out to Larimore.
Common questions
Do radon companies travel to Larimore?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that covers western Grand Forks County.
Do farmhouses need radon testing?
Yes. Any home that touches the soil can have radon, in town or out in the country.
Services in Larimore
- Radon testingShort-term kits, long-term tests and continuous monitors, plus confirming a high result and testing after a system goes in.
- Sub-slab radon systemsSub-slab depressurization: a suction pit, pipe and fan that pull radon from under the basement floor and vent it above the roof.
- Crawl space radonSealed membrane systems for dirt-floor crawl spaces, plus suction for slab additions and mixed foundations.
- Radon fan repairDead, loud or vibrating fans, flat manometers, cracked or frozen pipe, alarms, retests and system upgrades.
- Real estate radonTesting during the inspection window, Minnesota's seller disclosure rules, and fixing a high result before closing.
Nearby areas
Radon kit came back over 4?
Call and a local radon mitigation company will look at your house and quote a system.