Radon, Mold and Vapor Services | Protech Environmental

Protech began life in 1988 as a division of an Ann Arbor remodeling company. The radon business took off, and company’s management decided to spin it off as an independent corporation. Since then, the company has flourished and broadened its services well beyond radon.

Over the years we have helped in well over 20,000 real estate transactions ranging from single family homes to multi-multi-property IRS seizures. We’ve worked throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. As in any successful business, our people are the key. Check out what our customers are telling us. Click here for information on the certificates we have.

Protech’s business history

1988 — Founded as “Radon Control” division. Six whole radon systems installed; all are successful.

1989 — Safe-Aire franchise gives access to patented technology for radon reduction. Our first application is in a highly acclaimed entry in the Ann Arbor Showcase of Homes.

1989 — First company in Michigan to offer guaranteed radon reduction.

1991 — Spun off as an independent corporation, with one full time and two part time employees.

1992 — Licensed and certified for lead paint (in Maryland, one of only two states with licensing programs).

1992 — First lead testing contracts for HUD, in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

1994 — First mold consulting contract: Condo complex with high water table and improper vapor barrier.

1995 — Accepted as voting member of ASTM national committees on indoor air, radon and lead paint.

1997 — 10 full time employees.

2001 — Annual revenues surpass $1,000,000 for first time.

2002 — Move to new 4000 sf quarters. 18 full time employees.

2003 — Certified for conducting Energy Ratings (part of EPA EnergyStar program).

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Sarah Worsham a year ago

Super quick and efficient service of installing a radon mitigation system in the house we were selling. The installers were very knowledgeable and explained the system and the information to pass on to the buyer's. Definitely would recommend.

By regulation, radon fans must be located outside of the conditioned space of the home.

The regulation stipulates that the exhaust must extend above the roofline. The idea is to keep the exhaust gas from coming back into the house or impinging on patios, walkways, play areas, etc. There are three basic requirements: The exhaust must be

(a) at least ten feet off the ground,
(b) above the eave (not necessarily the edge) of the roof, and
(c) either ten feet away from, or two feet above, windows.

As long as the system is running, the air exiting the pipe keeps rain and bugs out. The system exhaust must be vertical, and upward. The rest of the system is designed so that it pitches back down toward the suction point, so that any water in the system drains back into the soil. Caps and other diverters can cause freeze-up problems from condensation when it’s cold out. Did you know: radon systems can expel hundreds of gallons of water vapor each year?

PVC piping is the most suitable material for the job. Metal downspouts are not intended to be used for gas exhaust applications, and the joints cannot be permanently sealed (they require frequent re-sealing). Downspouts also tend to ice up in the winter, disabling the system just when you need it the most.

Our standard sump covers are transparent, so you can shine a flash light into the sump pit to verify that the sump is working.

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Protech’s business history

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