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A Message Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020-04-02T00:00:00.05Z
Corey Pylkas
we are well informed and ready to serve you during this difficult time. As always, the health, safety, and well-being of our customers, employees and community members are our top priority.
<p>Northland Basement Systems is actively monitoring the public health situation related to COVID-19 to ensure that we are well informed and ready to serve you during this difficult time. As always, the health, safety, and well-being of our customers, employees and community members are our top priority.</p>
<p><span>Preventive Measures We Have Taken</span></p>
<p>As things continue to evolve, we want to outline the measures we have taken to ensure optimal health and safety within our company.</p>
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<li>We have enhanced daily cleaning and disinfecting of all customer and employee spaces (this includes our trucks).</li>
<li>Hand sanitizer and wipes have been supplied to all buildings and employee work areas.</li>
<li>Employees have been advised to stay home if they are sick until they are symptom-free.</li>
<li>Team members will refrain from shaking hands, but still, smile!</li>
<li>We have comprehensive electronic transactions available for contracts and work scope changes.</li>
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<p>While we continue to serve homeowners for all their Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace, Foundation Repair & Basement Finishing we have indefinitely suspended all Realtor Fix It to List it programs, Association training's, home Shows, Continuing Educational seminars and other group events.</p>
<p>We remain committed to serving you and our community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</p>
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<p>Be safe and stay well.</p>
2020-04-02T00:00:00.05Z
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Take Steps to Protect Your Home During National Radon Action Month
2017-01-01T00:00:00.05Z
Iris Doubleday
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, a time when homeowners are encouraged to learn about the dangers of radon exposure and take action to protect their homes through radon testing and radon mitigation.
<p><img title="National Radon Action Month" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1091/medium/ram1highresolutionwinter-2_1482330805.jpg" alt="National Radon Action Month EPA" width="400" height="112" /></p>
<p>Image source: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/">Environmental Protection Agency</a></p>
<p>Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but its presence could be all too real in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring gas caused by the decay of radium, thorium, and uranium in the soil, and it can enter your home through cracks in your foundation or even seep inside with groundwater. Exposure to dangerous levels of radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 21,000 residents every year. The good news is, exposure to high levels of radon is an easily avoidable health risk if the proper steps are taken.</p>
<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month, a time when homeowners are encouraged to learn about the dangers of radon exposure and take action to protect their homes through radon testing and radon mitigation. During this month, your number one priority should be to perform a radon test for your home and, if high levels are found, install a radon mitigation system to restore your home’s health and safety. If you’re looking for other ways to get involved as well, help spread the word by urging others to protect their health by performing radon tests in homes, schools, and offices.</p>
<p>Below, we have provided some answers to commonly asked questions about radon so you can learn a bit more about radon exposure in Michigan and Wisconsin. Be sure to share the knowledge with your family and friends!</p>
<h3>Do I need to re-test my home for radon? If so, how frequently?</h3>
<p>The EPA recommends re-testing your home for radon approximately every two years. You should also perform a radon test if you have recently renovated your home or expanded your living area into a lower level such as a basement. These new living areas could have a higher radon level than the rest of your home, and a major renovation project can change your home’s radon levels by creating new entrances for the gas to seep into your home. You may also want to perform a new radon test during different seasons, as seasonal changes can affect radon levels. Radon testing is both simple and affordable, so it can never hurt to perform a new check for this potentially dangerous substance.</p>
<h3>I’m buying/selling a home. What do I do?</h3>
<p>If you are buying a new home in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s always a good idea to ask for a copy of recent radon test results. Even then, you may want to ask for a new test if the radon testing checklist items were not met, the last test was not performed recently, or you plan to live in a level of the house that is not currently occupied. The same criteria goes for those selling their home: always perform a radon test and review to ensure it was done correctly, take any steps necessary to install a radon mitigation system if high levels are found, perform a new radon test if you’ve recently completed renovations, and provide your radon test results to the buyer. Review this <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-05/documents/hmbuygud.pdf">Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon</a> from the EPA for more information.</p>
<h3>How do I know if there’s radon in my area?</h3>
<p>No matter where you live in Upper Peninsula, it’s possible that your home may have high radon levels. Every homeowner should conduct a radon test, regardless of geographic location. While some areas of the country have been shown to have lower radon levels on average than others, it’s important to keep in mind that dangerously high radon levels have been found even in places that are generally considered low risk. No matter your location, radon testing is always a good idea.</p>
<h3>Can radon levels vary from house to house in a neighborhood?</h3>
<p>Yes. Radon levels vary from home to home, so even if your neighbor’s home tested fine for radon, your home could be completely different. Radon levels depend upon a number of factors that are unique to your specific home, so the only way to know if your health is at risk is by completing a radon test.</p>
<h3>How can I trust that the radon test is accurate?</h3>
<p>When you’re ready to test your home for radon, you can either order a radon test kit from a qualified radon contractor or laboratory, or you can bring in a professional radon tester to complete a home inspection and select the radon test device that is most suitable to your home. To ensure the accuracy of your radon test, be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the test kit and consult your local radon contractor if you have any questions. Northland Basement Systems is your qualified radon contractor in Michigan and Wisconsin with extensive training and experience in setting up radon tests. We can help you select the most up-to-date radon device, recommend which options will work best for your home, and answer any questions you might have about the process and results.</p>
<h3>If I have a radon problem, what’s involved in getting rid of the problem?</h3>
<p>If a radon test reports a radon measurement at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), contact Northland Basement Systems to set up a radon mitigation system that is specifically designed to reduce radon levels to a healthy amount. There are several different methods for radon abatement that will prevent radon gas from entering your home while reducing your current radon levels, and we will help you select the best option for your home’s specific needs.</p>
<p>Take the first step in keeping you and your family healthy and safe! Contact Northland Basement Systems today for radon testing or to get an estimate on installing a radon mitigation system in your home. We provide radon services in Marquette, Iron Mountain, Ashland and throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.</p>
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2017-01-01T00:00:00.05Z
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Reduce Your Home's Radon Risk During National Radon Action Month
2016-01-21T00:00:00.05Z
Nicholas Dunn
January is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's designated National Radon Action Month - discover how radon testing and mitigation can benefit your home and prevent deadly lung cancer.
<p>Every year in the United States, more than 21,000 lives are taken by radon-induced lung cancer – a disease that is completely avoidable with the right precautions. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can be found in any property across the country. No matter where you live in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s crucial to find out if radon is a problem in your home. If testing shows a high radon level, steps should be taken to fix the problem to protect yourself and your family.</p>
<p>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has named January as National Radon Action Month, urging homeowners to take action now and test for radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive and can help prevent unnecessary exposure to the harmful gas.</p>
<p>National Radon Action Month is just one part of the EPA’s larger plan to eliminate radon concerns in Michigan and Wisconsin and all across the country. The National Radon Action Plan, released late last year, is a collaboration among several organizations dedicated to reducing radon risk in 5 million homes and saving 3,200 lives annually by 2020.</p>
<p>Testing for radon and if necessary, reducing high radon levels with radon mitigation should be your top priority during National Radon Action Month, but the EPA also suggests other ways to get involved. You can help spread the word about radon to your friends and neighbors. If you’re planning on selling your home and haven't had the radon level tested, you should take steps to fix the problem now to protect your family and pass on the health benefits to the next homeowner.</p>
<p>Northland Basement Systems is proud to support National Radon Action Month by providing homeowners in Upper Peninsula with effective radon mitigation. Contact us today to schedule a radon test or request a quote to have a new mitigation system installed or to have your current system inspected!</p>
<p>For more information on radon and radon testing, you can see the EPA's <a href="http://www.epa.gov/radon/citizens-guide-radon-guide-protecting-yourself-and-your-family-radon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Citizen's Guide to Radon</a>.</p>
2016-01-21T00:00:00.05Z
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Marquette Foundation Wall Stabilization
2015-12-08T16:53:31.05Z
Northland Basement Systems
<p>Upon inspecting the affected walls it was proposed to stabilize the walls using our geo-lock wall anchor system. With the weather a big factor we were able to move our schedule around a little bit and installed 28 wall anchors completed on Dec 2nd. Effectively stabilizing the home's foundation allowed the sale to proceed.</p>
<p>Owner had listed a house with foundation walls cracked and bowing in. A possible buyer was interested in the property but was worried about the foundation as was the lender, the loan could not be issued until foundation was permanetly stabilized. We were contacted and did an inspection. </p>
2015-12-08T16:53:31.05Z
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How to Lower your Risk of Lung Cancer During Radon Action Month
2015-01-01T00:00:00.05Z
Northland Basement Systems
If there is radon in the air in your home, you are at risk for lung cancer. Learn how you can take action to protect yourself during National Radon Action Month in January.
<p><img style="float: right;" title="Radon exposure & lung cancer" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1091/medium/cancer_1414514514.jpg" alt="Prevent lung cancer caused by radon exposure" width="300" height="199" /></p>
<p>January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges that all homeowners have their homes tested for radon.</p>
<p>You have likely heard of radon at one time or another, but you may have never thought of it as something you should be concerned about. The EPA has recognized radon exposure as a growing health threat. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, this harmful gas is responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths each year.</p>
<p>Radon gas forms naturally from the breakdown of uranium in soil and can enter your home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes and even through your water supply. Radon is found everywhere in the US, including Michigan and Wisconsin. You can have a radon problem even if your neighbor doesn’t.</p>
<p>Testing is the only way to know if radon is a problem in your home. The best time to test for radon in your home is during the colder months when your windows and doors are shut. If test results show that your home has a high level of radon, the next step is to contact a radon professional to <a href="http://www.bsiadmin.com/portal/[page_url:43401]">install a radon mitigation system</a> to the level of radon in the air.</p>
<p>Northland Basement Systems is trusted by homeowners throughout Upper Peninsula who are looking for a guaranteed solution to their radon problem. If you are looking for radon testing, or you performed a test that showed <a href="http://www.bsiadmin.com/portal/[page_url:43403]">unsafe radon levels</a>, we can help. Radon exposure is preventable, but action must be taken. There’s no better time than now to protect your health!</p>
<p>Call us at [phone] today to learn more about our options for <a href="http://www.bsiadmin.com/portal/[page_url:43410]">radon testing</a> and mitigation.</p>
2015-01-01T00:00:00.05Z
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How to Protect Yourself from Radon Exposure & Radon-Induced Lung Cancer
2014-10-27T00:00:00.05Z
Office Office
Radon exposure can increase your risk of lung cancer. In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, Northland Basement Systems is encouraging all Michigan and Wisconsin homeowners to test for radon in their home.
<p><img style="float: right;" title="Radon-induced lung cancer" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1091/medium/cancer_1414514514.jpg" alt="Radon testing and mitigation can help prevent radon-induced lung cancer" width="300" height="199" />In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, Northland Basement Systems is encouraging all Michigan and Wisconsin homeowners to test for radon in their homes.</p>
<p>Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. While cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.</p>
<p>Lung cancer is often thought of as a self-inflicted disease. This misconception has unfortunately made it one of the most deadly diseases. Lung cancer is also among the causes that receive the least amount of research funding. Each year, more than 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer, and more than 150,000 people die from the disease every year.</p>
<h2>How is radon linked to cancer?</h2>
<p>Radon is found everywhere, in varying levels. Radon is a naturally-occurring gas that builds up as uranium and other soil particles decay. The gas then seeps into our homes and accumulates in our basements or crawl spaces. This can then travel up into the living space. When the radioactive particles are inhaled, this can damage the lining of the lungs and over time, can result in lung cancer.</p>
<p>Radon is undetectable to our human senses and kills around 20,000 people each year; just 840 less than Leukemia.</p>
<h3>The question you are likely asking yourself is: If radon is undetectable, how do I know if I should have my home tested?</h3>
<p>The only way to know if radon is present, and putting you and your family at risk, is to have your home tested. Radon testing is easy and inexpensive. "Do-it-yourself" radon test kits are available at some home improvement and hardware stores. Some states also provide free or discounted test kits. If you prefer, you can hire a certified radon testing specialist to perform a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) test.</p>
<p>Even if your neighbor doesn’t have a problem with radon in their home, the same may not be true for your house. There are many contributing factors to radon levels: season, soil composition, a home’s tightness of their building envelope, and more. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends maintaining a constant level below 4.0 picocuries per liter. Once you have had a radon test conducted and have received the results, Northland Basement Systems can recommend the right radon remediation system to extract the gas from your home, if needed.</p>
<p>As a qualified radon services professional, Northland Basement Systems is compliant with all state requirements to install a custom radon mitigation system. Our coverage area includes Marquette, Iron Mountain, Ashland and many parts of Michigan and Wisconsin. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!</p>
<p>There is no better time than now to make sure your family is protected from this deadly gas. </p>
2014-10-27T00:00:00.05Z
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Northland Basement Systems Now offers PolyLEVEL to Help Raise Sunken Concrete
2014-10-01T00:00:00.05Z
Steve Gomez
Northland Basement Systems can help raise your sinking concrete with PolyLEVEL!
<p>Northland Basement Systems, a household name for foundation repair and other home improvements, is now the local PolyLEVEL™ concrete leveling dealer. Since 1987 we have provided solutions to many household problems such as wet basements and sinking foundations, now we have the top of the line solution to repair uneven or sinking concrete slabs.</p>
<h2>What is PolyLEVEL™?</h2>
<p>PolyLEVEL™ is an affordable and less invasive solution to sinking or uneven slabs of concrete. No longer do you have to fear the mess of demolition ruining your lawn or causing other issues that will just need cleaning or repairing—with PolyLEVEL™ we lift the concrete instead of removing and replacing the slab.</p>
<h2>How Does it Work?</h2>
<p>Often called mudjacking, the process of pumping a mixture beneath a slab to level it out often uses a mixture that may in some cases be counterproductive. Our PolyLEVEL™ product supports the concrete and doesn’t add additional weight, prevents erosion, accrues no waste, and actually costs less than replacing the slab!</p>
<p>PolyLEVEL™ is a two-part injection foam that is waterproof and evens out any gaps or uneven slabs in your garage, patio, walkway, driveway, or other places.<br />Contact Northland Basement Systems today to schedule your free estimate for PolyLEVEL™ throughout Wisconsin or Michigan! This is just one more reason to trust Northland Basement Systems with your home’s structural integrity. We have the experience and know-how from years of repairing foundations, wet basements and crawl spaces, and remediating radon gas.</p>
2014-10-01T00:00:00.05Z
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There's No Better Time to Test for Radon
2013-12-18T00:00:00.05Z
Nicholas Dunn
Most of us spend a majority of our time indoors and this is especially true during colder months. With winter comes an increased risk of house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. When a home is sealed up for the winter, elevated radon levels can also become a major problem. Along with inspecting our heating system and installing a CO detector, winter is an ideal time to test for radon. During National Radon Action Month in January, Northland Basement Systems is encouraging Upper Peninsula residents to take action to protect their homes and families.
<h3><strong>Michigan and Wisconsin Residents Urged to Test for Radon During National Radon Action Month </strong></h3>
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<p>Most of us spend a majority of our time indoors and this is especially true during colder months. With winter comes an increased risk of house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. When a home is sealed up for the winter, elevated radon levels can also become a major problem. Along with inspecting our heating system and installing a CO detector, winter is an ideal time to test for radon. During National Radon Action Month in January, Northland Basement Systems is encouraging Upper Peninsula residents to take action to protect their homes and families.</p>
<h3>Elevated radon levels found in 1 out of every 15 homes</h3>
<p>Much like carbon monoxide, radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas. Elevated levels of radon are found in every state and can be present in every home. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 deaths per year. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer cases in the U.S. and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.</p>
<p>Radon is a naturally occurring gas that becomes a hazard when at a high concentration. The EPA has found proof that exposure to elevated levels of radon can have serious health implications, including cancer and death. When radon is trapped inside our home or a building, the gas can reach harmful levels. One out of every 15 homes is estimated to have elevated radon levels. The only way to find out if radon is a problem in your home is by conducting a test.</p>
<h3><strong>The cost of radon mitigation is the same as many home repairs</strong></h3>
<p>Testing your home for radon is easy and inexpensive. Radon test kits can be purchased at local hardware and home improvement stores. The EPA suggests having a radon reduction system installed if the test shows a radon level of over 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), however, levels less than 4 pCi/L may still pose a risk. A qualified radon contractor can thoroughly inspect your radon problem and help choose the right solution to effectively reduce radon levels. A radon mitigation system can reduce levels in your home up to 99 percent. If you already have a radon mitigation system installed, they can also provide a radon system inspection.</p>
<p>Northland Basement Systems urges Michigan and Wisconsin residents to take action during this year’s National Radon Action Month by testing their homes for radon. The cost of fixing your radon problem is similar to that of many home repairs like painting or installing a new water heater, but the payoff is priceless. Contact Northland Basement Systems to schedule a radon test or for more information on radon mitigation in Ashland, Houghton and surrounding areas.</p>
2013-12-18T00:00:00.05Z