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Gold Standard Radon Resistant Builder

Download a printable version of the Gold Standard Radon Resistant Builders Brochure (PDF:250KB/4 pages)

Only Minnesota builders that have demonstrated the knowledge and experience to build a healthy, radon-safe home at the maximum level can earn MDH's Gold Standard designation. Hiring a contractor with the Gold Standard rating is a homeowner's assurance that the builder is qualified to install an active radon-resistant system.

What if I were to put a radon-resistant unit at a later time?

First, you risk your family's health by waiting. Secondly, not only is it more expensive to fix a radon problem after a home is built, the cost to operate a mitigation put in at a later date averages nearly four times the annual cost when compared to a system installed at the time of construction.

What does it cost to build a Gold Standard home?

The cost is minimal. More importantly, it costs much less to install a radon reduction system during construction of a new home than it will cost to fix a radon problem at a later date.

What does it cost to operate a Gold Standard home?

On the average, a radon reduction system costs slightly more than $12 per year to operate - just a fraction of what it costs to run a home computer, at more than $78 annually.

It may help control basement moisture

One common source of basement moisture, the entry of water vapor through the slab, may also be reduced by radon-resistant techniques. Therefore, a radon-resistant home may have less basement moisture than if it had been built without these features.

Gold Standard Builders

Gold Standard Builders are builders that have decided to take an active role in reducing the radon levels in the homes that they build. They are licensed contractors and are in the business to build homes, therefore they have to follow all the requirements of the building codes. For more information on building contractors please visit www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/RBCConsumer.asp

*Last Updated 5/2/13

If your builder does not currently build to the MDH Gold Standard have them contact Tom Standke at 651-201-5209 or by email.

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