Platte City

Located along the Little Platte River, Platte City is the county seat of Platte County, MO. It was incorporated as a city in 1843 and was founded by Zadock "Zed" Martin. Platte City is also the home of the longest continuously operating fair west of the Mississippi River, the Platte County Fair, which opened in 1863. The city was burned to the ground during the Civil war and was supposed to be the site of a robbery by Jesse James the morning he was assassinated.

• Are radon levels Higher in Platte City?

It is in Radon Zone 1, which means it is in a high-risk area of the country. That does not mean, however, that it is particularly lower or higher than the rest of the KC Metro area.

• Do you really need to seal my sump pit?

If you really want your system to work well...yes. We are seeking to create a vacuum underneath the house and a gaping hole in the floor goes a long way to impede that goal. We do our best to seal as neatly as possible and keep the area clean.

• What’s a High Radon Level?

The EPA recommended action level is 4pCi/L, so anything above this we would consider high. We have seen astronomically higher numbers than 4.

• How accurate are tests, really?

As with any testing or measurement process, variability in precision and accuracy is accounted for. Our use of Continuous Radon Monitors provides hour-by-hour monitoring and trustworthy results.

• Do I have to have the fan in a specific place?

We can do interior systems and exterior systems based on the homeowner's request. There are certain standards for the system to actually be effective, like how far they are away from a window, roof clearing, etc. We do our best to place systems in a spot that is discreet and doesn't take away from the aesthetic of the home. We will work with you to determine the ideal spot. The fan cannot be installed in the home unless it is in an uninhabited attic.