Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services

What Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services does

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services is a privately-held, family-owned LLC operating from Oswego, Illinois, that has specialized exclusively in residential radon mitigation since 2008. The company installs sub-slab depressurization systems, the dominant remediation approach for homes with elevated radon levels, using radon fans, PVC pipework, suction points, sealing techniques, and manometer monitoring devices. Its founder Christopher Bice is dually licensed as a Radon Mitigation Professional (IEMA license RNM2008209) and a Licensed Electrician, and the firm is union-trained, bonded, and insured.

The company operates three integrated service lines: (1) radon mitigation system installation for new construction, existing homes, and activation of builder-installed passive/skeletal systems; (2) radon repair and maintenance, including fan replacement and diagnostics; and (3) a dedicated real estate transaction service for home sellers, buyers, and agents needing fast installation to meet closing deadlines and disclosure requirements. Guardian Radon reports a 100% success rate on installations, reduces radon levels below the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, completes most installations in approximately half a day, and backs all work with a five-year transferable warranty. The firm has also received a Green Award for the energy efficiency of its installed fan systems.

Commercially, Guardian Radon runs a sales-led, direct-to-consumer model with free onsite estimates and no minimum fee. Marketing is concentrated on location-specific SEO, educational blog content, Yelp reviews, and referral partnerships with real estate professionals, the National Association of REALTORS, a Mainstreet Affiliate Partner, and two local chambers of commerce. Service coverage spans 20+ Chicago suburban communities across Kane, Kendall, Will, and DuPage counties, with average industry installations priced in the $1,000-$2,500 range. The customer base is highly fragmented across residential homeowners, real estate agents, sellers, buyers, and a growing landlord/renter segment driven by 2024 Illinois radon disclosure laws. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has not raised institutional capital.

Name

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services

Legal name

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services, LLC

Website

https://guardianservices.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services is a family-owned, Oswego, Illinois-based firm specializing exclusively in residential radon mitigation system installation, repair, and real estate transaction support for homeowners, real estate agents, and landlords across 20+ Chicago suburbs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radon Mitigation Services

NAICS

Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Radon Mitigation & Ventilation Services (HSAOAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Radon Detection & Monitoring Systems (HSAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Radon mitigation services
• Residential radon testing
• Radon system repair
• Sub-slab depressurization
• Electrical contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Radon Mitigation Installation Services: One-time professional installation of radon mitigation systems for residential homes, including new construction, existing homes, and activation of builder-installed passive/skeletal systems. Revenue generated through service fees for installation, repair, and maintenance work.
2. Radon System Repair and Maintenance: Maintenance, inspection, and diagnostics services on existing radon mitigation systems. Includes fan replacement and system repairs.
3. Radon Services for Real Estate Transactions: Fast, efficient installation services for home sellers and real estate agents to meet real estate transaction deadlines and disclosure requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services installs, repairs, and maintains radon mitigation systems in residential homes across the Chicago suburbs. Services cover new construction, existing homes, activation of builder-installed passive/skeletal systems, and fast installations for real estate transactions. The company is dually licensed as a radon mitigation professional and electrician, enabling bundled electrical work alongside mitigation installations.

Product overview

Guardian Radon Mitigation & Electrical Services is a family-owned radon mitigation service company offering three integrated service offerings: radon mitigation system installation for new and existing homes, radon repair and maintenance services, and specialized real estate transaction services. The company also provides electrical services as a dual-licensed contractor. All services are backed by a 5-year transferable warranty and guarantee radon levels below 4.0 pCi/L.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radon Mitigation Services Expert-level installation of radon mitigation systems for homes, remodeling, and new construction projects, delivered by union-trained specialists with guaranteed results to reduce radon levels below 4.0 pCi/L.
• Radon Repair Services Maintenance, inspection, diagnostics, and repair services for existing radon mitigation systems, including fan replacement and system restoration.
• Radon For Real Estate Specialized radon mitigation services for home sellers and real estate agents, including fast installation for real estate transactions with aesthetically pleasing system designs.
• Electrical Services Electrical work provided by a licensed electrician, enabling bundled services with radon mitigation installations when needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of radon levels reduced below 4.0 pCi/L
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)coreOthersLicensing and regulatory body for radon mitigation professionals in Illinois. Company and its founder Christopher Bice (license RNM2008209) are licensed and certified by IEMA. IEMA sets radon code compliance standards that company adheres to for all installations.
• American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)coreOthersIndustry standards organization for radon professionals. Company follows AARST/ANSI standards for radon mitigation installations and references their guidelines for proper system installation.
• Oswego Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business membership organization providing networking and community presence in Oswego, IL service area.
• Plainfield Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business membership organization providing networking and community presence in Plainfield, IL service area.
• National Association of REALTORSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional association for real estate agents. Company partners with real estate professionals for radon services during property transactions.
• Mainstreet Affiliate PartnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership for real estate and relocation services referrals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Airthings: Consumer and prosumer radon monitor manufacturer; comparable as an adjacent company raising radon awareness and educating homeowners, indirectly driving demand for professional mitigation services like Guardian's.
• RadonAway: Manufacturer of radon mitigation fans, suction systems, and monitoring equipment widely used by radon mitigation contractors including Guardian; comparable as the dominant equipment supplier in the radon mitigation value chain.

Direct peers

• SWAT Environmental: National radon mitigation franchise offering residential sub-slab depressurization and installation services across multiple U.S. states; directly comparable as a similarly specialized radon mitigation service provider with broader geographic reach than Guardian.

Broad incumbents

• Trane: Major HVAC manufacturer and home services provider with a national dealer network spanning indoor air quality; comparable as a broad incumbent whose contractor ecosystem could compete with or partner on radon mitigation offerings.
• Carrier: Global HVAC and indoor air quality company with a broad residential services network; comparable as a broad incumbent whose dealer and installer networks could expand into radon mitigation, representing both a competitor and a partnership channel.

Emerging players

• Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: Largest home inspection franchise in North America, frequently bundling radon testing with home inspections; comparable as a real estate transaction-driven referral source that increasingly overlaps with radon mitigation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guardian-radon-mitigation-&-electrical-services

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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