ABOUT DUPAGE RADON CONTRACTORS

highly TraineD radon experts: Experience the Trifecta

DuPage Radon Contractor’s team has industry-leading training, including field expertise in commercial construction, building science and mitigation. The firm is highly rated, fully credentialed, and family-owned.

Exceptional Training

DuPage Radon Contractor’s level of team member training greatly exceeds most other radon mitigation teams in the Midwest.

  • Proprietary Procedure Manual: A comprehensive proprietary manual has been developed over the past 12 years to use as a training and reference guide. The 700+ pages include guidance, explanatory diagrams, photos, and examples of installation and diagnostics procedures.
  • Proprietary Classroom Training: Information within the manual is presented during 10-12 days of in-classroom training, occurring across about three years of employment. The training includes numerous practice exercises and hands-on run-throughs.
  • Proprietary Testing Program: Over 35 quizzes and interactive tests have been developed to ensure comprehension of the procedures presented in the manual.
  • Concurrent Field Training: A program of field training concurrently occurs with the interspersed classroom training. All topics in the manual are covered in-depth at least twice – once in the field and once from in-office training.
  • Industry-Standard, 3-Day Course & Exam: The industry-required three-day course and exam are also required for our team to enable them to meet current licensure requirements.
Training in progress for commercial radon services

experience the trifecta

Distinctive in this industry, DuPage Radon Contractor’s team possesses experienced proficiency in all three critical disciplines: building science, commercial construction, and mitigation. Because of the firm’s complete knowledge base, better solutions are identified and fewer problems occur with our radon mitigation services. The team leaders convey their specific expertise to the other team members by way of the firm’s exceptional training program.

Commercial Construction

With a cautious, avoid-problems mentality and extensive project-management background, co-owner Shawn Swallow (MBA) has years of experience in large-scale commercial construction and remodeling. He’s fluent in blueprint interpretation, commercial work-flow processes and issue–avoidance techniques.

Building science

With a perpetual curiosity regarding the science of building dynamics, co-owner Dan Potter (BA, MA) has certifications from various building science institutes. This knowledge of airflow dynamics and diagnostics becomes especially useful in solving complicated mitigation issues influenced by commercial building air flow and building stack effect.

RADON & VaPOR
MITIGATION

With an engineer’s passion for analyzing information to solve (or avoid) problems, our Lead Project Manager Mike Murphy, has a wealth of radon and VI mitigation experience. As the son of the original founder, (35 years ago) he has been in the industry nearly his entire life. He attends symposiums and conferences to keep abreast of all the latest mitigation techniques and spreads his knowledge throughout the team via the exceptional training program.

What Else Sets Us Apart?

In addition to exceptional training and the experience trifecta, a few other factors set DuPage Radon Contractors apart from competitors in the Chicago suburbs and the Midwest.

DuPage Radon Contractors has remained family-owned since its founding. Unlike national chains with distant ownership, we’re local and independent. When big decisions arise, we act fast. Want to speak directly with our owners, Dan Potter or Shawn Swallow? Simply let us know.

At DuPage Radon Contractors, we rely solely on full-time employees, rather than part-timers or subcontractors, to complete our work. Employing a dedicated staff allows for better oversight of our team’s performance and fosters a sense of commitment. Our full-time radon experts accumulate hands-on experience rapidly, outpacing what part-timers might gain over a longer period. Thanks to our robust training program and steady workload, new hires quickly shed their novice status. In fact, our installers frequently handle more projects in a single month than some part-time workers see in half a year.

DuPage Radon Contractors has undergone thorough reviews and background checks, earning top ratings from all of the leading and respected referral programs.

A+ Ratings and Reviews for Commercial Radon Services from BBB Yelp and Angie's List


Motivated to enhance our professionalism and contribute to both the industry and our local community, DuPage Radon Contractors actively engages and volunteers with numerous charitable and professional groups. The company’s leaders also hold top-level volunteer positions in IEA, the biggest radon and VI industry organization in the world, at both the national and chapter levels.

Commercial vs multi-family radon mitigation services

Commercial vs. Single-Family Mitigation

Commercial and multi-family mitigation often involves significantly more complexity than single-family homes.

The added complexity can occur in regulation compliance, building dynamics assessment (esp. stack effect and HVAC impacts), paperwork processes, design of the system itself, the installation process, general issue avoidance, and maintenance guidance.

Only a small percentage of the Midwest radon industry are fully skilled in commercial or multi-family mitigation. Selecting a firm with extensive commercial experience can be pivotal in obtaining a problem-free installation of a cost-efficient, effective system.

Smooth Running radon Projects

Over the years, we have integrated specialized capabilities designed to reduce the chance of radon mitigation project issues or delays.

Redundant
Capacity

Being larger, DuPage Radon Contractors has backup vehicles, a cross-trained team, and a fully stocked warehouse helping us avoid delays due to backordered parts, vehicle breakdowns, or personnel issues.

Team
Multi-Review

More eyes means less issues and fewer delays.

With multiple experts on staff, DuPage Radon Contractors can employ extensive reviews, catching any issues quickly and finding more efficient options for your needs.

Exceptionally
Equipped

Sub-slab issue avoidance and proper diagnostics often require expensive equipment. DuPage Radon Contractors has an unusually extensive array of resources, including ground-penetrating radar, blower doors, grab samplers, anemometers, continuous monitors, and more.

Regulation
Compliance Expertise

Regulation compliance can be tricky. DuPage Radon Contractors are experts at ensuring your radon system meets applicable state radon regulations, national standards, building codes, and/or mortgage industry rules.

Comprehensive radon mitigation services

Our complete suite of radon services ensures that every aspect of our radon mitigation process is handled with expertise, from the initial assessment to ongoing maintenance. As leaders in the field, we stand behind our reputation for quality and reliability.

DuPage Radon Contractors Technician with Radon Detector

Our HiSTORY

Founded in 1989 by Calvin Murphy, DuPage Radon Contractors emerged as one of the earliest radon companies in the region. Committed to outstanding customer service and meticulous attention to detail, the business flourished. Calvin’s son, Mike, pitched in from a young age. When Calvin relocated south to join his wife’s family, he entrusted the company to Michael Rumak, who steered it through the challenges of the recession.

After Michael’s retirement, Dan Potter and Shawn Swallow took the helm, upholding the pursuit of excellence. Together, they bring over 60 years of expertise in construction and building science management. Under their leadership, the company has grown steadily, maintaining a strong focus on exceptional customer service. Mike Murphy has since developed into a highly skilled and valued radon mitigator, playing a key role in the team.

Calvin Murphy, now settled downstate, continues to maintain a warm, cooperative connection with DuPage Radon Contractors.

Highly Credentialed and Acknowledged

Logos of Certifications and Affiliations for Commercial Radon Services

hire Dupage Radon CONTRACTORS for quality radon mitigation

With precision, expertise, and reliability, we are here to enhance your building’s safety and reduce radon risks. Take the next step with us today.