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<a href="https://www.moldmedics.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mold Medics</a>, the emerging indoor environmental health concept, has set itself apart by offering radon remediation services. While radon testing and remediation services are typically available through mom-and-pop businesses,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/moldmedics">Mold Medics</a>’ willingness to offer such services as a unified franchise system is a key differentiator.“There’s not really a strong market presence from a big, national brand offering radon mitigation,” explained&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-swackhammer-15869861?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tim Swackhammer</a>, CEO. “It’s a very segmented market, and it’s a service that isn’t always easy to find.”What Is Radon?Radon is a byproduct of the breakdown of uranium in the Earth’s crust. In the case of homes specifically, radon is able to enter through what is called the stack effect, Swackhammer explained. As it emanates up from the earth, it can seep through cracks in the foundation of the home or perforations where utility lines enter the home, entering the lower levels of the structure.“If you think of your house as a big chimney, air goes from the bottom and works its way up,” he added. “The lower levels of the home are always under negative pressure compared to the other areas of the house, so it is constantly sucking in whatever air it can to reach a pressure equilibrium. As it pulls in this air, a lot of what comes from underground will include the gasses found in soil — including radon.”The danger of radon is that it is both radioactive and incredibly difficult to detect. Much like carbon monoxide, radon is colorless, tasteless and odorless, making it entirely impossible to detect with natural senses.“Because it’s radioactive, radon is constantly decaying, emitting what we call alpha particles — a type of radiation,” Swackhammer explained. “Those particles damage the sensitive tissue in our lungs. Every time we breathe in radon gas, it decays within our lungs, damaging that tissue. This is a very big problem because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. First is smoking, second is radon.”According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">EPA</a>, radon is the cause of 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year.Where Is Radon Found, and Why Does That Matter?As Mold Medics looks to expand in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and more, its target markets align well with some of the communities that are most affected by radon.“Some areas are more prone to radon issues because of the geography,” Swackhammer said. “Uranium is more prevalent in certain types of soil, particularly along the mountains. Pennsylvania and Ohio tend to have pretty high levels of uranium in the soil, which results in higher levels of radon in homes. All along the Appalachian Mountains, you have pretty high levels of radon.” &nbsp;<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AnjSoPIeL1QoBFV0u2fMnqbxvP2S5qduQay8YvmGFUlqa9f8vGt5iQTEkhIGozZU3EK5xmhuYtyJ0pEqbzK0kG-vhVAWAj6X5P7un4g_KfvhFy5zV6IfkwYjXutxybbr4ZDGqZRitULN2wGMHNCixsg">Photo credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2018-12/documents/radon-zones-map.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">epa.gov</a>Red zones, or Zone 1 areas, have the highest potential for radon, where “average indoor radon levels may be greater than four picocuries per liter.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Four pCi/L</a> is the radon concentration at which homeowners are advised to take action in order to prevent further health consequences.“A lot of radon prevalence happens to coincide with the areas that we’re looking to grow, which makes a lot of sense,” he added. “And we’re looking to grow concentrically so we can have a good support system in place for onboarding franchisees. That overlap is definitely something that makes our target markets appealing from a franchising perspective.”The start-up costs for starting a Mold Medics are $83,049–$158,999, with an initial franchise fee of $29,999. For more information on franchising with Mold Medics, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moldmedics.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mold-medics-corners-the-market-as-the-only-franchise-offering-in-demand-radon-related-services-2721333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.moldmedics.com/franchising</a>.

Mold Medics Corners the Market as the Only Franchise Offering, In-Demand Radon-Related Services

Mold Medics Corners the Market as the Only Franchise Offering In-Demand Radon-Related Services

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