RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

ClearShield Radon Solutions draws its name from our mission: to make indoor air clear and shield homes from radon exposure. We operate in the indoor environmental health sector, specifically professional radon testing and mitigation. Our core services are certified diagnostic testing and the design and installation of custom radon reduction systems for single-family and multi-family residential properties. We employ nationally certified technicians and use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to deliver consistent, code-compliant, and verifiable results. One-liner: we reduce radon quickly, measurably, and compliantly.

We deliver value through site-specific system design, fast installation, post-installation verification, and documented warranties and reporting. What sets us apart is a lean, scalable operations model focused on technician productivity, transparent pricing, and a digital customer portal for scheduling, reports, and warranties. Target customers are homeowners and property managers in suburban and urban U.S. regions with elevated radon prevalence. Short-term goals: launch operations in Q1 2026, complete 500 jobs in year one, and achieve a 90% same-day diagnostic-to-install conversion. Long-term goals: dominate three regional markets within five years and maintain >70% gross margin on installations. One-liner: scale by standardizing installation quality and exceptional customer communication.

Problem

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. It is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless radioactive gas that enters homes through foundation cracks and construction joints and can accumulate to hazardous levels without visible signs.

Homeowners and multi-family property managers routinely lack awareness, routine testing, and access to certified mitigation. As a result, many residences remain unknowingly exposed to long-term health risk and noncompliant with safety expectations.

Existing solutions are fragmented: awareness campaigns, consumer test kits, and unregulated installers leave gaps in reliable diagnostics and verified system performance. There is a clear need for a professional, certified service that provides accurate testing, custom mitigation design, and documented results.

We will launch in 2026 as a focused radon testing and mitigation firm employing nationally certified technicians, using advanced diagnostics, and delivering verifiable mitigation systems to close that gap and protect indoor air health.

Solution

Radon is a silent, odorless radioactive gas that causes thousands of U.S. lung cancer deaths annually and often goes undetected in basements and crawl spaces. Our business closes a market gap by offering certified short- and long-term testing, custom-engineered active soil depressurization systems, post-mitigation verification, and ongoing monitoring, providing homeowners and real estate professionals a reliable, certified partner that prevents transaction delays and reduces health risk.

One-liner: Certified testing, engineered mitigation, verified results, and a lifetime performance guarantee that keeps indoor radon below EPA action levels.

Mission Statement

We protect families and save lives by eliminating the threat of radioactive radon gas in every home we service, using certified expertise and state-of-the-art technology. We deliver transparent pricing, clear education, and an unwavering guarantee of system performance to ensure healthy indoor air. We commit to customer satisfaction, continuous innovation, and long-term community health so homeowners can trust their indoor environment for future generations.

Key Success Factors

Our success rests on a certified technical team, low customer acquisition cost, a lifetime guarantee, high-margin service rates, and rapid payback aligned with the healthy‑home trend.

• AARST‑NRPP certified technical team ensures compliance and higher conversion.
• Low CAC via referral network keeps marketing spend minimal and repeat business high.
• Lifetime performance guarantee builds long‑term trust and referral velocity.
• Installation rates start at $185.00/hour, driving strong gross margins and cash flow.
• 5‑month break‑even / 10‑month payback delivers fast capital recovery and scalable unit economics.

Financial Summary

Concise financial snapshot showing revenue, EBITDA, break-even, cash minimum, and investor returns.

Financial requirements include initial capex and working capital to reach operations; break-even is May-26 (5 months), payback in 10 months, and minimum cash maintained at $797,000; project IRR is 15.24% and ROE is 6.27%.

Overall outlook: strong early profitability and scalable margins with clear cash cover and investor returns.

Funding Requirements

We seek $889,500 to fund $77,500 in capital expenditures and maintain a $797,000 minimum cash balance; the business projects $787,000 revenue in 2026, break-even in May 2026, and a 15.24% IRR.