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  SWAT Environmental

  16680 W Cleveland Ave Ste C New Berlin, WI 53151-3550

  
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  2000 S 4th St Milwaukee, WI 53204-4020

  
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  839 E High St Lexington, KY 40502

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  SWAT Environmental

  141 Parker St Ste 111 Maynard, MA 01754-2179

  
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  8020 Mine St Fogelsville, PA 18051-1622

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/05/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Radon mitigation system was installed on 6/27. The company didn't have all the parts to attach the system to the home and left. I was contacted that I needed to pay for the finished job. I had to call to schedule another appointment to have them finish adding the clamps. The retest was done 7/3 and it was shown that the levels were worse. The tech made things worse and did not properly install. I tried to contact for a resolution.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/06/2023

  Thank you for the feedback and apologize for your experience. ************** had everything he needed to complete the job. We are coming back out on 7/6/23 to add an additional clamp towards the top of the system stack as well as assess what additional steps can be taken to reduce the radon levels. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/07/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  Tech came out on the 7/6 did not place on missing clamp. Tech did not adjust anything for levels in reduction. Stated would be back tomorrow. 7/7 it was stated tech could not come out and would have to be scheduled for 7/10. This will be the 3rd appointment and time is of the essence. If not corrected could cost me the sale of my home. 

  
  Regards,
  
  ***************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/07/2023

  Went to home on 7/6/23 and found that there was a cold joint around the perimeter of the crawl space that was covered in plastic which was previously disclosed as being a concrete sealed crawl space. Technician began to seal it but was told by customer they will seal the rest. Discussed options of a ******* but customer stated they would be receiving a monitor today and would wait to see what the levels are after sealing the crawl space. We have a Technician scheduled to come out to the home again on 7/10/23. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/12/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

  When it comes to the tech the tech isnt certified in my state under NRPP. On 7/6 the tech never showed until 6:30pm. So no work could be done since the tech stated it was too late. Tech stated he had three jobs prior and ********** had scheduled him out too long for the day. No fault of my own but the fault lies on the business for lack of techs. Tech did the crawl space with caulk it was never covered with plastic. We have a vapor barrier in the basement but not in the the crawl space. I pointed the portion out the crawl space and asked him to caulk in case that was the issue. 

  Tech on 7/6 stated he didnt have time to do the caulking handed it to us. Which is unprofessional. 
  7/10 tech came out had to dig deeper and clean out since he didnt initially dig it deep enough. Tech went and caulked based on my request. All of this should have been done the first install day. So much time has been wasted on the job not being done correctly. Still not sure if it has been done correctly. 
  

  
  Regards,
  
  ***************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/19/2023

  Completed additional work on 7/10/23. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/16/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On May 4th, 2023 I called to Swat Environmental to get an estimate for a radon mitigation system for my home. After a few questions on the phone with *********************** sent me a proposal via email for the amount of $ 1.700.00 for a mitigation system installation that could change depending of a site inspection. I was agreed to schedule a visit, not an installation for May 8 between 12 PM to 2 PM. On May 8 I was visited by a technician that lasted no more than 10 minutes. On May 9 I got an invoice via email for the amount of ****** which its description refers a "Base Price" of $195.00 plus a "Fuel Surcharge" of $3.00. I reached out to the company asking for the invoice and ************ told me that the kind of appointment scheduled was for an installation and they are charging me a "mobilization fee to cover the expense associated with the lost work that day". So now, the company is pushing me to pay an invoice in the next 30 days or they will charge me additionally late fees and Interest of 1.5% per month as well as they will report me to all major credit bureaus. I do not accept the charge of $ ****** because I just only requested site visit to get an accurate estimate for the project discussed. Also, there's no contract signed between me and the company saying that I requested an installation visit. So there's no reason to damage my credit history with the credit bureaus in a period of 30 days. Moreover, I must to say that the company is not being clear and transparent. Also, the sales terms are confusing and try to tie you up so that you hire the service with them.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/17/2023

  We spoke to the customer for over 22 minutes and gave him a quote verbally and in writing. We confirmed with the customer how the installation would work on the day of the appointment. We also confirmed that the customer could pay the Technician after completion of work that day. Customer acknowledged that and said that was good. We have since spoke to the customer and explained all this to him. In addition, we explained that the $199 fee would be deducted from the quote if he ends up proceeding with the installation with us. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/11/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This is a health issue because radon is the seond leading cause of lung cancer. Swat Environment installed a radon mitigation system with the max *** option 03/03/2023 at my house. The floor was not sealed per the contract, not even to the "10' ft on each side of the stack" per ****** (from the second team sent out after I canceled payment the first time for non-performance). The contract states "Foundation inspected and cracks sealed as necessary to assure system efficiency." There are not other floor clauseses.. After the installation, the manometer was at 1.5 (no guidance provided). I personally sealed the entire basement, a gap 1/8-1/4 had developed between the slab and the cast concrete walls. Upon completion, the manometer istered 2.5. Second, there were no "Perform diagnostic tests and tune system as needed to verify system effectiveness, maximize energy efficiency, and eliminate audibility." There was no tuning whatsoever, and the *** is plainly audible inside the basement despite that it is mounted outside of the house. Also, there was no direction as to what the manometer was supposed to read with a completely sealed room (what is the best possible reading)? I request a refund of $300 for time and materials it took me to do their job in sealing the basement. The original job was not done to specifications of the contract. No information was provided after the installation. A second team was sent at my request to complete the sealing, but I was informed that there was a 10 limit on either side of the installation site. Lastly, the home radon kit was used and sent in per directions. No results have been provided. All requests, emails, and phone calls since 23 Mar have gone unanswered. I have asked the bank to stop payment again. I am disgusted with the level of service and the blatant disrespect in not even answering a call or email.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2023

  We have determined to agree to disagree on what did and should have been done. We are refunding the $300 as requested. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/28/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  SWAT needs to acknowledge the following:

  1. The job was not completed to specifications. There is nothing they can say that proves that they did, and I have proof that they did not.

  2. No information regarding the performance of the system has been provided, despite countless phone calls and emails.

  3. SWAT never answered the question "Why, when the team installed the system, the manometer reading was 1.5, and after I sealed the remainder of the basement, it immediately climbed to 2.5?" That manometer reading has maintained 2.5 since the sealing was completed.
  

  3. To date, the results of the radon test kit left by SWAT, which was subsequently conducted according to directions and returned, still have not been sent to me.

  Overall, SWAT has decided to "disagree" with the facts, which is hubris at its pinnacle. I will always caution against using SWAT to anyone considering a mitigation system. I would expect that the BBB would investigate SWAT for their shoddy business practice and exceptionally horrible customer service.
  
  Regards,
  
  *************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2023

  We had a conversation about your concerns and you disagreed with **. You asked for a refund of $300 and we agreed to it. We aren't going to continue to go back and forth. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/14/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Date of Transaction - January 26, 2023 Amount of money you paid the business - $198.90 What the business committed to provide you - They had given me a quote to mitigate radon of $1,927 which included a $550 Foundation Coring/Wall Penetration as an upgrade since my house was old. What the nature of the dispute is - They pressured me into making an appointment to get a place in their busy schedule and then when the guy showed up to install the system all he did was tell me why the work couldnt be done by him and he would have to send someone else back and that it would cost way more to do the work than I was quoted. They never gave me a new quote to do the work they just sent me a bill for $198.90 Visit charge which I didnt want that services since I wanted them to charge me $1,927 to install the system not come and charge me to tell me they could not do the work I needed done after waiting a month to have them out. I would like my money back since what I was offered radon mitigation which now seems it was not offered in good faith. Whether or not the business has tried to resolve the problem - No I have called their billing department, project manager (*********************), and main sales line every week for the last 6 weeks to get a call back each time it goes to voicemail I leave a detailed voicemail and no one calls me back. I also emailed their sales and billing team 4 times each with no reply other then an email saying if I didnt pay the $198.90 they would send me to collections. Account order tracking number -Quote #: ****** JOB NUMBER: ****** Invoice #: ******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/16/2023

  We came out the customer's home with the intent to install a radon system. The customer decided that based on where they wanted it located that it would have to go through an old fireplace and customer intended to run the pipe and have us back to install the fan. We communicated to the customer that once he rescheduled the appointment with us that we would reduce the installation price by the amount he paid for the site visit. ******** stated he would rather take care of on his own. We spoke to the customer on 1/27/23, left a message on 1/30/23, spoke to on 2/6/23, left a message on 2/7/23. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/19/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  We wanted the radon system installed through the foundation wall in front or back of the house like all of our neighbors. The installer who came said he didn't want to do that and told us we would have to have an unsightly pipe in our house a very lazy way to get out of doing what we wanted. He said only other option was we had to remove a chimney to make way for a pipe they would tie into. Basically wanted me to do all the work and pay him more than the original quote to do that. This was unacceptable to me then they charged me a visit fee for them to raise the price and do less work. Not sure how this is a good service. Then they say they called me back and left a message but the billing department called me back NEVER the project manager who could make decisions. The billing people said they couldn't help me unless I talked to the project manager who never bother to call me back after I tried to reach them ever possible way. They avoided calling me back and talking to me about this in the same way that they are trying to dodge their responsibility for not installing the system a way that everyone else in my neighborhood was able to do and for the price they originally quoted. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2023

  Every home is different, especially when they are built in the 1800's. What may work for a neighbor is not necessarily the same for every house. Options were explained to the customer. Customer decided not to use us. We charge a trip charge for **************'s time. If the customer would still use us to install the system we would apply the trip charge to the installation so it is wiped out. Customer again still decided they did not want to use us. We had our Sales Rep reach out to explain the situation and again the customer did not return the voicemail. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/28/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  You said "We had our Sales Rep reach out to explain the situation and again the customer did not return the voicemail." This is not true. Your sales person never called me. Your accounting billing team called me and told me to call your sales person but they never gave clear way to contact him. I called back 5 times and never got in touch with the sales person. I didn't decide not to use your team you didn't give me a choice to use you. Your installer you sent was lazy and rude. Said there was no way to do the job without a ton of extra cost for no good reason. Then never heard from anyone on your team who could do anything other than explain that I needed to pay this fee unless i used your team. That was not helpful to understand how I would have a different (not horrible) experience with the next installer who came out. So who in their right mind would use a company that charged you money to have a rude and lazy person come out to do work then tell you they can't or don't want to unless it costs more? So you are saying the right course of action would have been to pay another rude and lazy person come out and hopefully they would actually do the work at a much higher price and not just charge me another trip fee? All of this without talking to anyone who was more knowledgeable and helpful even after emailing 2 times and calling 5 times all because I missed one voicemail from a billing department person. If that is what you are saying then it is clear you are not trying in good faith to think about this from a customer's perspective and there isn't much point in talking since you are just gonna say you are are right and you don't care what the customer thinks which wasn't what I hoped for.
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/28/2023

  We will have to agree to disagree. We both clearly have a different perspective on how the interactions went. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/03/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  They said just to agree to disagree. Is that it no other mediation? Just they don't agree with no facts and I am stuck. Businesses get to write their own history? Is my only other option small claims court?
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/13/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Company sent an employee to look at structure of the house and provide an onsite quote to install a radon mitigation system to decrease radon levels to EPA standards. After receiving $1800 based on original estimate, system was installed. Upon post work testing, radon levels were still above EPA standards for health safety. Warranty states guarantee to radon mitigation standards. When I reached out about getting the system to do what it was supposed to do, there representative said I was underquoted and needed to pay $500 for an upgrade.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/16/2023

  We are scheduled to return to the property on 3/28/23.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/16/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  The business has agreed to check the installed radon mitigation system after prompting from my realtor.  The follow up email states they are still requiring additional payment if additional work is required to get radon levels down to EPA standards.
  
  Regards,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/16/2023

  Next step is to come out on 3/28/23 to review the work that was previously done and if anything additional is needed to mitigate the property. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/17/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  I would like confirmation in writing that there will be no additional charges to get the system working as promised (radon levels at or below EPA standards for health). 
  

  The business practice of we would rather underquote as sent by ************ in email form on 3/13/23 is unethical.  This sets up avenue of requiring upcharges as well as additional visits to the home after the original installation is complete to get advertised, guaranteed results. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/17/2023

  As we continue to state, we haven't charged you anything additional and have an appointment for 3/28/23 to review the system. If we tricked people into up-charging as you stated we wouldn't be in business for over 30 years. How about you hold off judgement until we have had a chance to review the system and see what can be done to help mitigate. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/20/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  I understand that you are recently under new management.  The facts, in my case, are as follows (so consumers can read on BBB site and have all the information):

  1) Seller's realtor contacted SWAT to get an estimate for radon mitigation system in Jan 2023.   

  2) SWAT sent a technician and was given access to all areas of the house.  

  3) An estimate was generated and the full amount for the radon mitigation system was pre-paid by the seller in Jan 2023. 

  4) After closing, we scheduled the radon mitigation be installed by SWAT.  

  5) On 2/13/23, the installer arrived on premise.  After initial inspection, he said the original inspection was incorrect and the cost to install would be an additional $700. 

  6) Only after calling the realtor and having them call the manager did SWAT determine that the error was on their side.  They completely the install without additional fees. 

  7) Two weeks after system installation, I completed the home radon test.  

  8) The levels returned above EPA standards for health. 

  9) I called SWAT on 3/13/23.  Later that day, I received an email that additional work was needed to get the radon levels down.  I was quoted $448 and asked to schedule the work.

  10) Only after I reached out to the realtor and she asked to have someone come out to inspect the current system did SWAT schedule a visit on 3/28/23.  

  11) The follow up email from SWAT stated: 

  "I spoke with (realtor's name); I can have a tech stop out and check to make sure the current system is working properly and that any minor adjustments dont need to be made. In the case that he determines you need upgrades those will still be at the original $399.00 discussed.

  12) My reasonable request is that the radon mitigation system installed by SWAT work at getting levels to below EPA standards without additional charges.  I would like this in writing as all other written correspondence has requested more payment. 

  This maybe a one off situation of which each step has resulted in additional charges after the initial on site estimate.   Please remedy to maintain your history of great customer service.  

   
  Respectfully,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2023

  Appointment scheduled for 3/28/23. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/29/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that I do not have enough information yet.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  On 3/28/23 a larger fan was installed.  Until we test and get results back from new air sample, I do not have enough information to determine is this resolved the issue.   Ill like to keep this compliant open until test results are received.   Additional work maybe necessary to bring radon levels down.  
  
  
  Regards,
  
  *****************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/05/2023

  Still awaiting SWAT to return to our residence to complete the radon mitigation work.   Was scheduled on 5/3 and they rescheduled to 5/9/23

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/09/2023

  ******* from SWAT came out to assess the previous mitigation setup.   He dug out the pit further stating that it was muddy and could affect the fan suction.   He provided another home radon test for ** to complete.  The test will take 3-4 days and then will be mailed out.   Usually takes another week for results to come back in.  I can update is levels are at or below EPA recommendations at that time.  (Estimate to be after 5/22/23)
  If radon levels are still high, they will come back to install a second tap. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/10/2023

  I do not want to close the complaint until completion of work.  I will not know if the adjustment yesterday will bring radon levels down until test results return.  If levels are still above EPA recommendations, SWAT will need to complete more work to the system they installed.  

  I will need until May 22 to get test results back and will update at that time. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/11/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On January 19th, we called the branch in ** to inquire about radon remediation. A proposal and appointment time were emailed on the 19th. The appointment was confirmed. The proposal was not signed. We were only prompted by text as a reminder to confirm the appointment. The proposal states someone (the customer) should be on site to approve the location of the radon remediation equipment. On the appointment day, the radon tech showed up an hour late after he called saying he would be there in ten minutes. He was let in the house by ******. ****** informed him where the basement was and told the tech to let her know of anything going on or any questions that she would be right upstairs because she had her toddler and newborn to look after. The tech did NOT come upstairs and did not inform ****** of what he was doing. The tech took it upon himself, with no prior written consent and no verbal consent on the day before he started drilling, if he could place the radon equipment in the place he put it. The tech then said he was in a hurry to leave and told me to sign a paper stating he came and completed the job. The tech said "I decided to place it in the wall and to install...such and such radon equipment." He proceeded to give me a kit to test the levels and left. The placement of the Radon equipment was not where the homeowners wanted. *******, ******'s husband, called and was referred to the manager. The manager gave us two options- 1. Pay them a percentage of a new one to move it to a new location. 2. They remove it for free. We would still have to pay for the original job. Dom, manger, said it was our fault because we gave the tech access to our house. We asked for it to be moved at no charge bc their policy was not followed and they did not have permission to place it there. *** refused and continued to say it was our fault. He even called my husband back to say the replacement would be full price and not discounted anymore after we said would pursue this w/BBB.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/19/2023

  The Technician met the customer at the house and the customer pointed out where they wanted the system to be placed prior to the Technician beginning work. The customer spoke to a Manager and got two options to help resolve the situation. We could relocate the system for a discounted price or we could remove the system for no additional cost. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/19/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  If I had pointed out where I wanted to system to be placed I would not be complaining about it or wanting it moved. You are lying. I will need a full refund or my system moved for free. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/21/2023

  We have provided two options to resolve the situation. 1. Relocating the system at a discounted price OR 2. Removing the system for no additional cost. Customer has not responded with which option they would like to move forward with. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/21/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  The options are to 1. refund full price or 2. Move the system at no cost to us. There was no permission given to drill into my house or install anything. Damage was done to my house. Please choose one of those options and we can proceed. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/23/2023

  We are not refunding or moving a system at no cost when the current system was approved for placement and is working as it should. Feel free to call our office to discuss further. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/23/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  The system was NOT approved. We were, and are still, being taken advantage of by a company that wants to lie and mistreat their customers.

  The two options are 1. Refund fully. 2. Move the system for free. 

   

  Please note the business in question is not negotiating or accepting an offer to right their wrong. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/30/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Contracted with Swat-Radon for radon remediation to be completed on January 15. The technician arrived at our house clearly under the influence of something--he was jittery, talking quickly, and pushing a decision on placement of the radon device. I called ***** at the Woodbridge number *************) and told him I was sending the technician away and why. He did not vouch for his technician. It is difficult to determine when someone is under the influence, however, I was employed as a drug alcohol counselor and am pretty familiar with the signs of substance use. I did not think it safe to allow him to do the job and did not want him around my family in that condition. We did not confront him, but instead, told him we'd changed our minds. He left without incident. We got the invoice for the cancellation charge, and I contacted the company by email. (attached). They are threatening to send us to collections--I paid to avoid that mess.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/19/2023

  We take accusations of employees being under the influence very seriously and have done the same with this concern. The reason for the trip charge was due to us sending a Technician to the home and the customer deciding they no longer wanted the system. If the only concern was the Technician then we would be happy to send another Technician out to complete the installation and waive the original trip charge. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/24/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  Thank you for sending SWATs reply.  Ive reviewed it and must advise  SWATs reply is factually in error.  I called ***** at the ***************** to advise him I thought the employee was under the influenceas soon as I became awarewhile the employee was still at my home.  He instructed me to send him back and did not offer another technician.  Rather than confront the employee with his substance use, we told the employee we did not want the work done and dismissed him.   We never advised SWAT we did not want the remediation completed.  In fact we are working with another company to install radon remediation.   We do want the remediation.  The work will be delayed several weeks due to SWAT Environmental. 

  
  Regards,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/24/2023

  Customer has hired another company to mitigate without giving us the opportunity to send a different Technician out. We are comfortable with that resolution based on our interactions with the customer. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/24/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

  The company would not respond or negotiate prior to getting BBB involved despite my multiple attempts to contact them.  We have already contracted with a different company for the work and would be in breach of that contract if we accepted SWAT's offer.  SWAT's contract for the work did not disclose a trip fee such as the one they charged us for.  Based on this situation, the only reasonable resolution to this matter is for SWAT to return our $198.00, discharge us from any responsibility under the contract to include not putting a lien on our property.
  
  Regards,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/27/2023

  We have attempted to resolve and customer is refusing.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/27/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  The business does not appear to understand the position THEY put us in by not sending a new technician after they were advised the first was acting as though he was under the influence, not clearly stating in their contract that we would be liable for work not performed (we would not have signed), not responding promptly to the two times I attempted to contact corporate, and threatening us with a lien on our property if we did not pay for work not performed.  Please ensure that my complaint and the company's response is included in the BBB website.  I will ensure appropriate reviews are posted in any forum I can find.
  
  Regards,
  
  ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/23/2023

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Dec 29th mitigation system was installed. The post install radon test reveals levels are still elevated, even with their upgraded, larger fan option. Test results should have average under 2.0 Test results indicate peaks with 4.2 which is an EPA fail level. Two attempts to contact business and no response over two weeks. Last attempt was Jan 19th. Also, no attempts to seal the basement floor as description in their agreement.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/30/2023

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *************************
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/11/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Before we bought our home in 2018, we helped the previous owner pay for a Radon System to be put in due to our loan requirements. Since then, the fan that was installed has become increasingly louder. I have emailed them twice without a response, I am aware that these fans have a 5-year warranty, and I am seeking a replacement for the defective Radon Fan, but no response is a response. I have cancer-causing air infiltrating my house; they know this is happening, but they seem to refuse to do anything about it, especially since they provided us with a service less than five years ago.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/12/2023

  We spoke to the customer today and scheduled to replace the fan on 1/20/23. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/14/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I paid for a Radon system to be installed. First attempt they were late 3hrs and did not install the high volume fan that was ordered. SWAT never called back to install the the fan I originally ordered. On the second attempt after I called about the fan and the system failing due to improper installation, swat came out and replaced the fan. On the third attempt to install the system correctly SWAT came back because the new fan failed to improve the problem. During that time the system was leaking between the pipe they installed and the floor. Caulking was applied. The third fan was installed. I called them back 4hrs later with the same problem. The problem was the system was installed incorrectly. At this time the company would not help. I removed the system and corrected the piping issues. I also removed 3 gallons of stone and dug the pit deeper it was shallow. The pipe that leaked was not glued together causing the problem on the floor. I also sealed the room with caulking that was in the contract to be done and was not. *********** was pulling 1 inch of vacuum and the Radon levels were at a **** double the limit. My repaired system is drawing **** inches of vacuum and levels are at ****. SWAT failed to deliver on their contract and warranty. I have photos of proof. SWAT did reach out and say they would give $200.00 back as long as I sign a warranty waiver. I spent more time and money to correct their mistake and with no warranty should provide a larger refund. Highly disappointed and would not recommend, what a rip off.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/15/2022

  We don't automatically use a larger fan if it isn't needed as we try to keep the cost down for the customer. The radon level went down from **** to 8. We came back out to install the larger fan to reduce the levels even further. The system was not installed incorrectly but rather the customer disassembled the system to add a drainage point in the basement. He then called requesting money for the work he did rather than letting us resolve any issues. We offered $200 as an inconvenience but not as a way to refund because of the work we did. We never stopped working with the customer to resolve any concerns.