| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Usually $800-$2,500; about $300 to activate a passive system |
| Time | Follow-up test within 30 days of installation |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky requires radon contractors to be licensed; verify via radon.ky.gov or 502-782-2782 |
What can a handy homeowner safely do themselves in Lexington?
A reasonably handy homeowner can handle testing and sealing obvious entry points like sump covers or cracks, which may help lower levels. But an active sub-slab system needs slab penetration, PVC vent piping, and a fan wired to run continuously. Mistakes can pull radon into the living space or create code problems.
When to call a pro for basement radon mitigation
Call a qualified mitigator if your test reads 4 pCi/L or higher - that is EPA's threshold for consulting a professional. Also call one if your home has a passive system that needs a vent fan added, or if work must meet state or local codes. Kentucky requires contractors performing radon-related services to be licensed by the state.
How much does basement radon mitigation cost in Lexington?
EPA says fixing a home generally costs $800 to $2,500, averaging about $1,200, and calls it comparable to other common home repairs. Adding a fan to an existing passive system runs about $300. A fan running 100 to 300 watts continuously can add roughly $30 to $300 per year to your energy bill.
How do I verify a radon contractor in Kentucky?
Kentucky's state radon office is in Frankfort and can be reached at 502-782-2782, with listings at radon.ky.gov. Look for an NRPP-certified Radon Mitigation Specialist. Lexington Radon Pros refers work to a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor.
What to do next
- Test your basement with a 2- to 7-day measurement to confirm your radon level before deciding anything.
- If the level is 4 pCi/L or higher, get a mitigation estimate from a qualified mitigator.
- Verify the contractor's Kentucky license through radon.ky.gov or by calling 502-782-2782.
- Ask in your quote that a follow-up radon test be done within 30 days of installation, no sooner than 24 hours after the fan runs.
- Call (859) 249-8571 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor.
Lexington Radon Pros is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
