| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Sub-slab depressurization: $900–$1,600; EPA range $800–$2,500 |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor |
What should I do today if my aunt's system worked and my quote seems high?
Do not sign anything yet. EPA says to get an estimate from one or more qualified mitigators before fixing your home. Compare each quote line by line so you can see what is included.
Does radon mitigation actually lower health risk?
Radon is a cancer risk, and EPA says a home's radon problem can usually be fixed. A pipe-and-fan system is designed to lower indoor radon levels, not to be a cosmetic upsell. Your own post-installation test shows whether it worked in your home.
Why are radon quotes so different?
HomeGuide notes that cost depends on home size, design and system type, so one house can differ a lot from the next. University of Kentucky estimates run $1,500 to $3,000 for a single-family home, depending on building size and other factors. Ask each pro what size and design their quote assumes.
What should I check when hiring or switching pros?
Verify the contractor's Kentucky certification through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services list. Kentucky law requires a certified radon mitigation professional to fix a radon problem. Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before work begins.
What to do next
- Retest your Winchester home with a short-term test to confirm current radon levels before comparing quotes.
- Get at least two written estimates from qualified mitigators, as EPA recommends.
- Check each contractor's Kentucky certification on the Cabinet for Health and Family Services list before signing.
- Ask each quote to itemize the system type, fan, pipe size and post-installation test.
- 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.
