| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $1,200 to $3,000 average for a mitigation system |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor licensed by the state |
Georgetown, KY: what's different here
Georgetown is about 15 miles and roughly 18 minutes by car from Lexington via the main highway, so a local pro can reach homes quickly. It sits in central Kentucky's karst-influenced geology, where flat-lying limestone, shale, sandstone, siltstone, dolostone, and coal range in age from Ordovician to Pennsylvanian. Fewer than 1 in 10 Kentucky houses has been tested for radon. Georgetown homeowners should test and confirm any contractor's certification.
Why are radon levels still high in Georgetown?
Kentucky's action level for radon is 4 pico curies per liter of air (4 pCi/L). Georgetown sits in a region where many Kentucky counties are predicted to have average indoor radon levels above the safe action level. Radon comes from uranium decomposing in soil and rock, and local geology produces varying amounts.
Does Georgetown's geology make radon harder to fix?
Mississippian limestones, Ordovician limestones, and Devonian black shales had the highest indoor-radon potential values in Kentucky. Kentucky's karst topography contributes to high radon emissions because dissolved limestone creates sinkholes and cavernous underground formations. These pathways let uranium move and escape, which can keep readings high if a system is not designed for the site.
What should I check if radon levels won't go down after mitigation?
If a home test shows radon at or above 4.0 pCi/L, property owners should call a certified radon professional. The Kentucky Radon Program says radon reduction repairs can be done with the help of a licensed radon mitigation contractor. Ask the pro to verify the system and retest.
Who can I call about radon levels won't go down in Georgetown?
Call Lexington Radon Pros at (859) 249-8571 for a free referral to a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor serving Georgetown. You can also verify Kentucky radon work through the state radon office at radon.ky.gov or 502-782-2782.
What to do next
- Retest with a home test kit to confirm the reading is at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
- Call Lexington Radon Pros at (859) 249-8571 for a free referral to a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) mitigation contractor.
- Verify the contractor through the state radon office at radon.ky.gov or 502-782-2782.
- Get a written quote covering system cost ($1,200 to $3,000 average) and any radon reduction repairs needed.
- 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.
