| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $500 to $2,500 generally; EPA average about $1,200 |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified radon mitigation contractors under KRS 309.430 to 309.454 |
Frankfort, KY: what's different here
Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky and sits in Franklin County, about 29 miles and roughly 33 minutes by car from Lexington on the main highway. Many homes in the area have basements or crawl spaces where soil gas can enter through foundation cracks. Homeowners in Frankfort can test their home first and then decide whether a mitigation system is needed.
Is radon mitigation legal to do without certification in Kentucky?
No. Kentucky law says no person or business may conduct radon measurement, mitigation, or laboratory analysis in the Commonwealth without the appropriate certification under KRS 309.430 to 309.454. Always confirm a contractor's certification before hiring them.
When should a Frankfort home consider mitigation?
EPA guidance says a test result at or above 4 pCi/L is the level at which mitigation should be considered. Kentucky's radon program advises testing your home or office first and installing a mitigation system if levels are high.
How well does a radon mitigation system work?
Louisville-area radon mitigation information says a standard system can reduce radon by 50% to 99%. Follow-up testing confirms how well your specific system is working.
Where does radon get into a home?
Radon enters homes from the ground through cracks in floors, basement walls, or gaps in suspended floors. Contractors seal these entry points and typically vent the soil gas outside.
What to do next
- Order a low-cost or free radon test kit through the Kentucky Radon Program, which is funded by the EPA State Indoor Radon Grant.
- Verify any contractor's Kentucky certification with the Kentucky Radon Board at 502-782-2782 or [email protected] before signing anything.
- Ask each contractor for a written quote that lists the mitigation method, the price, and whether a follow-up test is included.
- Schedule a follow-up radon test within 30 days of system installation, and only after the system has run at least 24 hours with the fan on.
- Call (859) 249-8571 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor.
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