| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm timeline in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor |
Paris, KY: what's different here
Paris is the county seat of Bourbon County in Kentucky's Inner Bluegrass region. Its limestone bedrock and karst terrain are linked to elevated radon potential. Paris is about 17 miles and roughly 24 minutes by car from Lexington via Paris Pike (US 27/68).
What radon level requires mitigation in Paris?
Kentucky's radon action level is 4.0 pCi/L. If testing shows radon at or above that level, mitigation measures must be used until levels fall below 4.0 pCi/L. The EPA says any home can have elevated radon, so testing is the only way to know your level.
Is Paris, KY a high-radon area?
Paris is in Bourbon County, which is one of Kentucky's EPA Zone 1 counties with predicted average indoor radon above 4 pCi/L. The county map reflects bedrock-based potential, not measured home values. Limestone geology and karst terrain in the Inner Bluegrass region are associated with elevated radon.
Who is allowed to do radon mitigation in Kentucky?
Kentucky law bars any person or business from conducting radon mitigation after January 1, 2013 without appropriate certification. Kentucky homeowners should use a licensed radon mitigation contractor for repairs. Verify credentials before hiring anyone.
Why does radon get into Kentucky homes?
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that enters homes through cracks in walls, floors, and foundations. Tight, well-insulated buildings and homes built on uranium-, radium-, or thorium-rich soil can have higher levels. Kentucky's karst topography, including sinkholes and cavernous formations, also contributes to high radon emissions.
What to do next
- Order a radon test for your Paris home, since fewer than 1 in 10 Kentucky houses has been tested.
- Verify any contractor's Kentucky certification and the NRPP or NRSB credential using the state's certified list.
- Ask each quote to specify the mitigation system, the warranty, and the post-repair test to confirm levels are below 4.0 pCi/L.
- Retest seasonally after mitigation, since indoor radon can vary by season.
- 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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