| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Typically $1,200 to $3,000 for a mitigation system |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-licensed, NRPP/NRSB-certified radon mitigation contractors |
Tates Creek: what's different here
Tates Creek is a suburban neighborhood in southeastern Lexington, Kentucky, wrapped around the city-owned Tates Creek Golf Course and bordered by New Circle Road. Most homes are ranch-style and split-level houses built in the 1970s, often on quarter-acre lots with mature trees and fenced backyards. The neighborhood sits about 5 to 6 miles from downtown Lexington, with Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion roughly 5 miles away.
How much does a radon mitigation fan add to my energy bill?
An active radon fan draws 100 to 300 watts continuously. That can add about $30 to $300 per year to your home's energy bill, depending on the fan and usage.
How do Tates Creek homes affect radon mitigation system design?
Most Tates Creek homes are ranch-style and split-level houses built in the 1970s, with a typical size of about 1,877 square feet. Many sit on quarter-acre lots with mature trees and fenced backyards, which can affect where exterior mitigation piping and venting are placed.
Who is qualified to do radon mitigation in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires contractors performing radon-related services to be licensed by the state. Look for an NRPP-certified Radon Mitigation Specialist, and verify credentials through the state radon office.
How quickly can a contractor reach Tates Creek?
Tates Creek sits about 5 to 6 miles from downtown Lexington, bordered by New Circle Road. Contractors serving central Lexington can usually reach the neighborhood quickly.
What to do next
- Test your Tates Creek home for radon before requesting a mitigation quote.
- Verify the contractor's license and NRPP/NRSB certification at radon.ky.gov or by calling the state radon office at 502-782-2782.
- Ask for an itemized quote covering system design, piping placement, and fan energy use.
- Confirm the proposed venting location works with your quarter-acre lot and mature trees.
- Call (859) 249-8571 or email [email protected] for a free referral to 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.
