| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $800 to $2,500, average about $1,200 |
| Time | Most systems take one day; crawl spaces may take two |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified radon mitigation contractor (NRPP/NRSB) |
Versailles, KY: what's different here
Versailles is the county seat of Woodford County in Kentucky's Bluegrass region, where a few areas of high radon concentrations have been recorded. The county's EPA Radon Zone 1 rating means homes here should be tested rather than assumed safe. Versailles is about 13 miles and roughly 19 minutes by car from Lexington via the main highway. Testing is available free through the Kentucky Radon on the RADAR program, which lends detector kits at participating county libraries.
When does a Versailles home need radon mitigation?
EPA recommends fixing a home when radon reaches 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. EPA also advises considering repairs between 2 and 4 pCi/L, because there is no known safe level of radon exposure.
Why is radon a concern in Woodford County?
Woodford County is in EPA Radon Zone 1, the highest radon potential category. The Kentucky Geological Survey notes that the irregularly bedded Tanglewood limestone may contain uranium- or radium-bearing materials that produce radon as it weathers.
What does a qualified radon contractor do?
A qualified contractor reviews your testing results and provides a written proposal. They design the reduction system, install it to EPA standards or state and local codes, and verify that it lowers radon effectively.
What does Kentucky law require for mitigation work?
No person or business may conduct radon measurement or mitigation in Kentucky without the appropriate certification. Mitigation work must be done under the direct supervision of a mitigation contractor, and post-mitigation measurement must be done by a measurement contractor.
What to do next
- Borrow a free radon detector kit through the Kentucky Radon on the RADAR program at a participating county library, or buy a test kit.
- Confirm any contractor's certification on the Kentucky state radon list, since Kentucky requires certification for all radon mitigation work.
- Ask for a written proposal that reviews your test results and specifies the system design and installation standard.
- Request a post-mitigation test by a separate measurement contractor to confirm levels dropped.
- 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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