| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Usually $1,200 to $2,500; mitigation systems average $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified radon professionals; NRPP or NRSB certification required by state law |
Georgetown, KY: what's different here
Georgetown sits about 15 miles from Lexington, roughly an 18-minute drive up the main highway, so a local pro can reach the town quickly. Kentucky law requires any radon measurement or mitigation work in Georgetown to be done by a state-certified contractor. The state's Radon Board can inspect system installations to confirm the work followed proper procedures. Verify any contractor you hire through radon.ky.gov or 502-782-2782.
What does a radon mitigation system inspection check in Georgetown?
An inspection can confirm the system worked before and after mitigation, as independent Kentucky inspection pages describe. Kentucky's Radon Board may also inspect mitigation system installations to make sure the work follows required procedures. Post-mitigation measurement must be conducted by a certified measurement contractor.
Is a radon inspection required to be certified in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky law prohibits anyone from performing radon measurement or mitigation without the appropriate certification after January 1, 2013. Mitigation work must be done under the direct supervision of a mitigation contractor who maintains certification with a board-approved proficiency program.
How do I verify a Georgetown radon contractor?
Check the state radon office at radon.ky.gov or call 502-782-2782 to confirm certification. Kentucky law also requires contractors to follow mitigation standard operating procedures and quality-control plans. NRPP-certified professionals have passed a national competency exam and complete continuing education.
What does running a radon fan cost per year?
An active radon fan runs continuously and draws 100 to 300 watts. That can add about 30 to 300 dollars per year to your energy bill. Ask the pro about expected fan energy use in your quote.
What to do next
- Get a quote that states whether inspection is added to a home inspection or done before and after mitigation.
- Verify the contractor's Kentucky certification at radon.ky.gov or call the state radon office at 502-782-2782.
- Ask whether the post-mitigation measurement will be conducted by a certified measurement contractor, as Kentucky law requires.
- Request the expected fan wattage and yearly energy cost in writing, since fans draw 100 to 300 watts continuously.
- 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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