| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Typically $800 to $2,500, average about $1,200 |
| Time | Usually a short job, often completed in one visit |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor |
What should we do this week?
Your 5.2 pCi/L result is above EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action level, so the home should be fixed. Call a Kentucky-certified radon mitigation professional rather than a general handyman, since Kentucky law requires certification for radon mitigation work. Ask for at least one or two written estimates before you hire anyone.
What should we check when hiring a radon contractor?
Ask the pro for proof of certification, insurance, and any license required. Kentucky-certified mitigators work to current ANSI/AARST standards, so ask whether the quote follows them. You can also verify certification through the Kentucky radon office at [email protected] or 502-782-2782.
How do we know the fix worked?
Radon mitigation systems can reduce indoor levels by about 85% to 99%, depending on the system and home. EPA recommends retesting at least every two years after installation. Ask the contractor for a post-installation test result.
Is the work hard on older homeowners?
Mitigation is typically a short installation done by the contractor, not the homeowner. Ask the pro to explain the system and where the fan and pipe will go before work begins. Keep your living space clear and ask questions at every step.
What to do next
- Confirm your 5.2 pCi/L test result and keep the report for the contractor.
- Verify any pro's Kentucky certification with the state radon office at [email protected] or 502-782-2782.
- Request at least one or two written estimates, noting system type and cost.
- Ask the pro for proof of insurance and confirmation they follow current ANSI/AARST standards.
- Call (859) 249-8571 or email [email protected] for a free quote from 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.




