Radon mitigation systems

[Tom Raymond]

Does anyone have a ballpark figure for installing a mitigation system in a 1991 house with a mostly finished basement in WNY?

48 hour average was 4.3 pCi/L. I advised a minimum 90 day Alpha Track but my client is now asking about mitigation.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

[John Dirks Jr]

Many factors can change things but a ball park figure would be $800-$1200.

That is considering a reputable qualified contractor.

[Steven Hockstein]

Assuming that there are not expensive finishes to replace and repair, a decent budget around here is about $1500.

[Ben H]

The good guys here get $1200-1500.

[Les]

does it have a sump?

[Tom Raymond]

Yes it does. Can the underslab area be vented without sealing the slab to wall joint? The basement was 2/3 to 3/4 finished.

[Les]

yes. cost around here would be approx. $700.

I would like to see the seam sealed, but in reality it never is.

initial reading will change regardless of system, it is a better than even chance it may drop if nothing is done.

[Tom Raymond]

it is a better than even chance it may drop if nothing is done.

That's why I suggested the Alpha Track. Cheap piece of mind.

[Jerry Simon]

it is a better than even chance it may drop if nothing is done.

That's why I suggested the Alpha Track. Cheap piece of mind.

I know of a home inspector's website that states he offers piece of mind. He's local; I should probably tell him (not).

[Erby]

I don't know Jerry. Maybe he really means he'll give them a piece of his mind!

[kieferma]

$800 to $1,000 is a good number.