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How much does radon mitigation cost?

By Radon411 Editorial TeamUpdated How we research

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Public health agencies put a radon mitigation system in an existing home at $500 to $3,500. EPA's range for retrofitting an existing home is $800 to $2,500, and state health departments give ranges such as Wisconsin's $1,000 to $2,000 and Minnesota's $1,500 to $3,000.

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The price depends on the house: its foundation, how many suction points it needs, how the pipe is routed, sealing and electrical work. Virginia's health department says a typical sub-slab system may cost $800 to $1,200, while crawl spaces or homes with several sections may cost $2,000 or more. Missouri's says typically costs less than $2,500 for a 2,000-square-foot home.

Running the fan adds a little every year: Minnesota's health department puts a 60-watt fan at $52.42 a year at 10 cents a kilowatt hour. A replacement fan costs around $200 to $350 including parts and labor, by EPA's figure. Building radon-resistant features into a new home costs far less, about $350 to $500 on average.

Get more than one written estimate, and be wary of a very low one: Minnesota's health department tells homeowners to avoid unlicensed installers and mitigation rates of less than $1,000.

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