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    • January 22, 2018 at 9:10 am #5298
      Bob Zuccaro
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      Hello

      Getting around to finally test for Radon. Looking for suggestions. Did you use a kit from Home Depot to test or bring in a professional? Also if you ended up using a system to clear the radon who did you use? Approximate cost?

      Thanks

      Bob

    • January 22, 2018 at 1:40 pm #5299
      Philip Lee
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      Bob,

      I used a “First Alert” kit I bought in Lowes for about $15. It includes the cost of the Laboratory analysis and report. I believe the kit you buy in Home Depot entails an extra cost for the laboratory analysis. Quite a few residents have used the First Alert kit.

      The cost for correction varies widely. Some people paid up to a $1000 to have it done by an outside professional. Pat Pannese bought the necessary parts and installed his own for about $150. He said it was real easy. Other residents have also installed their own.

    • January 23, 2018 at 8:37 am #5302
      Ann Perham
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      There is an article here on our HW website that Brad and I wrote on radon – based on our experiences: https://hwcommunity.info/2016/02/08/radon-and-hickory-woods/

      Good luck!

      • January 23, 2018 at 3:14 pm #5304
        Bob Zuccaro
        Participant

        Thanks Ann great information. I was going to attempt and install a mitigation fan myself attached to the pipe in the basement but after some research have discovered this is not a good idea. I think I will leave this for the professionals and call Coletta……..

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