KCee could have just installed a cheap fan. Better safe than sorry?

The "regular" radon mitigation "system" is a PVC pipe running from the sump pump well in the basement, through the basement wall, up the side of the house and to the roof, with a simple electric exhaust fan somewhere in the pipe (outside, 5' above ground). Runs 24x7. Probably a few hundred bucks in parts.

      rsvman2

      Tests are cheap. Get one at Lowe's. Place it in your crawl space for 3 days. Mail it in. Lab results are included in the test kit price. They email you the numbers. AlphaEnergy.com

          garyt1957

          I know folks who were on the margins of the numbers but put in the system so they're resolved when they sell.

            sdandrea1 @rsvman2 Also free from the state. Did both in VA and New Mexico-bought one and got onr from the state. Never wrong to test then some info if to fix. When I sold my house they did not ask for a test and I did not offer. Agent did say if I know radon level is above the state recommended level, I have to disclose. Mine was below state level.

              rsvman2 In theory radon can escape out from the crawl space since they typically have vents. Depends how old your house is and how tight the floor is.

                sdandrea1 Sounds like what we have and had in the old house. Yes it's not exactly a complex system.

                  Bravopilot I'd venture to guess, if you don't have it by now.... Especially if you're already over the age of 70.

                    sdandrea1
                    I've a feeling that in Pennsylvania we've got much higher rates of Radon. I know through personal experience, along with many relatives, that Thyroid disease in my region is twice the national average. As well, all real estate sales and purchases require Radon mitigation.