If you’ve picked up the phone and called PDS, odds are we’ve spoken. If you’ve asked questions about doing a radon system yourself, you may have found me to be quite crotchety at the onset. Here’s why: radon systems–in theory–are not extremely difficult to construct. If you’re able to work basic power tools and swing a hammer, you’ve got the mechanical know-how… but not the technical know-how. Every home is unique. Building techniques and codes vary from state to state, often county to county. I see radon mitigators give up on difficult homes every single day. The vast majority of these mitigators are not certified or licensed. In short, they don’t even know as much as my average blog reader, yet somehow deem themselves a professional.
Radon certification and licensing is a difficult process. It involves over 40 credit hours of in-person or online training from an accredited institution. An NRPP or NRSB proctored exam must be passed. This test is often failed the first time due to the breadth of information required to master. Individuals must then take continuing education (CE) courses and be on the leading edge of technical knowledge. I know many, many mitigators that carry a costly certification in states where absolutely none is required.
These mitigators care about you. They care about their trade. Oftentimes, they care more about fixing your home than making a big profit. The average cost of radon mitigation in Colorado is very low. In states without licensing requirements, it’s even lower. These professionals are incredibly skilled on how to fix your radon problem and they do so with razor thin margins. I ask that you search them out here or email me for recommendations. Quotes are often free. Get one first!
Best of luck!