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Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
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Serving Benton, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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"Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair is a top notch company! Their work is timely and second-to-none. Mark inspected and serviced our crawl space dehumidifier along with our radon mitigation system. He is a true professional who went above-and-beyond, and I will definitely request him on future inspections. I feel confident in the quality work Frontier provides and strongly recommend them to anyone in need of crawl space/basement/foundation work! Thanks again, Mark!"
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Encapsulated Crawl Space
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Gustafson's Home Inspections, LLC
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Serving Benton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

I AM NOT YOUR AVERAGE INSPECTOR!\n\nAll my inspections come with RecallChek, and Inspector Services Group's Full package warranties. Curtsey of Gustafson's Home Inspections LLC \n\nAt Gustafson’s Home Inspections, we take pride in being a veteran-owned business. Rich Gustafson is the owner, leading the way as a dedicated home inspector continuing to serve his country. My commitment to honesty and transparency sets us apart. Rich believes in telling it like it is, giving a straightforward assessment of every home to ensure our clients have a clear understanding of their property.\nOur focus is not about collecting fees, but on forging meaningful connections with our clients. Rich personally meets with each customer, discussing findings in detail to make sure they understand. We are genuinely here to help, embodying the values of integrity, communication, and service that make Gustafson’s Home Inspections the trusted choice for your home inspection needs.

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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

The cost for a radon mitigation system typically ranges from $800 to $1,500, with an average around $1,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the size of your home, the severity of the radon issue, and the type of system required. Your home's foundation type also significantly impacts the cost. For example, sealing and ventilating an unfinished basement might cost around $4,600, while encapsulating a crawl space without a foundation slab can range from $1,500 to $15,000.

A homeowner can install a radon mitigation system on their own. But it’s a challenging DIY that requires a lot of knowledge about radon mitigation as well as familiarity with local regulations. You do not want to risk an improper installation that leaves the system unable to detect radon or gives it a shortened life span. Relying on a professional is the surest way to guarantee a successful installation.

No, air purifiers are not an effective way to reduce or remove radon. Radon is a radioactive, inert gas that cannot be filtered by standard air purifiers, which are designed to capture particulates like dust and mold. While an air purifier can improve indoor air quality by removing other pollutants, it should not be relied upon for radon. The only effective solution for high radon levels is a dedicated radon mitigation system.

The lifespan of a radon mitigation system depends on the type of system and its maintenance. With proper care, a system can last for many decades. Passive systems tend to last longer as they have fewer components that require replacement. Active systems, which have more moving parts like fans, generally have a shorter lifespan. For instance, water filtration devices and active pressurization systems require more frequent maintenance. While the system as a whole is durable, the radon fan in an active system typically has a lifespan of 5 to 10 years and will need to be replaced. As long as the fan is working, the mitigation system should function correctly.

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

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