Radon Mitigation Costs versus the Peace of Mind Checklist

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Even low bidders boast about quality and a guarantee. *When does trimming cost* (or cutting-corners) leave me with problems?
	Nationally, about 1 in 10 systems are not successful without additional work. If retests are delayed or warranty text is slipshod, a failed system may exist (unknowingly) with zero warranty support. Guidance: Guarantees should cover any retest by any owner (with an ample number of years under warranty to verify continued effectiveness). Retest quickly and again in the near future. Learn More ... Guidance: Retest quickly after installation with a continuous monitor where hourly readings can help identify problems. After that, home test kits are an inexpensive and independent way to verify continued effectiveness. See GUARANTEES AND RETESTS FOR MORE DETAIL Warning: Support service is significant overhead. Strategies some contractors use to dodge service overhead expenses: No immediate retest: Contractor fully expects that most people will not find time to retest or pay for follow up tests. Guarantee transfer procedure: Contractor fully expects that most new owners will not read stipulations or remember to notify contractor. Disclaiming workmanship for items they are clearly responsible for (i.e. sump covers). No prior visits for consultation: Choosing to avoid estimate visits needed to know what design options are appropriate. Choosing to delay, dodge or ignore service requests. Click here to close this information box
	Even the simplest installation requires experience and care. Trim this wage too low and you increase the chance of owning slipshod installer mistakes. in wiring safety, •to framing, roofing or siding, to heating systems or ground water control systems. Learn More ... Guidance: Don't ask to inherit "learn on the job" or slipshod mistakes. At a bare minimum, installers need training in radon technology. Verification of radon training and can be found at your state radon program, NEHA National Radon Proficiency Program or the National Radon Safety Board. However: Radon certification training does not expand to bridge across a wide set of construction disciplines needed: Lessons a professional contractor learns over many years will benefit you. Radon experience is also critical. Challenges can quickly go beyond basic training manuals to require a deeper understanding of radon reductions principles. Systems must also comply with codes and national standards that can be very complicated for a novice to interpret. Applicable standards: EPA-RMS (1994), AARST ASD-RMS (2006) and/or ASTM E2121 (2001-2008). Click here to close this information box
	"Low overhead" may often mean no insurance for Workers Compensation, Business Auto, Liability and/or Professional Liability. Unknowingly, homeowners and their agents often own the risk if serious damage, injuries or worker injuries occur. Learn More ... *Guidance:* Compare statements about insurance or you can request a copy of their “evidence of insurance certificate”. Workers Compensation: The contractor or their worker could have a serious injury accident on the job. Business Auto: Damage or bodily injury could be caused by a worker's personal vehicle that is not typically insured when the vehicle is used as a work vehicle. General Liability: Damage, fire or bodily injury could result while performing the work. Professional Liability: Damage or injury could result from mistakes in professional judgment. Click here for more information about Workers Compensation, Business Auto, Liability and/or Professional Liability. Click here to close this information box
	"No frills" may often mean minor savings while sacrificing the overall value of the home. Guidance: Maintain cosmetic integrity of the home (to the extent practical). Learn More ... Click here to see photos for better description. Click here to close this information box.
	"No frills" may often mean cutting corners on: Sump covers that help prevent a flooded basement. Pipe for successful reductions or cosmetics. Fans needed for reliable success. Learn More ... *Some contractors elect to short-change quality ($100-$200) in materials and labor.* Examples: Sump Covers with these features aid flood prevention: Visual access to conditions in the pit, Arm access into pit, and Cover secured and sealed yet installed to minimize complications when removing the cover. No added suction pipe mounted to the cover unless really needed. Most often, suction pipes can be put through the slab instead with only minor extra labor. Attaching the suction pipe to the cover hampers access when a sump pump intended to prevent flooding has failed. Fans - effective choices:"One size does not fit all". Bigger is not better yet too small will result in intermittent effectiveness. What’s under the home dictates vacuum strength needs and air volume needs. Fan choices should be quiet and maintain yearlong effectiveness. Pipe: For assured effectiveness or cosmetic integrity. When practical, seek control under all ground contact areas. Electrical and Safety: to meets codes with proper switches, plugs and conduit protection of wire including no cords through walls or on exterior. Click here to close this information box
	Honesty entails overhead. Contractors with integrity must plan on overhead costs for support services both before and after work. References and verification? It is best to seek sources that are not supplied by the contractor. Contractors can easily solicit hand picked references yet won’t be disclosing unhappy clients. Learn More ... Guidance: The Better Business Bureau can aid to identify significant problems. Slipshod contractors do not last long. How many years a company has been doing business will speak loudly about professional ethics and integrity. Prior consultation with on-site evaluations, immediate retests and reliable warranty support are examples of services that have a cost demonstrate commitment to integrity. References and verification Click here to close this information box

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