How much does a radon mitigation system cost in Michigan?

How much does a radon mitigation system cost in the state of Michigan? The short answer is  $800 -$1500 for a basic radon system depending on the quality, warranty, company, etc. and can go up from that point depending on circumstances of your home. There are some considerations to make when choosing a radon mitigation company in Michigan. 

One, it is important to use a radon mitigation company that will come out to your home, inspect, and provide an out the door radon proposal/quote. Their are circumstances when additional parts of a system may be warranted to bring the radon levels down. This way the company providing the proposal knows what they are getting into and there shouldn't be any upcharges down the road. This also gives you the opportunity to ask questions, get to know the company, and understand exactly how the design of your radon system works. Second, use a radon company that cares about how low your radon levels get. 4 pCi/L is the EPA Action Level set by the EPA. 4 is not a safe number, it  the number that has been come up with for real estate transactions. The difference between 3 and 4 is not that significant and you still have exposure which can lead to lung cancer. The World Health Organization recommends mitigation at 2.7 pCi/L. Work with a company that shows there interest in your overall health and actually wants to get your radon level as low as possible. I feel it is important to get your radon levels as close to 1 pCi/L as possible. Third, Use a mitigation company that takes pride in their work and uses the best supplies. Schedule 40 pipe, higher quality radon fans, exterior rated fasteners, etc. This is all important to ensure a long lasting radon system. Fourth, use a company with a good warranty. 5 year warranties are standard from a majority of the radon fan manufacturers. use a team that believes in their work and provides a warranty that goes past the 5 years from the radon fan maker. Fifth, be sure to use a mitigation contractor that is NRPP certified. It is also important to use a company that has a Michigan Contractors or Builder's license. To legally provide contractor work in the state of Michigan you need at least a basic Contractors License. 

Overall, it is important to look at the quality of the radon system and radon mitigation company you are having installed. It does make a difference and you should want your radon levels to be as low as possible. Any radon mitigation company that can meet all of the criteria is likely going to be on the higher end of the price scale.