Any good suggestions for radon remediation? - New Hampshire (NH) - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

Ella R · 12-06-2009, 06:40 PM

The company I usually recommend to my clients (whether I am representing the Seller or Buyer) is Reliable Radon, LLC. The owner of the company does the work himself and is very reasonable and guarantees the results.

Good luck.

Ella R

FlyersFan · 12-07-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NH2008

The layout of our basement. There had been many additions over the years, many at them at weird angles and incorporating various outdated antique features, and putting in the typical system could have caused negative pressure and drawn MORE radon in. The guy who told us this had every incentive to say otherwise, since he doesn't install HRVs and makes all his money off traditional mitigation systems, so I really didn't look into it - he had no reason to lie, and the seller had to pay for the HRV.

Something sounds terribly wrong here......"typical" sub-slab suction systems are supposed to create negative pressure under the floor.....but only under the floor.....to pull the radon from under the concrete floor slab to the suction point and discharge it outside before it enters the room ? What your explaining makes no sense ?

NH2008 · 12-07-2009, 08:16 AM

With all due respect, the question was asked and I answered it to the best of my ability. It's quite possible that I'm explaining it wrong, as I'm no expert on radon mitigation, was not present for the mitigation inspection, and had to have the discussion over the phone. However, the only people who ARE in a position to judge what radon mitigation system would be appropriate for our house are the professionals who actually inspected it. The guy who told me it it wouldn't be appropriate had every financial incentive to tell me otherwise, since he gets paid to install radon mitigation systems and can't install HRVs. He lost business with his verdict. When I called the state office for more info, I was told this guy was probably the best radon mitigation guy in the state. So, I feel pretty comfortable with his opinion.

For the OP, sorry I can't explain better. The vast majority of houses with radon can be treated with a typical and relatively inexpensive radon mitigation system, but don't assume you won't be in the tiny minority that needs a much more expensive HRV.

FlyersFan · 12-07-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NH2008

With all due respect, the question was asked and I answered it to the best of my ability. It's quite possible that I'm explaining it wrong, as I'm no expert on radon mitigation, was not present for the mitigation inspection, and had to have the discussion over the phone. However, the only people who ARE in a position to judge what radon mitigation system would be appropriate for our house are the professionals who actually inspected it. The guy who told me it it wouldn't be appropriate had every financial incentive to tell me otherwise, since he gets paid to install radon mitigation systems and can't install HRVs. He lost business with his verdict. When I called the state office for more info, I was told this guy was probably the best radon mitigation guy in the state. So, I feel pretty comfortable with his opinion.

For the OP, sorry I can't explain better. The vast majority of houses with radon can be treated with a typical and relatively inexpensive radon mitigation system, but don't assume you won't be in the tiny minority that needs a much more expensive HRV.

With all due respect I've been installing radon reduction systems for 20+ years and currently install about 150 systems a year and have never seen a situation requiring and HRV. I would tell you that based upon what you have explained it sounds like because of the number of separate rooms it would have required a more complicated sub-slab suction system that the mitigator didn't want to deal with......an HRV reduces radon only after it has entered the living area and because of that is a poor choice over a sub-slab suction system that removes it before it enters the living area. Don't assume that because he didn't do the work that what he suggested was a better choice.....it sounds like he was just lazy.

iclyde · 12-08-2009, 09:15 PM

We also used the company Advanced Radon Mitigation to install our sub-slab system. Our tests were 116 before and 2 after. They did a very clean install. We paid $1400 - about $300 extra as we had them put the pipe through the roof and install the fan in the attic instead of run it up the side of the house. It was worth the extra money in my opinion as the external pipes and fans are ugly!!

Ella I'm concerned that, as a real estate agent, you're asking this question!! We should be asking you for this advice - not the other way around!!

iclyde · 12-08-2009, 09:48 PM

Ah yes - Advanced Radon Mitigation also guaranteed their install - sounds like there are at least two good choices!

GotBackHome · 12-09-2009, 06:56 AM

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Ella I'm concerned that, as a real estate agent, you're asking this question!! We should be asking you for this advice - not the other way around!!

She's not. This is page 2, she's posting in response to the q on page 1 and listing who she (as a REA) uses. no need to be concerned!

Ella R · 12-09-2009, 02:10 PM

Ella I'm concerned that, as a real estate agent, you're asking this question!! We should be asking you for this advice - not the other way around!![/quote]

Thanks WannaComeHome for catching that, definitely would not be good for my reputation. Hope none of my clients read that LOL

Iclyde, Unfortunately I have to deal with Radon mitigation much more than I would like to. FYI Reliable Radon usually charges a flat rate of $1,095

iclyde · 12-13-2009, 08:57 PM

I believe $1095 is if you have the radon pipe routed outside of the house. I had mine routed inside the house through the wall and out the roof... well worth the additional $300 in my opinion - the external systems are ugly!!

FlyersFan · 12-14-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iclyde

I believe $1095 is if you have the radon pipe routed outside of the house. I had mine routed inside the house through the wall and out the roof... well worth the additional $300 in my opinion - the external systems are ugly!!

My name is Mike.....I'm a New Jersey DEP radon specialist and I'm wondering for the price you quoted.....$1095 + $300 for installing the system internally instead of externally if the contractor obtained the required building and electrical permits and used a licensed electrician to do the electrical work ? You do realize that Township building and electrical permits and inspections are required ????