There was already a pipe installed in the home, but no radon system so I just had to install a pipe from the pit to the existing pipe that was in the basement ceiling.

The system itself is simple. The most common entry point for radon is the basement. A typical system includes a pipe that runs under the slab and ventilates to the outside.

PA Radon Solutions, in addition to installing a mitigation system, will seal the cracks through which the gas can enter the home. Installation usually takes a day or less, Allen said.

They weigh more than 400 pounds when full. Radon mitigation system installers take drain lines, such as TPR valves and condensate lines into consideration when they seal a sump pit.

Because most radon tests are done for potential buyers when a house is being sold, sellers typically bear the $1,000 cost to install the systems before the deal can go through.

Testing your home for Radon gas is inexpensive and easy, and according to the Marathon County Health Department, being alert of the radioactive gas could help you reduce cancer risks in the future.

Joey Price is the owner of Radon Solutions & Services. His company installs multiple radon mitigation systems in homes every week. Installation can run anywhere from $1,400 to $1,700 depending on your ...