Allegheny County is EPA Radon Zone 1 — one of the highest-risk areas in the country. Find out if
your home is safe.

Pittsburgh Has a Radon Problem. Does Your Home?

If you live in the Pittsburgh area, radon isn’t something you can ignore.

Allegheny County sits in EPA Radon Zone 1 — the highest risk classification in the United States.
Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the top states for elevated radon levels, and the region’s
underlying geology — limestone and shale bedrock — makes radon gas a natural byproduct that seeps up
through the ground and into your home every single day.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, responsible for over 21,000
deaths each year according to the EPA. It’s colorless. It’s odorless. You cannot detect it without a
test.

The only way to know if your family is safe is to test.

What is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in soil and rock breaks down.
It moves up through the ground and enters your home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around
pipes, and other openings.

In Pittsburgh, the problem is especially serious. Nearly 40% of Pennsylvania homes test above the
EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. In Allegheny County, that number is even higher.

It doesn’t matter if your home is old or new, big or small. Radon doesn’t discriminate.

Our Services

We provide complete radon testing and mitigation services throughout the Pittsburgh area:

• Radon Testing — Fast, accurate testing with results in 48 hours. Short-term and long-term options
• available.
• Radon Mitigation — If your test comes back elevated, we install a custom mitigation system
• guaranteed to reduce your levels.
• Radon Mitigation System Installation — Sub-slab depressurization systems, the EPA-recommended method
• for Pittsburgh homes.
• Real Estate Radon Testing — Buying or selling? We provide 48-hour turnaround testing that won’t
• delay your closing.
• Commercial Radon Testing — Offices, schools, and rental properties throughout Allegheny County.

Why Radon Is So Common in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s geography is a big part of the story. The region sits on sedimentary rock formations
rich in uranium-bearing minerals. As uranium breaks down, it releases radon gas that migrates upward
through soil and into buildings.

Pittsburgh also has a high percentage of older homes with basements — and basements are where radon
concentrates most. Even a small crack in a foundation wall is enough to let radon in.

The EPA recommends all homes below the third floor be tested for radon. In Pittsburgh, we’d put it
more simply: test every home, period.

How Radon Testing Works

• We place a test device in the lowest livable area of your home — usually the basement.
• The device collects data for 48 hours (short-term) or up to 90 days (long-term).
• Results are analyzed and you receive a full report with your radon level in pCi/L.
• If levels are elevated, we walk you through next steps — from a follow-up test to full mitigation.

How Radon Mitigation Works

• If your home tests high, a radon mitigation system is the solution. A small hole is drilled through
• the foundation slab. A PVC pipe runs from beneath the slab to above the roofline. A radon fan draws
• radon from beneath your home before it can enter — and vents it safely outdoors.
• Most Pittsburgh mitigation jobs cost between $800 and $2,500. After installation, a follow-up test
• confirms your levels are below 4 pCi/L. It works, it’s permanent, and it protects your family for as
• long as you live there.

Serving All Pittsburgh Suburbs

Cranberry Township · Mt. Lebanon · Bethel Park · Wexford · Monroeville · Peters Township · Upper St.
Clair · North Hills · South Hills · Murrysville · Allegheny County

Don’t see your area? Call us — we likely service your neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does radon testing cost in Pittsburgh?
Professional radon testing typically costs $100–$200. DIY kits run $15–$30 but aren’t accepted for
real estate transactions.

What is a dangerous radon level?
The EPA action level is 4 pCi/L. Pennsylvania’s average indoor level is 6.0 pCi/L — most Pittsburgh
homes we test come back elevated.

How long does radon testing take?
Short-term tests take 48–96 hours. Long-term tests take 90 days. For real estate closings we offer
48-hour fast-track testing.

Does Pittsburgh have high radon levels?
Yes. Allegheny County is EPA Radon Zone 1 — the highest risk level. Pittsburgh’s geology and older
housing stock make radon especially common here.

Does radon mitigation really work?
Yes. A properly installed system reduces radon levels by 50–99%. We test after installation to
confirm your levels are below the EPA action level.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Pittsburgh?
Most jobs cost between $800 and $2,500 depending on foundation type and home size. We provide free
estimates.

Ready To Test In Your Home?

Don’t wait. A simple 48-hour test gives you the answers you need. Call or text us, or fill out the
form below for a free quote.