Find a Professional Radon Contractor in Virginia

The beauty and variety of Virginia’s landscape entice vacationers and homebuyers alike. From the coastal plain to the mountain ranges and valleys, Virginia has it all, including radon, the Number 1 cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers; for smokers, radon exposure makes it 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer.

How Many Virginia Homes Have High Radon?

The average level of radon in outdoor air is any home, old or new, single family or multifamily, can have high radon in the indoor air. The U.S. EPA recommends that all homes and apartments below the third floor be tested.

In Virginia, 46 counties and 15 cities are classified by the EPA Radon Zone Map as Zone 1 (high risk of radon), and 24 counties and 8 cities classified as Zone 2 (moderate risk). The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) estimates that approximately 20 to 25% of Virginia homes may meet or exceed the recommended action level of 4.0 picocuries per Liter (pCi/L). VDH reminds everyone living and working in Virginia, “Testing your home, workplace or other normally occupied area is the only way to know for sure if an indoor radon problem exists.”

Radon Testing Is Required in Virginia Schools.

Recognizing that children can be harmed by exposure to high radon in their schools, a Virginia statute requires all schools be tested for radon. If a school tests high, it is the responsibility of the School District and residents to decide how to address mitigation issues.

How Do I Test My Virginia Home for Radon?

During a real estate transaction, it is recommended that you have the radon tested by a radon testing professional. Many home inspectors are certified to test for radon. If you are testing your current Virginia home, accurate and easy to use short-term radon in air test kits are available. When testing your own home, VDH recommends testing your home between late October and early May. If the home also has a well, EPA recommends that you test the well water as well.

If you hire a radon professional, the Code of Virginia requires that professional who test for or mitigate radon be currently certified by a national certifying agency, the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB). Find a Radon Mitigation Professional in Virginia.

RadonAway works with a network of highly-trained, certified, and insured radon professionals in Virginia who can effectively install radon mitigation systems. These radon contractors adhere to industry and state protocols and standards to ensure the system is installed properly and radon levels are reduced. Our easy-to-use lookup tool will quickly connect you with a radon professional in your area.