How to Select a Utah Radon Mitigation Company (Health & Safety First)

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☢️ Why Radon is Critical in Utah

• Geology: Uranium-rich soil in Wasatch Front, Park City, and St. George releases dangerous gas
• Home Risks:
  • 1 in 3 Utah homes has elevated radon (>4 pCi/L)
  • Winter months trap gas when homes are sealed
• Health Impact:
  • 21 Utahns die yearly from radon-induced lung cancer (UDOH)
  • No safe level – EPA recommends action at 2.7 pCi/L+

Choose wrong and risk:
❌ Ineffective systems that don’t reduce levels
❌ Voided warranties from improper installation
❌ $5k+ in rework costs

✅ 5-Step Vetting Process

1. Verify NRPP/NADCA Certification

🔍 Must Haves:

• National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) certification
• Utah Contractor License (B-100 or specialty)

🚩 Red Flag: “Certification isn’t necessary” (false – Utah follows EPA standards)

2. Ask About Their Utah-Specific Approach

✅ Proper Mitigation Should Include:
✔ Pre-testing (48-hour charcoal test or continuous monitor)
✔ Sub-slab depressurization (most effective for Utah’s soil)
✔ Post-installation testing (verifies system effectiveness)
✔ Warranty (minimum 5 years on parts/labor)

🚩 Scam Alert: Companies that install without pre-/post-testing

3. Demand These 3 Documentation Items

1. Radon test results (before/after) from a state-certified lab
2. System design plan (showing pipe routing, fan specs)
3. Manufacturer warranty (Active Draft, RadonAway, etc.)

⚠️ 3 Radon Mitigation Scams in Utah

1. “DIY Kits Work Just as Well”
   • Professional systems reduce levels 90%+ vs. 50% for DIY
2. “One-Size-Fits-All Systems”
   • Utah homes need custom designs (basement vs. slab-on-grade)
3. “We Don’t Need Post-Testing”
   • 15% of systems fail initial installation

💰 Utah Radon Mitigation Cost Guide (2024)

Price Factors:

• +$500 for multi-level homes
• +$1,200 for exterior systems (HOA requirements)
• -30% risk with certified pros vs. handymen

🏠 Utah-Specific Considerations

✔ Winter Testing: Most accurate (homes are sealed)
✔ New Construction: Requires radon-resistant features per 2021 IRC
✔ Real Estate Transactions: 45% of Utah home sales now require radon tests

📞 Need a Certified Utah Radon Pro?

We verify:
✅ Active NRPP/NRSB certification
✅ Utah contractor license
✅ Minimum 50 local installations

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