American Fork, Utah County · ZIP 84003
Radon Mitigation in American Fork, UT
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Radon and American Fork homes
American Fork sits at the mouth of American Fork Canyon, with a historic downtown along Main Street and many newer subdivisions stretching west toward Utah Lake. Timpanogos Cave National Monument and the canyon are just up the road, and the city is a short drive from Lehi and Pleasant Grove.
Housing ranges from older homes near downtown, some with smaller or partial basements, to newer two-story homes with full basements on the west side. Soil and foundation types vary across the city, which is one reason two homes on the same street can test very differently.
American Fork tip: Because results vary home to home, a neighbor's low test does not mean your home is low. Testing your own lowest lived-in level is the only way to know.
Should you test your American Fork home?
Yes. The Utah County Health Department says one out of three Utah homes has unsafe radon levels, and recommends testing at least every five years or after a remodel. The EPA radon zone map places Utah County in Zone 2 (moderate potential), but EPA is clear that the map can't predict any single home and that every home should be tested. Radon in American Fork can differ from house to house, even on the same street.
Test the lowest level of your home that you use as living space. The colder months are the best time to test. You can order a discounted short-term kit through radon.utah.gov, or borrow a professional continuous monitor from the Utah County Health Department's Provo office from October through March for a small fee.
What your result means
- Below 4 pCi/L: below the EPA and Utah action level. Retest every two to five years.
- 4 to 6 pCi/L: Utah DEQ suggests a long-term test to confirm.
- Above 4 pCi/L: EPA and Utah suggest mitigation. Contact a certified professional.
How radon mitigation works in American Fork
According to Utah DEQ, a typical system uses a roughly five-inch hole in the foundation, four-inch PVC pipe and an exhaust fan outside or in the attic to pull radon from under the home and vent it away. DEQ estimates the cost at around $2,000, plus about $8 to $10 a month in electricity, with a fan replacement after about 15 years. Get a retest after the system has run for at least 24 hours, and check the manometer gauge regularly. See our radon mitigation cost guide for what changes the price.
Choosing a contractor
Utah requires mitigation to be done by a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. Utah DEQ suggests getting three bids and looking for diagnostic testing, a warning device, a post-install retest and a written guarantee to reach 4 pCi/L or below. When you request a quote, we pass it to an independent, licensed, certified contractor who serves American Fork.
Nearby service areas
We also connect homeowners near American Fork in Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Highland, Cedar Hills. See all Utah County service areas.
American Fork radon FAQ
My neighbor in American Fork tested low. Am I fine?
Not necessarily. Radon levels can vary a lot between neighboring homes. Test your own home.
Short-term or long-term test?
Short-term tests give a quick answer and are common during home sales. Utah DEQ suggests a long-term test if a result falls between 4 and 6 pCi/L.
We live in an older home near downtown American Fork with a partial basement. Where do we test?
Test the lowest level you regularly use. If part of the home is over a crawlspace, tell the contractor; crawlspaces are often sealed with a vapor barrier as part of the system.
How much does radon mitigation cost in American Fork?
Utah DEQ says a system should cost around $2,000, and price depends on the home's size, foundation and layout rather than the city. See our cost guide for details.
Who can install a radon system in American Fork?
Utah requires a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. A handyman registration does not qualify.