Cedar Hills, Utah County · ZIP 84062
Radon Mitigation in Cedar Hills, UT
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Radon and Cedar Hills homes
Cedar Hills is a mostly residential city on the bench between American Fork and Pleasant Grove, at the base of the mountains near the mouth of American Fork Canyon. It is known for its golf course and family neighborhoods on rising ground.
Most Cedar Hills homes were built from the 1990s onward, and many have full basements, often finished as bedrooms or family rooms. Homes on the bench can be built into slope, so a basement may be partly walkout.
Cedar Hills tip: Newer construction is not a guarantee of low radon. If you're not sure whether your home has passive radon piping (a capped pipe in the basement or utility room), a contractor can check, and passive systems can often be activated with a fan.
Should you test your Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills
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 Cedar Hills.
Nearby service areas
We also connect homeowners near Cedar Hills in American Fork, Highland, Pleasant Grove, Alpine. See all Utah County service areas.
Cedar Hills radon FAQ
Our Cedar Hills home was built in the 2000s. Do we still need to test?
Yes. EPA and Utah DEQ recommend testing every home regardless of age.
How do I know if my home already has radon piping?
Look for a capped PVC pipe coming through the basement floor, often labeled. A contractor can confirm and quote adding a fan.
Our kids sleep in the basement. When should we test?
Test that level. The Utah County Health Department notes the colder months are the best time to test.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Cedar Hills?
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 Cedar Hills?
Utah requires a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. A handyman registration does not qualify.