We have a split-level in Lindon. Where should we test?

Test the lowest lived-in level, such as a family room or bedroom that's partly below grade.

Does our detached shop need testing?

Testing focuses on living spaces. If you spend a lot of time in a shop with a slab floor, you can test there too.

Is winter a better time to test?

The Utah County Health Department says the colder months are the best time to test.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Lindon?

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 Lindon?

Utah requires a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. A handyman registration does not qualify.

Radon Mitigation in Lindon, UT

Radon and Lindon homes

Lindon is a small city between Orem and Pleasant Grove, known locally for its horse properties, larger residential lots and a commercial area near I-15. Homes stretch from the west side up to the foothills on the east bench.

Lindon has a mix of older ramblers, split-levels and newer custom homes, many with basements. Larger lots with horse properties also mean some homes have detached barns or shops, which don't usually need testing unless people spend a lot of time there.

Lindon tip: Split-level homes put living space partly below grade. Test the lowest level that's regularly used as living space.

Should you test your Lindon 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 Lindon 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 Lindon

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 Lindon.

Nearby service areas

We also connect homeowners near Lindon in Orem, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, American Fork. See all Utah County service areas.