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

Test the lowest level regularly used as living space, such as a basement bedroom or family room.

Will a radon system be loud or ugly?

Contractors can usually route piping through a garage or closet and place the fan outside or in the attic.

How do I know the system worked?

A proper install includes a retest after the system runs at least 24 hours, plus a manometer showing the fan is pulling suction.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Orem?

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 Orem?

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

Radon Mitigation in Orem, UT

Radon and Orem homes

Orem stretches from the foothills of Mount Timpanogos down toward Utah Lake and is home to Utah Valley University. Neighborhoods range from 1960s and 1970s ramblers and split-levels to newer homes on the east bench.

Split-level and basement homes put living space at or below grade, where radon tends to be highest. Orem also has many families and student renters near UVU, so basement bedrooms and apartments are common.

Orem tip: If anyone spends a lot of time in a basement bedroom or family room, test that level first.

Should you test your Orem 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 Orem 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 Orem

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 Orem.

Nearby service areas

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