Payson, Utah County · ZIP 84651
Radon Mitigation in Payson, UT
Got a high radon test? We connect Payson homeowners with a licensed, NRPP/NRSB-certified local contractor for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Radon and Payson homes
Payson is a historic city in south Utah County, at the mouth of Payson Canyon and the start of the Mount Nebo Scenic Byway. It has an older downtown and many newer neighborhoods on its edges.
Payson's housing mixes older homes near downtown, some with partial basements or crawlspaces, and newer subdivisions with full basements. Older homes with additions can have more than one foundation type.
Payson tip: For older homes, sealing major cracks and openings like sump pits is usually part of the job. Ask what sealing is included in your quote.
Should you test your Payson 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 Payson 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 Payson
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 Payson.
Nearby service areas
We also connect homeowners near Payson in Salem, Elk Ridge, Santaquin, Spanish Fork. See all Utah County service areas.
Payson radon FAQ
Our older Payson home has a crawlspace and a basement. Can both be treated?
Usually. Contractors often connect a sealed crawlspace barrier and a basement suction point to the same system.
Is sealing cracks enough on its own?
Sealing helps, but EPA and Utah DEQ describe active systems with a fan as the standard fix for high radon.
How many quotes should we get?
Utah DEQ suggests getting three bids from certified contractors.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Payson?
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 Payson?
Utah requires a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. A handyman registration does not qualify.