Springville, Utah County · ZIP 84663
Radon Mitigation in Springville, UT
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Radon and Springville homes
Springville, between Provo and Spanish Fork, is known as "Art City" for the Springville Museum of Art. It has a historic downtown, established neighborhoods and newer growth on its west and south sides.
Springville has older homes near downtown, mid-century ramblers with basements and newer subdivisions. Older homes may have sump pits, floor drains and cracks, which are all common radon entry points.
Springville tip: A sump pit is often a radon entry point. Contractors usually seal it with an airtight cover as part of the system.
Should you test your Springville 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 Springville 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 Springville
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 Springville.
Nearby service areas
We also connect homeowners near Springville in Provo, Mapleton, Spanish Fork, Orem. See all Utah County service areas.
Springville radon FAQ
Our older Springville home has a sump pit. Is that a problem?
Sump pits can let radon in. Contractors commonly install a sealed, airtight lid as part of mitigation.
Is a radon system noisy?
Fans are placed outside or in the attic, away from living space. Ask the contractor about fan placement.
Can I check the system myself?
Yes. The manometer on the pipe shows the fan is working. Utah DEQ recommends testing every two years.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Springville?
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 Springville?
Utah requires a licensed contractor with NRPP or NRSB certification. A handyman registration does not qualify.