North Carolina Radon Information

North Carolina Radon Levels

North Carolina has a user submitted radon level of 7.46. This is based on data submitted from visitors on our site. Learn more here.

EPA Radon Levels

North Carolina has 100 counties and 8 (8%) have been assigned Zone 1 counties by the EPA. Zone 1 counties have the highest potential to have homes test higher than 4 pCi/L. North Carolina's state radon zone average is 2.53, which is the average of all county zone ratings the EPA has assigned the state, ranking it 41 among all states.

The radon levels in North Carolina are above average in many areas of the state. There’s an increased risk for all homeowners, which is why we recommend testing exposure levels at least twice a year.

North Carolina Radon Mitigation and Testing

Need your home tested for radon? Already know you have high levels and need a radon reduction system installed? Finding qualified Radon professionals can be difficult, but we've put together a list of North Carolina contractors to help you save time.

North Carolina Radon Mitigation

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North Carolina Radon Testing

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North Carolina Radon Contractor License Information

Does North Carolina require contractors to be licensed? No.

What are the licensing requirements? There are no state mandated requirements to become a licensed radon contractor in North Carolina. Those looking for a radon certification can take qualified third party courses that are offered through the NRPP or AARST.

North Carolina Radon Real Estate Requirements

Does the state of North Carolina require radon testing for all real estate transactions? No

However both the state of North Carolina and the EPA recommend that a home or residence should be tested before a real estate transaction is carried out. Even though North Carolina does not require radon testing, we certainly recommend you have a test performed before you purchase a home. If you decide to perform a test after and find elevated levels, there is no reason to panic. North Carolina radon mitigation is not expensive compared to the dangers and a system can be implemented in a relatively short period of time.

North Carolina Radon Map

Zone 1 (1): Potential for radon levels above 4 pCi/L according to EPA
Zone 2 (2): Potential for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L according to the EPA
Zone 3 (3): Lowest EPA level with expected radon levels at or below 2 pCi/L
Disclaimer: It is strongly recommended that all households, schools and office spaces test radon levels individually. The EPA Radon Zone data is not an indicator of individual test results, but a guideline for strategic planning. Toxic radon levels can be found in all counties, regardless of their zone rating. While we make efforts to keep this information up to date, it is derived from third­party sources which may not be accurate or reflect the most current statistics.

About North Carolina

North Carolina is the 28th most expansive state in terms of size and the 10th most populous in the entire US.

North Carolina does have an active radon program, dedicated to educating citizens about the risks associated with the deadly gas. You can find more information on Radon, testing and mitigation at the official page.

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