Ipswich, MA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Ipswich in?

Ipswich is in Essex County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Ipswich?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Essex County

EPA Zone 1

Positioned along the coast in Essex County within the Boston Metro area, Ipswich features colonial-era homes and newer developments built over glacial till and marine deposits. Despite limited current testing data for zip code 01938, the combination of older housing stock and New England's granitic bedrock makes radon testing advisable.

Ipswich, MA Radon Mitigation

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Ipswich, MA Radon Testing

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Ipswich Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Ipswich and the 01938 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Essex County, MA

Zip Code

01938

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Ipswich and the 01938 zip code are located in Essex County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Ipswich, MA

What EPA Radon Zone is Ipswich in?

Ipswich and the 01938 zip code are in Essex County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Ipswich?

Radon mitigation in Ipswich typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.

Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Ipswich?

Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in Massachusetts

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Littleton	9.40 pCi/L	5
Gloucester	8.40 pCi/L	5
Florence	7.40 pCi/L	5
Douglas	12.00 pCi/L	4
Weymouth	8.50 pCi/L	4
Mashpee	5.00 pCi/L	4
Natick	5.00 pCi/L	4
Worcester	17.67 pCi/L	3
Attleboro	10.00 pCi/L	3
Stoneham	9.67 pCi/L	3
Hopkinton	9.33 pCi/L	3
Medford	8.00 pCi/L	3
Boxford	6.67 pCi/L	3
Reading	5.67 pCi/L	3
Haverhill	5.00 pCi/L	3
Melrose	5.00 pCi/L	3
Somerville	4.33 pCi/L	3
Woburn	19.00 pCi/L	2
Marlborough	13.50 pCi/L	2
Cohasset	11.50 pCi/L	2