Castle Creek, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Castle Creek in?

Castle Creek is in Broome County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Castle Creek?

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

Broome County

EPA Zone 1

Part of the Binghamton Metro area in Broome County, Castle Creek sits in southern New York's glaciated Appalachian foothills where sedimentary bedrock creates EPA Zone 1 radon conditions. The community's housing stock includes mid-century ranch homes and older properties, many with full basements that can facilitate radon accumulation. Radon testing data for zip code 13744 is currently limited, making individual home testing essential for determining risk levels.

Castle Creek, NY Radon Mitigation

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Castle Creek Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Castle Creek and the 13744 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Broome County, NY

Zip Code

13744

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Castle Creek and the 13744 zip code are located in Broome 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 Castle Creek, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Castle Creek in?

Castle Creek and the 13744 zip code are in Broome 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 Castle Creek?

Radon mitigation in Castle Creek 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 Castle Creek?

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 New York

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Brooklyn	10.80 pCi/L	5
Oneonta	6.50 pCi/L	4
Clifton Park	3.75 pCi/L	4
Elmira	15.00 pCi/L	3
Saugerties	10.67 pCi/L	3
Staten Island	4.00 pCi/L	3
New York	9.00 pCi/L	2
Yonkers	8.00 pCi/L	2
Horseheads	7.50 pCi/L	2
Poughkeepsie	16.00 pCi/L	1
Buffalo	4.00 pCi/L	1
Pelham	3.00 pCi/L	1