Leicester, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Leicester in?

Leicester is in Livingston County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Leicester?

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

Livingston County

EPA Zone 1

Located in Livingston County south of Rochester, Leicester occupies part of New York's Finger Lakes region where glacial deposits over sedimentary bedrock create variable radon conditions. Current testing submissions for this 14481 community are sparse, encouraging homeowners to pursue professional radon testing. The area's rural character includes both historic farmhouses and modern construction with diverse basement and foundation configurations.

Leicester, NY Radon Mitigation

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Leicester Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Leicester and the 14481 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Livingston County, NY

Zip Code

14481

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Leicester and the 14481 zip code are located in Livingston 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 Leicester, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Leicester in?

Leicester and the 14481 zip code are in Livingston 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 Leicester?

Radon mitigation in Leicester 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 Leicester?

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