Somerville, TX Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Somerville in?

Somerville is in Burleson County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Somerville?

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

Burleson County

EPA Zone 3

Located in Burleson County between Houston and Austin, Somerville sits in an area where clay soils and limestone formations generally result in lower radon levels. Testing data for this rural community is currently limited, making individual property testing the best approach for establishing radon risk. Despite Texas's generally lower radon potential, homeowners should still consider testing as geological conditions can vary locally.

Somerville, TX Radon Mitigation

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Somerville Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Somerville and the 77879 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Burleson County, TX

Zip Code

77879

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Somerville and the 77879 zip code are located in Burleson County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A radon zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Somerville, TX

What EPA Radon Zone is Somerville in?

Somerville and the 77879 zip code are in Burleson County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Somerville?

Radon mitigation in Somerville 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 Somerville?

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 Texas

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Lubbock	12.67 pCi/L	9
San Antonio	6.57 pCi/L	7
Austin	6.14 pCi/L	7
Dallas	8.00 pCi/L	5
Abilene	4.50 pCi/L	2
Houston	3.50 pCi/L	2
Plano	6.00 pCi/L	1
Frisco	3.00 pCi/L	1
Nacogdoches	No submissions	0