Prince Frederick, MD Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Prince Frederick in?

Prince Frederick is in Calvert County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Prince Frederick?

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

Calvert County

EPA Zone 1

Prince Frederick, MD resides in Calvert 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. Testing is recommended for all homes in the 20678 zip code area.

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Prince Frederick Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Prince Frederick and the 20678 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Calvert County, MD

Zip Code

20678

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Prince Frederick and the 20678 zip code are located in Calvert 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 Prince Frederick, MD

What EPA Radon Zone is Prince Frederick in?

Prince Frederick and the 20678 zip code are in Calvert 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 Prince Frederick?

Radon mitigation in Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick?

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 Maryland

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Frederick	8.29 pCi/L	7
Potomac	9.00 pCi/L	6
Hagerstown	8.67 pCi/L	6
Westminster	14.50 pCi/L	4
Baltimore	7.00 pCi/L	4
Annapolis	4.25 pCi/L	4
Upper Marlboro	15.00 pCi/L	3
Edgewater	12.67 pCi/L	3
Bowie	9.00 pCi/L	3
Clarksburg	8.00 pCi/L	3
Gambrills	6.00 pCi/L	3
Elkton	5.33 pCi/L	3
Silver Spring	4.33 pCi/L	3
Chesapeake Beach	14.00 pCi/L	2
Cumberland	9.00 pCi/L	2
Frostburg	9.00 pCi/L	2
Owings	5.50 pCi/L	2
Huntingtown	4.50 pCi/L	2
Mc Henry	20.00 pCi/L	1
Mount Airy	20.00 pCi/L	1