Portsmouth, VA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Portsmouth in?

Portsmouth is in Portsmouth City County, EPA Zone Unknown.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Portsmouth?

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

Portsmouth City County

EPA Zone Unknown

Portsmouth, VA resides in Portsmouth City County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification. Testing is recommended for all homes in the 23701 zip code area.

Portsmouth, VA Radon Mitigation

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Portsmouth Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Portsmouth and the 23701 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Unknown

County

Portsmouth City County, VA

Zip Code

23701

Predicted Screening Level

Unknown

Portsmouth and the 23701 zip code are located in Portsmouth City County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A radon zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Portsmouth, VA

What EPA Radon Zone is Portsmouth in?

Portsmouth and the 23701 zip code are in Portsmouth City County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Portsmouth?

Radon mitigation in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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 Virginia

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Fredericksburg	7.29 pCi/L	7
King George	7.17 pCi/L	6
Leesburg	9.80 pCi/L	5
Chantilly	9.60 pCi/L	5
Fancy Gap	9.40 pCi/L	5
Purcellville	10.75 pCi/L	4
Aldie	8.00 pCi/L	4
Front Royal	7.75 pCi/L	4
Bristol	7.50 pCi/L	4
Winchester	7.00 pCi/L	4
Williamsburg	5.75 pCi/L	4
Lovettsville	5.25 pCi/L	4
Woodbridge	4.50 pCi/L	4
Fairfax	9.67 pCi/L	3
Stafford	9.33 pCi/L	3
Louisa	8.33 pCi/L	3
Linden	7.67 pCi/L	3
Warrenton	7.67 pCi/L	3
Burke	5.67 pCi/L	3
Lynchburg	5.33 pCi/L	3