Reston, VA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Reston in?

Reston is in Fairfax County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Reston?

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

Fairfax County

EPA Zone 1

Reston, VA resides in Fairfax 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 20190 zip code area.

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Reston Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Reston and the 20190 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Fairfax County, VA

Zip Code

20190

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Reston and the 20190 zip code are located in Fairfax 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 Reston, VA

What EPA Radon Zone is Reston in?

Reston and the 20190 zip code are in Fairfax 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 Reston?

Radon mitigation in Reston 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 Reston?

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