For Chicora homeowners
Radon testing and mitigation in Chicora, PA
Chicora is a long-settled borough on Route 68 in northern Butler County, about 11 miles northeast of Butler. The county is rated high radon hazard potential by the EPA, and radon can differ a lot even between neighboring houses. Check what your test result means below, or get a free quote from a state-certified installer.
Serving Chicora, plus nearby Donegal Township, Karns City and Fairview Township, and the rest of Butler County. See the service area
$800–$1,200 typical system in PA
Pennsylvania DEP's range. Free quote, no obligation, from an installer certified by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
What does your test result mean?
Enter the radon level from your test report.
General guidance from the EPA and Pennsylvania DEP, not a substitute for a certified professional's assessment.
Why test
Radon is common here. You can't see or smell it.
Radon is a natural radioactive gas from the ground that seeps in through foundation cracks and gaps. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and levels can differ a lot between neighboring houses.
Butler County is rated high radon hazard potential by the EPA.
of Pennsylvania homes are above the 4.0 pCi/L action level, according to PA DEP.
is the typical cost of a short-term test kit, according to PA DEP. A test is the only way to know your level.
How it's fixed
Test. Quote. Install. Retest.
Most homes are fixed with one system, usually installed in a single day.
Test
Use a short-term kit (about $20–$30 at hardware stores or from a PA-certified lab), or hire a certified tester.
Get a quote
At or above 4.0 pCi/L, a certified mitigator checks your foundation and recommends a system.
Install
A pipe and fan pull gas from under the basement floor and vent it above the roofline.
Retest
Confirm the level is below 4.0 once the system runs, then test about every two years.
How a radon system works
The standard fix is called sub-slab depressurization. It runs on a small, quiet fan, and it's the method certified installers use most.
- A pipe draws gas from the soil under your basement floor
- A fan keeps it moving out of the house
- It vents above the roofline, where it disperses
What it costs
$800–$1,200
Pennsylvania DEP's typical range for a radon reduction system. Get a written quote before any work starts.
What affects the price
- Foundation typeA basement slab is usually simplest. Crawl spaces can need extra work.
- Home sizeLarger homes may need more than one suction point.
- Pipe routeRunning the pipe inside, through a garage or closet, often costs more than outside.
- CertificationAlways ask for the installer's DEP certification number before you sign.
Who you'll talk to
An independent referral to a certified installer
Butler County Radon Help is a referral service, not an installer. When you request a quote, we connect you with a radon mitigation company certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that serves Butler County. The quote is free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Check any company yourself
Look it up in the PA DEP radon services directory, or call DEP at 1-800-23-RADON.
Service area
Serving Chicora and nearby
Quote requests from Chicora — ZIP 16025 — and these nearby communities are matched with a PA DEP-certified installer that serves Butler County.
Chicora was settled in 1830 and grew up along the upper reaches of Buffalo Creek, with its Main Street business district at the center. Donegal Township wraps around much of the borough to the north.
Homes here have a 16025 ZIP code, and students attend the Karns City Area School District. Radon comes from the ground, not the age of the house, so older homes in town and newer ones in the countryside are both worth testing.
- Donegal Township
- Karns City
- Fairview Township
- Petrolia
- Bruin
- Butler
Good to know
Your radon questions, answered.
Straight answers from EPA and Pennsylvania DEP guidance.
More guides: What your test result means · How to test for radon · Radon mitigation cost · Buying or selling a home · Radon in new homes
What radon level needs fixing?
The EPA action level is 4.0 pCi/L, and Pennsylvania DEP recommends a reduction system at or above it. The EPA also suggests considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L, since no level is completely safe.
Does Pennsylvania require radon testing?
No state law requires homes to be tested, but DEP recommends testing every home. Many buyers ask for a radon test during a sale.
Does the installer have to be certified?
Yes. Pennsylvania law requires professional radon testers, mitigators and labs to be certified by DEP.
Can I install a system myself?
DIY kits exist, but a system installed wrong may not lower radon or can cause other problems. A certified mitigator also provides paperwork that home buyers trust.
I'm selling and failed the radon test. How fast can it be fixed?
Put your closing date in the quote form so your deadline is clear. Most systems can be installed in a day or less once the work is scheduled.