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Hub 01 · Real Estate Transactions·Pittsburgh, PA

Real estate radon testing in Pittsburgh, PA

For Pittsburgh closings where FHA/conventional lenders require radon evidence above county-supplied free kits.

Schedule pre-closing test(716) 410-6767
Zone classificationEPA Zone 1
ProtocolEPA / AARST
Real estate48hr CRM
Lender acceptedYes

Specific to Pittsburgh

Allegheny County, PA. Including the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs. Is classified as EPA Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk zone. The county's underlying Marcellus shale geology produces naturally-occurring radium decay, which migrates as radon gas into basement spaces. Pre-1980 housing without active sub-slab depressurization is particularly susceptible. Pittsburgh real estate transactions increasingly include radon testing. Driven both by buyer awareness and by federal lender requirements. FHA-insured loans require radon disclosure when the seller has tested. Conventional lenders (PNC, FNB, Citizens Bank) accept short-term continuous radon monitor (CRM) reports following EPA protocol. Important context: Allegheny County's Department of Health distributes free radon test kits to residents. These are legitimate for personal awareness but are NOT lender-accepted for real estate closings. Kits are passive carbon canister devices subject to operator handling variance, and the chain-of-custody is not maintained. Our 48-hour continuous radon monitor (CRM) deployment produces lender-accepted reports with hourly time-stamped readings and PA DEP-certified instrument calibration data.

Who this is for

Common scenarios

  • Pittsburgh / Allegheny County home buyers needing pre-closing radon clearance
  • Sellers in North Hills, South Hills, Squirrel Hill, Mt. Lebanon disclosing radon condition
  • FHA loan buyers requiring radon documentation
  • Buyers planning basement renovation in pre-1980 Pittsburgh housing
  • Property managers needing portfolio-wide radon baseline

— — Why Environmental Air Solutions

The wedge

  • →48-hour continuous radon monitor (CRM). Not passive charcoal canisters
  • →PA DEP-certified instrument calibration
  • →Lender-accepted report format (PNC, FNB, Citizens, Dollar Bank)
  • →Independent of mitigation contractors. No built-in upsell to install fans
  • →Hourly time-stamped readings + chain-of-custody on every deployment

Regulatory references

Common questions

About this service

What radon level requires action in Pittsburgh PA?

EPA recommends action at 4.0 pCi/L or higher and consideration at 2.0-4.0 pCi/L. Allegheny County is EPA Zone 1. Average indoor radon is higher than the national average. About 40% of Allegheny County homes tested exceed 4.0 pCi/L. If your test result is elevated, we provide a scoped mitigation work plan you can give to any qualified PA-certified mitigator.

Will my Pittsburgh lender accept a free county radon kit?

Usually no for the closing file. The free Allegheny County Health Department radon kits are legitimate for personal awareness but most lenders require chain-of-custody documentation and PA DEP-certified instrument calibration. Neither of which the free kits provide. Our 48-hour continuous radon monitor (CRM) produces lender-accepted reports.

How long does radon testing take?

EPA short-term protocol requires a minimum 48-hour test period in closed-house conditions (windows and doors closed except for normal entry/exit). We deploy the continuous monitor, return 48 hours later for retrieval, and deliver the report same-day after retrieval. Total elapsed time from initial call to final report: 4-5 business days.

What's the cost of pre-closing radon testing in Pittsburgh PA?

Standard 48-hour continuous radon monitor (CRM) deployment for a single-family Pittsburgh home: $185-$245 depending on home size and location. Bundled with mold testing (same site visit) saves $75-$125 vs. separate appointments. We quote firm at intake.

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