State radon guide
Radon Testing, Mitigation Costs & Contractors in West Virginia
West Virginia's Office of Environmental Health Services operates a radon program, public dashboard, test-kit program, and professional licensing resources. Home testing remains necessary even when nearby data look low.
Testing your home
Use the state's radon test-kit instructions or a qualified professional to test the home. If a result is elevated, confirm the result as appropriate and compare written mitigation proposals.
West Virginia's current OEHS Radon Program says residents can request a free radon test kit. Re-check the ordering channel before launch in case inventory or fulfillment changes.
Programs and inventory can change. Confirm current availability with the listed agency before relying on an offer.Mitigation cost planning
Estimate only: a professionally installed residential radon mitigation system often falls in a broad $1,200–$3,500 range, but the final price can be lower or higher. Foundation type, crawlspaces, finished basements, multiple suction points, fan/pipe routing, electrical work, permits, diagnostics, and post-mitigation testing can materially change the quote. Use local written bids rather than treating this range as guaranteed pricing.
A test result provides important context, but it does not directly increase the modeled price.
West Virginia rules and public resources
Verified: West Virginia's OEHS Radon Program links to a state Radon Licensure Law and Radon Licensure Rule. Do not label an individual business licensed unless its current credential is independently verified.
EPA radon-zone context
Use EPA's West Virginia map and state dashboard as regional context only. They do not determine a specific home's radon level.
Testing is the only way to know. EPA radon zones are broad planning tools. Never use a zone, county, ZIP, or map to predict the radon level of a specific home or to decide that testing is unnecessary.
Public radon professional listings in West Virginia
Directory inclusion is not an endorsement or a guarantee. Confirm current services, credentials, insurance where appropriate, pricing, service area, and availability directly.
Alwin Home Inspection
Testing
Astrid Environmental Services Inc
Mitigation
CBRE
Testing
CMEC Environmental, LLC
Testing
Cross Country Home Inspectors
Dash Home Inspection
Testing
Davis Home Inspections LLC
Testing
Eagle Eye Home Inspections, LLC
Testing
Fortress Inspections LLC
Freeze Pro Home Services LLC
Greenbrier Home Inspections
Greenbrier Radon, LLC
Testing
Frequently asked questions
Should every home in West Virginia be tested for radon?
Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific West Virginia home. Maps, county averages, a neighbor's result, and foundation type cannot replace a properly conducted test.
What does a result of 4 pCi/L mean?
EPA recommends taking action to reduce radon at 4 pCi/L or higher and suggests considering action between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The action level is not a line between safe and unsafe; long-term risk generally increases as exposure increases.
How much does radon mitigation cost in West Virginia?
Pricing varies by the home and the system design. RadonCostGuide uses broad planning estimates only; foundation type, crawlspaces, finished areas, suction points, electrical work, permits, diagnostics, and post-mitigation testing can all affect the final quote.
How do I find a radon professional in West Virginia?
Start with the state radon program and the NRPP/NRSB directories where appropriate. Independently confirm current credentials, insurance, scope of work, permits, warranties, service area, and pricing before hiring.
Are free or low-cost radon test kits available in West Virginia?
West Virginia's current OEHS Radon Program says residents can request a free radon test kit. Re-check the ordering channel before launch in case inventory or fulfillment changes.
Sources
Content reviewed 2026-08-22. Costs are planning estimates, not quotes or guarantees.