Radon testing & mitigation in Carbon County, PA
53% of basement tests here came back at or above 4 pCi/L, well above the statewide 37%. That means about one in 2 homes tested needs a fix.
Carbon County radon test data
Share of basement tests ≥ 4 pCi/L
First floor: 23% of 2,213 tests ≥ 4 pCi/L, median 1.8
Source: computed 2026-10-11 from PA DEP's Radon Test Results, Sept 1986 - Current (data.pa.gov, public domain). Counts tests, not homes: repeat and post-mitigation tests are included. Only a test tells you your home's level.
2 DEP-certified firms have a business address in Carbon County (0 offer mitigation), with 2 certified individuals between them. Get free quotes
Radon testing (2 firms)
Hontz, Ammon
✓ PA DEP certifiedTestingJim Thorpe1 certified person
Hontz, Ammon
✓ PA DEP certifiedTestingAddress
- Po Box 4064, Jim Thorpe, PA
- ✉ adhomes@ptd.net
Certified individuals
- Hontz, Ammon (testing #2986)
DEP cert IDs
Source: DEP list, retrieved 2026-10-11 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
Shanley, Marc
✓ PA DEP certifiedTestingKunkletown1 certified person
Shanley, Marc
✓ PA DEP certifiedTestingAddress
- 55 Country Acres Dr, Kunkletown, PA
- ✉ trinity9@ptd.net
Certified individuals
- Shanley, Marc (testing #2172)
DEP cert IDs
Source: DEP list, retrieved 2026-10-11 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
Neighboring counties
Lehigh (11 firms) · Luzerne (13 firms) · Monroe (11 firms) · Northampton (7 firms) · Schuylkill (5 firms). Firms often serve across county lines.
Adjacency from U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file.
Hiring a radon pro in Carbon County: quick guide
With 53% of 9,429 basement tests at or above 4 pCi/L (above the 37% statewide share), Carbon County has no locally based mitigation firm, so look at the neighboring counties listed below.
- Verify: check the firm in the PA DEP Radon Services Directory, ask for the DEP ID (25 Pa. Code Chapter 240), or call 800-237-2366.
- Typical cost: $786-$1,274 for a mitigation system, national range from the HomeAdvisor cost guide.
- Selling or buying: PA's seller disclosure form asks about known radon and past tests (49 Pa. Code § 35.335a).
Frequently asked questions
How many certified radon mitigation firms are in Carbon County?
0 DEP-certified firms offering mitigation and 2 certified radon firms in total list a business address in Carbon County (PA DEP lists dated 10/01/2026). Firms from neighboring counties may also serve the area.
What share of Carbon County radon tests are high?
53% of 9,429 basement tests in PA DEP's records were at or above EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, with a median of 4.4 pCi/L.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Carbon County?
We don't have county-specific price data. A national cost guide reports typical installs at $786-$1,274. Get written quotes from DEP-certified mitigators.