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Radon Testing & Mitigation in Clarks Summit, PA

Nestled in the Abington Hills just north of Scranton, Clarks Summit combines small-town charm around its historic downtown with the same regional radon risk found throughout Lackawanna County. We provide certified testing and mitigation for homeowners throughout the borough and greater Abington area.

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Clarks Summit at a glance

48-hour certified test $150–$250
Mitigation, most homes $1,000–$1,500
Passive system activation quoted less
County homes at/above 4.0 pCi/L 1 in 4 tested
Verification test included

Radon testing in Clarks Summit and the Abingtons

Two-story stone and stucco suburban home with a large front lawn

Newer, energy-efficient homes hold onto radon once it gets in, so a new build is no guarantee of a low number.

Clarks Summit is the heart of the Abington area, a borough of tree-lined streets north of Scranton where early-1900s homes near State Street sit a short drive from newer subdivisions. Families move here for the Abington Heights schools and stay for decades, which makes a radon number worth knowing early.

It's tempting to assume a newer home means a lower radon level, but the soil underneath doesn't care how old the house is. Modern homes are built tight for energy efficiency and exchange less air with the outdoors, so once soil gas gets in, it tends to stay and build up. A home built in 2015 can test higher than one built in 1955.

There's good news for many newer Clarks Summit homes, though. If you see a capped PVC pipe running up from your basement floor, your builder may have installed a passive radon system, and adding a fan costs less than a full installation. Either way, the starting point is the same: a 48-hour test, then a one-day fix if the number is high.

Both services, borough-wide

Radon Testing

$150 – $250 · results in 48 hours

A continuous radon monitor in the lowest lived-in level of your home, with a certified same-day report — the standard accepted for Clarks Summit real estate transactions.

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Radon Mitigation

$800 – $2,000 · most homes $1,000 – $1,500

A sub-slab depressurization system installed in one visit — or activation of your home's existing passive system, quoted at less than a full install.

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Buying or selling in Clarks Summit?

With the borough's steady construction and resale activity, buyer-ordered radon tests are a routine part of Clarks Summit transactions. A 48-hour monitored test fits inside a standard inspection contingency with the certified report delivered the day it ends — and a high result is a negotiation item, not a broken deal: mitigation installs in one day, typically at $1,000–$1,500, and closes the issue before settlement. Selling a newer home with a passive system? A passing test result next to that capped pipe is a genuine listing asset. Pricing details are on the cost page; common questions are answered in the FAQ.

Get scheduled in Clarks Summit

Tell us about your home, including whether you've spotted a capped radon pipe,and we'll call back with pricing and availability, usually within one business day.

Clarks Summit ZIP code served: 18411

Nearby towns we also serve: Scranton, Dickson City, Dunmore. See all service areas.