North Carolina Radon Program
Radon Awareness Video
This video explains what radon is, why it's harmful, who is most at risk and where to go for the best resources.
The video above is also available in Spanish, Cantonese, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, and American Sign Language.
Order a Radon Test Kit
The NC Radon Program recommends that every home be tested for radon. You can purchase a test kit or hire a certified radon professional. Find test kit instructions in English and Spanish.
- Learn more about digital radon monitors.
- Learn more about testing for radon and mitigation recommendations by county.
Complaints About Radon Testing and Mitigation
If you believe you have been wronged by a radon testing or mitigation company, please report your complaint to the North Carolina Attorney General.
Finance Your Radon Mitigation System
If a medical professional recommends radon mitigation due to it causing a medical condition from being in a home, the cost of mitigation is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity and eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account, health savings account or a health reimbursement arrangement. Radon mitigation reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account or a dependent care flexible spending account. Check your FSA eligibility.
Proficiency Program Regulations
The North Carolina Radon Program is presently developing a Radon Proficiency Program as directed by Session Law 2023-91 House Bill 782. Please contact Catherine Rosfjord for additional information at: catherine.rosfjord@dhhs.nc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Some North Carolina homes have radon mitigation systems that were installed in the 1990s. Radon mitigation fans are generally warrantied for 5 years. The recommendation is to test your home at most every five years, whether or not you have a radon mitigation system. This will help you determine if your system is keeping indoor radon levels low.
Yes. All home types should test for radon. This includes condos, town homes, homes with crawl spaces, homes on a slab, manufactured and modular homes, and apartments.
Probably not. At this time, the EPA does not believe sufficient data exists to conclude that the types of granite commonly used in countertops are significantly increasing indoor radon levels.