How do I locate someone who is qualified to reduce radon levels in houses?
EPA recommends that you have a qualified contractor fix your home because lowering high radon levels requires specific technical knowledge and special skills. That person is called a mitigator. Using a certified mitigator helps ensure that radon levels in your home are actually lowered. Without the proper equipment or technical knowledge, your radon levels could be increased or you could create other potential hazards. To learn more about mitigating your home, EPA has published a “Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction: How to reduce radon levels in your home.” Tennessee does not have a state-certification program for radon testers and mitigators. However, it is recommended that you contract with someone who has been trained and passed EPA’s Radon Contractor Proficiency (RCP) Program. RCP contractors carry a current RCP photo identification card and they are required to follow EPA standards to make sure their work meets minimum standards of quality. For a list of certified mitigators in y
