Toledo, OH · Lucas County
Northwest Ohio sits on glacial till and uranium-bearing shale that pushes radon into basements and crawlspaces year-round. Lucas Radon arranges short-term testing, mitigation system design, and post-mitigation verification for homes across the Toledo metro.
Short-term continuous radon monitors are placed in the lowest livable level of the home for 48 hours. Results include hourly graphs, average concentration in pCi/L, and a written report. Long-term alpha-track tests are also available for buyers who want a 90-day picture before deciding on mitigation.
A follow-up test is included after any mitigation install to confirm the home is below the 4.0 pCi/L EPA action level.
A typical mitigation install routes a sealed PVC pipe from beneath the basement slab, up through the conditioned envelope, and out above the eave. A radon fan in the attic or on an exterior wall pulls soil gas out continuously, depressurizing the area beneath the slab so radon never enters the living space.
System design is matched to the foundation: poured concrete, block, slab-on-grade, crawlspace, or a mix. Homes with multiple foundation types may need a multi-suction system.
Older Toledo homes and rural Lucas County properties often have dirt or partial crawlspaces. Mitigation in those cases involves laying a heavy-mil polyethylene vapor barrier across the soil, sealing perimeter walls and seams, and tying a depressurization pipe under the membrane to a fan that vents above the roofline.
A technician will call back the same day during business hours, or first thing the next morning. Most calls in Lucas County are scheduled within 48 hours. Real estate transactions are prioritized by closing date.
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8am–7pm.
Or call directly: (419) 780-2054.
A technician will text or call back with pricing and the next available appointment.
Lucas Radon serves Toledo, the inner-ring suburbs, and the surrounding Lucas County footprint along with neighboring Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa counties. The map below shows the standard coverage area; ask about projects outside it.
Featured city pages: Toledo, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Maumee.
Hyperlocal coverage by neighborhood — click any name to see its location on Google Maps.
“A radon test came back at 8.2 during the home inspection in Sylvania. The team had a system designed and installed within a week of closing. Re-test came back at 1.1.”
— Jenna R., Sylvania
“Older Old West End house with a stone foundation. The technician walked the basement, explained why a single-suction system would not be enough, and quoted the multi-point fix on the spot. Levels are now under 2.”
— Marcus D., Toledo
“Real estate test on a Perrysburg listing. Two-day turnaround on the report and the closing did not slip.”
— Lia T., Perrysburg
The U.S. EPA recommends mitigation when indoor radon measures 4.0 pCi/L or higher. Levels between 2.0 and 3.9 pCi/L are also worth reducing — there is no truly safe level of radon, only lower-risk ones.
Most single-family homes in the Toledo area are completed in a single day. A standard sub-slab depressurization system runs four to six hours; complicated layouts, finished basements, or multiple sumps can add time.
Typical residential mitigation in the Toledo and Lucas County area runs $1,200 to $2,000 for a standard sub-slab system on a basement. Crawlspace encapsulation systems and homes with multiple foundation types run higher.
A radon fan draws roughly 60 to 90 watts continuously, similar to a small lamp. Most homeowners see $4 to $8 per month on the electric bill. Heat loss through the system is typically negligible because air drawn from beneath the slab is already at ground temperature.
Yes. A follow-up radon test is performed 24 hours after system startup and again at 30 days to verify the home is below 4.0 pCi/L. Results are documented and provided to the homeowner.
Test first. Mitigate if the level is high. Re-test to confirm.
