University of Georgia Cooperative Extension · UGA Radon Program
Georgia radon (air)
No state company roster to republish. Updated / retrieved 2026-10-26 (US/Pacific).
If you are not sure you need a pro yet, see when a DIY radon test kit is enough or how to test a home for radon.
Georgia does not license or certify radon testers or mitigators, and the UGA Radon Program publishes no public statewide company list to republish. This page does not invent company names, phones, licenses, or addresses to fill that gap.
Who to hire: UGA’s Find a Radon Mitigator page says there are no laws requiring a mitigator to be certified in Georgia, but the program recommends a certified mitigator and links the two national programs: NRPP Find a Pro or NRSB Find a Professional. It also says to get estimates from more than one professional.
Buying or selling a home: the UGA Radon FAQ says Georgia has no law mandating radon testing or certification for real estate transactions, and the program recommends hiring a certified radon tester for a test inside the due diligence period. Compare proposals against the ANSI/AARST radon standards.
What the UGA Radon Program says Georgia homeowners can do
- UGA says radon is prevalent in northern Georgia’s granite-rich soils. UGA Extension’s radon educator adds that every home should be tested anyway: a home in Chatham County, which usually looks low-risk on the state map, recorded 49.7 pCi/L on a home kit (CAES Field Report, January 12, 2026).
- $15 test kits: UGA sells a test kit online or by mail for $15, including shipping, lab processing, and follow-up information for elevated results. UGA notes mail delays around Atlanta can stretch delivery to 4 weeks. Order at Test For Radon In Your Home.
- The UGA FAQ treats results above 4 pCi/L as high, and its Find a Radon Mitigator page says to consider mitigation over 4 pCi/L. UGA Extension and EPA recommend retesting every two years.
- County results: the UGA Georgia Radon Map shows county-level testing volume and elevated results. A county average is not a substitute for testing your own home.
- Radon can also be in private well water (see UGA’s Radon in Well Water); this index page covers indoor air only.
Official sources
- UGA Radon Program (UGA Cooperative Extension; retrieved 2026-10-26; primary hub)
- UGA Radon — Find a Radon Mitigator (retrieved 2026-10-26; no state certification law, points to NRPP/NRSB, no company list)
- UGA Radon — Test For Radon In Your Home (retrieved 2026-10-26; $15 kits)
- UGA Radon — Frequently Asked Questions (retrieved 2026-10-26; real estate testing, high result)
- UGA Georgia Radon Map
- CAES Field Report — UGA Extension ramps up radon awareness (January 12, 2026)
- NRPP Find a Pro (linked by UGA)
- NRSB Find a Professional (linked by UGA)
- U.S. EPA Radon
This index does not rank contractors or take referral fees. No Amazon kit links on this state page. This page covers indoor air only, not well water.