Commercial Radon

Commercial & Municipal Radon Services

Environmental Works tests for radon gas in a variety of commercial and municipal buildings, including multifamily housing, new construction, office spaces, retail stores, schools and universities, community centers, gyms, restaurants, and more. We conduct short-term and long-term radon tests depending on the client’s needs, utilizing one or a combination of these radon test kits or devices.

EWorks staff are certified in conducting the most accurate measurements of radon by intelligently choosing testing locations in accordance with the Protocol for Conducting Measurements of Radon and Radon Decay Products In Schools and Large Buildings (ANSI/AARST MALB-2014).  For more information on our AARST-NRPP radon testing methods, see our Radon Testing page.

Commercial Radon Mitigation of Existing Buildings

To learn more about our AARST-NRPP methods for radon system design
and radon mitigation of existing buildings, see our page on Radon Mitigation.

• Free consultation and project bidding
• Complete design build services for residential, commercial, and multifamily projects

Understanding Radon Risks in Commercial Buildings

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that forms naturally when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. Prolonged exposure to high radon levels increases the risk of lung cancer, making radon mitigation essential for public health. Commercial buildings, especially those with large basements or lower levels, are particularly vulnerable to radon accumulation. In Portland and surrounding areas, radon concentrations can vary greatly due to geological factors.

Since radon seeps in through cracks in foundations or building materials, continuous testing is vital for ensuring safe indoor air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests action when radon levels reach 4.0 pCi/L, but the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends mitigation at 2.7 pCi/L. Therefore, understanding and controlling radon levels in commercial spaces such as schools, offices, and multifamily housing is critical to ensuring tenant safety and building compliance.

Environmental Works offers customized radon testing and mitigation solutions designed to meet the specific needs of commercial structures. Our team follows strict testing protocols and provides advanced mitigation systems to keep radon levels well below safety thresholds. By partnering with us, building owners and managers can maintain compliance with local regulations and protect their occupants from this silent but serious health hazard.

Protect your tenants from harmful radon exposure—contact us now for expert mitigation services.

New Construction Passive Radon Systems

As of April 2011 the State of Oregon adopted senate bill 1025 establishing minimum requirements for radon resistant new construction.  The state of Washington adopted similar radon system requirements years prior.

New residential and multi family structures must now have a minimum passive radon mitigation system according to EPA radon mitigation standards. These design standards are found in Appendix F of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

The standards were adopted and implemented due to the risks associated with radon gas exposure in buildings and the simplicity and effectiveness of these systems when designed into the rough structure of the building. New construction systems often outperform retrofit systems for a lower installed cost, when installed correctly.

Environmental works has partnered with residential and commercial building and remolding companies to provide fast, high quality and affordable new construction radon mitigation systems, backed by a fully transferable 10 year guarantee that it will passively work.  If it needs a fan to bring levels down, then we will install it for FREE!

Our expertly designed passive radon systems are fully code complain and often solve the radon issue completely without any further mitigation procedures being necessary. The passive system can easily be made active if post build testing is above 4.0 pCi/L by simply adding a continuous radon fan.

Don’t trust just anyone to install your radon mitigation system. You can rely on Environmental Works, backed by numerous positive customer reviews, to provide you and your customers with the highest quality radon mitigation system, fast and professional service, and long-term peace of mind.