Dickson City sits in EPA Zone 1, the highest risk classification for radon exposure in Pennsylvania. Located just 4 miles north of Scranton along the Business Route 6 corridor, this retail hub community was once known as Priceburg and has transformed dramatically from its industrial past. However, the geological factors that create radon risk remain constant beneath the shopping centers and residential neighborhoods.
The borough's geological foundation includes uranium-bearing rock formations characteristic of Lackawanna County's Appalachian bedrock. During the last ice age, glaciers deposited layers of gravel, sand, and clay across the region. These glacial deposits, while supporting modern development, also create variable pathways for radon gas migration. Where these deposits are thin or fractured, radon moves more easily from bedrock into building foundations.
Unlike nearby coal mining communities, Dickson City's radon concerns stem primarily from natural geological sources rather than mining disruption. The area's transition to a retail center brought newer construction methods, but modern building techniques don't eliminate radon risk - the uranium decay process in bedrock operates continuously regardless of what sits above.
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EPA-Approved Radon Testing
Our certified radon specialists use continuous monitoring equipment for accurate 48-hour testing in Dickson City homes. We follow EPA protocols specific to the retail corridor area.
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Digital continuous monitoring
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Same-day service available
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Detailed report with recommendations
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Custom Radon Mitigation Systems
Professional radon system installation designed for Dickson City's diverse housing types and modern construction. Our systems effectively reduce radon levels below EPA action limits.
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Custom system design
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Licensed PA contractor
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Lifetime system warranty