Campbell County, Kentucky
Radon Mitigation in Newport, Kentucky
Newport is the seat of Campbell County, perched on the south bank of the Ohio River across from downtown Cincinnati. Campbell County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (predicted 2–4 pCi/L), but Zone 2 does not mean safe — Northern Kentucky test results frequently exceed the 4.0 pCi/L action level, so every home should be tested. The only way to know your number is a test.
We're not a contractor. Ohio Valley Radon Mitigation is a referral service that matches you with a KBRS-registered, NRPP-certified radon professional who works in Newport, then steps out of the way. The contractor gives you the quote and does the work.
Zone 2 geology
Why the Ohio River bluffs push radon into Newport basements
Radon rises out of the soil and rock beneath your home and settles into the lowest lived-in level — usually a basement. Campbell County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (predicted 2–4 pCi/L), but Zone 2 does not mean safe — Northern Kentucky test results frequently exceed the 4.0 pCi/L action level, so every home should be tested.
Newport sits on the river bluffs where the Ohio and Licking valleys meet. The sloped, fractured ground along those bluffs gives radon more paths to travel, and homes cut into a hillside often expose more foundation surface to the surrounding soil.
Older Newport homes add to it. A full basement with decades of settling, cracked mortar joints, an open sump pit, and cold-joint gaps where the floor meets the wall gives the gas plenty of ways in.
At or above 4.0 pCi/L, the EPA recommends fixing your home. Testing is the only way to learn your number. See the local radon data.
Newport housing stock
Some of the oldest housing in Northern Kentucky
Newport holds some of the oldest housing stock in the Northern Kentucky area. Neighborhoods like the East Row Historic District — one of the largest historic districts in Kentucky — are packed with homes built before 1940, many on full stone or brick basements.
Those foundations went in long before radon was understood. Generations of settling have opened mortar joints, floor cracks, and unsealed pipe penetrations, and each one is a route radon can follow up into the living space.
The density matters too. Newport's rowhouses and closely spaced homes share the same bluff soil, so a high reading on one street is a fair reason for neighbors to test as well. The age and character of these homes are part of their appeal — a radon test simply belongs on the ownership checklist.
Kentucky vs. Ohio rules
What "qualified" means on the Kentucky side of the river
Ohio requires a state radon license from the Ohio Department of Health to test or mitigate. Kentucky takes a different route. Radon professionals register with the Kentucky Board of Radon Safety (KBRS) and are expected to hold national NRPP certification, rather than a mandatory Ohio-style state license.
That distinction matters when you compare quotes in Newport. You're not hunting for an Ohio license number here — you're confirming current KBRS registration and NRPP certification, which show the contractor has met the state's registration requirement and the national training and proficiency standards. You can verify a contractor's standing through the board at kbrs.ky.gov.
The contractors we match you with carry those credentials. We confirm them before we connect you, so you can focus on the quote and the timeline instead of vetting paperwork. See how the matching works.
Buying or selling
Radon and the Newport real-estate market
Newport's historic homes and riverfront redevelopment keep the market active, and a radon test shows up in a large share of those sales. When a buyer's inspection includes radon and the result lands above 4.0 pCi/L, the inspection-period clock starts.
We move quickly on those deadlines and match you with a KBRS-registered contractor who can quote and schedule inside the window. On a century-old East Row home, a fast turnaround can keep a deal on track.
Sellers gain too. A documented system and a passing post-mitigation test clears a common negotiating snag before it stalls your closing. See the real-estate radon page.
How the referral works
Three steps, no cost to you
We connect Newport homeowners with a vetted, KBRS-registered and NRPP-certified radon contractor who covers Campbell County. Here's the whole process.
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Tell us about your home
Your Newport zip code, foundation type, and whether you've tested. Two minutes by form or one phone call.
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We match you locally
We connect you with an independently qualified radon contractor who works in Campbell County and holds current KBRS registration and NRPP certification.
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The contractor handles it
You get a free quote directly from that certified contractor. All testing and mitigation is performed by them — never by us.
Newport questions
Radon questions from Newport homeowners
Not the way Ohio does. Kentucky radon professionals register with the Kentucky Board of Radon Safety (KBRS) and are expected to hold national NRPP certification, rather than a mandatory state license. The contractors we match you with in Newport carry both, and you can verify standing at kbrs.ky.gov.
No. Zone 2 is a predicted average, not a guarantee. Northern Kentucky homes frequently test above the 4.0 pCi/L action level, so every Newport home should be tested regardless of the zone map. See how testing works.
Yes. Newport's older homes on stone or brick basements are mitigated all the time. A certified contractor tailors a sub-slab depressurization system to the foundation, sealing entry points and venting the gas above the roofline. See how a system works.
Most homes in the area land between $800 and $2,200 for a complete system, depending on foundation type and layout. Older basements with multiple entry points can sit toward the higher end. Our cost guide breaks it down.
No. We're a referral service. We match you with an independently certified radon contractor who covers Newport, and that contractor performs all testing and mitigation.
Nearby areas
We also cover the communities around Newport
Same referral, same Northern Kentucky geology. Pick a neighboring community for local radon detail.
Free, no obligation
Get matched with a certified radon contractor in Newport
Tell us about your home and we'll connect you with a KBRS-registered contractor in Campbell County for a free quote. No cost to you — we're paid by the contractor network, not by homeowners.